This man's name is Marvin Guy.
He has been in jail for 7 years, without trial, facing the death penalty, because he allegedly killed one of the home invaders who broke into his home and opened fire on him.
Why?
Because those home invaders were cops.
He has been in jail for 7 years, without trial, facing the death penalty, because he allegedly killed one of the home invaders who broke into his home and opened fire on him.
Why?
Because those home invaders were cops.
Killeen TX police surveilled Marvin's home for some time, based on an informant tip that he was selling drugs. Unable to prove anything, they decided to conduct a no-knock raid. The judge gave them a warrant in 5 minutes.
At 5:30 in the morning on May 9, 2014, police broke into Marvin's home.
Days earlier, a home invasion of a woman's home, which resulted in her being seriously injured, had shocked Marvin and his neighbors.
Days earlier, a home invasion of a woman's home, which resulted in her being seriously injured, had shocked Marvin and his neighbors.
Believing himself and his family to be in danger, Marvin defended himself, allegedly* killing one of the officers.
*It may have been friendly fire. During the raid, an officer tripped and set off a flash grenade, and officers began firing everywhere, endangering everyone.
*It may have been friendly fire. During the raid, an officer tripped and set off a flash grenade, and officers began firing everywhere, endangering everyone.
Once Marvin realized that the home invaders were police, he surrendered. Police responded by threatening to murder Marvin, and breaking his girlfriend's ribs.
Police found no drugs in his home, not even for personal use.
Nothing.
Police found no drugs in his home, not even for personal use.
Nothing.
Texas is a Castle Doctrine state, which means they're supposed to recognize Marvin's right to defend his home with lethal force if he is threatened.
In fact, Henry Goedrich Magee was released just a few months earlier after killing an officer when they no-knock raided his home.
In fact, Henry Goedrich Magee was released just a few months earlier after killing an officer when they no-knock raided his home.
And earlier this year, the City of Killeen government passed a ban on no-knock raids, which makes the way that police broke into Marvin's home illegal.
Despite all of this, Marvin was charged with murder of a police officer, which carries a maximum penalty of execution.
Despite all of this, Marvin was charged with murder of a police officer, which carries a maximum penalty of execution.
Marvin has sat in jail for 7 years with no trial, facing death. He's dismissed 3 public defenders, whom he says pressured him to accept a plea deal.
This is what the drug war and "thin blue line" culture of police lawlessness look like.
Free Marvin Guy.
This is what the drug war and "thin blue line" culture of police lawlessness look like.
Free Marvin Guy.
Here's how you can help:
1. Contact Bell County DA Henry Garza at (800) 460-2355 ext. 5215, or by mail at, P.O. Box 540, Belton, TX 76513, and RESPECTFULLY let him know the world is watching and charges against Marvin should be dropped.
2. RT to let people know Marvin's story.
1. Contact Bell County DA Henry Garza at (800) 460-2355 ext. 5215, or by mail at, P.O. Box 540, Belton, TX 76513, and RESPECTFULLY let him know the world is watching and charges against Marvin should be dropped.
2. RT to let people know Marvin's story.
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