Rallies Held To Urge Clemency For Convicted Killer-Turned-Peace Activist

Sacramento, CA -- Death penalty opponents are rallying around the state today to call on Governor Schwarzenegger to save the life of convicted killer-turned- gang peace activist Stanley Tookie Williams.

The former co-founder of the Crips street gang is scheduled to die December 13th by lethal injection at San Quentin state prison. Rallies on Williams's behalf were held in Los Angeles and Sacramento and others are planned around the state.

A rally outside Los Angeles City Hall brought together about 40 people, including clergy, Black Muslim officials, death penalty opponents and a group of youths in black clothing and camouflage outfits who raised the clenched-fist black power salute and chanted "Let Tookie live!"

Many said they believe Williams is innocent. Ex-wife Bonnie Williams-Taylor argued that her ex-husband is being made a "fall guy" for out-of-control gang violence that has claimed hundreds of lives this year.

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