Thread by @PatinkinMandy

Just 4 days. Quin's the greatest example that human beings are capable of redemption and reconciliation, deserving of mercy and grace. @GovAbbott can commute his sentence from death to life in prison. Share Quin's voice, sign the petition bit.ly/SaveQuin #SaveQuintinJones

Please focus your messaging on Quin’s particular case at this time and use #SaveQuintinJones. You can read more about Quin and his story at links in my bio. Share this petition with everyone you can and on every platform. He’s not asking for freedom, just to stay alive.

Quin’s family is modeling restorative justice, where harm is repaired, not perpetuated. It is the same position taken by the father of Thomas “Bart” Whitaker, to whom Gov. Abbott granted clemency in 2018. In 2007 Whitacker was convicted of orchestrating the murders... of his...

mother and his brother and sentenced to death. His father, Kent Whitaker, was also shot but survived and was a leading voice in calling for his son’s clemency. “Texas claims to be a victims’ rights state, it's something we’re proud of,” he told The Washington Post. ...

"I'm asking for the board to recognize victims' rights means something even when the victim is asking for mercy, not just when they are asking for vengeance.” From @suleikajaouad’s piece in Austin’s @statesman @GovAbbott has used this power before and we are praying he does again

No matter where you stand on the death penalty Quin's case deserves reconsideration. Family of the victim have forgiven Quin, do not want him to be executed and claim it will only add to their trauma. Please sign this petition for clemency and share. clemencyforquin.com

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Please ask Governor Abbott gov.texas.gov/contact to show Quin mercy, listen to Quin's words and the requests of the victims family. Remind him that Quin is an example of redemption & reconciliation. Please keep comments respectful & focused on Quin's case. #SaveQuintinJones

I’ve seen a lot of comments this last week. I found this to be pretty powerful coming from@a corrections officer.

Here is a great example of reaching out to The Governor Greg Abbott on this issue. Thank you @dianna_psc please follow her lead.

I wanted to read a few of Quin’s words from his many letters with many friends outside of prison. This note was to our friend Suleika after she visited him on a road trip. They began writing to each other when Quin reached out to offer strength while Suleika was battling cancer.