THE COMMITTEE TO FREE THE SCOTT SISTERS
E-mail Contact: rqueenbee2222@yahoo.com
Website: www.freethescottsisters.blogspot.com
We are calling for everyone reading this e-mail to take a moment and send a letter to Oprah Winfrey on behalf of the Scott Sisters. Why? Because we are pulling out all of the stops in our attempts to bring this incredible case of extreme Mississippi injustice to the attention of the nation and world, it is just that compelling! Please read on and we are certain that you will agree that taking a moment to make contact is at least worth the effort!
Oprah Winfrey Show
PO Box 909715, Chicago, Illinois 60690-9715
110 N Carpenter St., Chicago, Illinois 60607-2146
O Magazine
300 W 57th Street, Floor 36,
New York, New York 10019-3741
Dear Ms. Winfrey,
I am writing to you on behalf of Jamie and Gladys Scott. Their mother contacted you a while ago and now I would also like to add my voice to hers. Being an avid fan of yours for years and knowing that you have addressed injustice on your show, I feel it imperative that you please take a look at the case of the Scott Sisters.
In 1994, Jamie and Gladys Scott were wrongfully convicted in the state of Mississippi. A corrupt sheriff used coercion, threats, and harassment of witnesses to convict the Scott Sisters of armed robbery. This case is absolutely astounding, with transcripts stating that 11 dollars was stolen, at most. It's important to note that no one was murdered or even injured in the alleged robbery! An example of coercion came to light when one of the state's witnesses, a 14 year old, testified that he did not have an attorney present and did not even read the statement that he signed, which was prepared by the sheriff. It is also documented that one was told that if he did not cooperate that he would no longer be held in jail but be sent to prison where he would be raped. Jamie and Gladys Scott were convicted and sentenced to double-life, that's a Double Life Sentence Each! This may be one of the most unique cases of criminal injustice that you have ever investigated.
At the time of their unjust conviction these young women were 22 and 19 years old with five children between them. They have been incarcerated for 14+ years away from their devastated children and family. The Scott Sisters had no prior criminal record before this case. The emotional strain this burden has placed upon their family is immeasurable. Their children, grandchildren, and mother have been forced to wade in the waters of financial-hardship. Their father, though a strong man, passed away a few years back, following the illegal incarceration of his two beautiful daughters. Jamie and Gladys Scott's brother is currently fighting the war in Iraq.
I appreciate any time that you and your staff could take to look into this travesty of justice. These women have steadfastly maintained their innocence and the alleged crime they were charged with, even if guilty, would not warrant the horrific sentencing given to them. Please visit www.freethescottsisters.blogspot.com for any information at all that you will need regarding this case and PLEASE stand up for justice.
Sincerely,
In 1994, Jamie and Gladys Scott were wrongfully convicted in the state of Mississippi. A corrupt sheriff used coercion, threats, and harassment of witnesses to convict the Scott Sisters of armed robbery. This case is absolutely astounding, with transcripts stating that 11 dollars was stolen, at most. It's important to note that no one was murdered or even injured in the alleged robbery! An example of coercion came to light when one of the state's witnesses, a 14 year old, testified that he did not have an attorney present and did not even read the statement that he signed, which was prepared by the sheriff. It is also documented that one was told that if he did not cooperate that he would no longer be held in jail but be sent to prison where he would be raped. Jamie and Gladys Scott were convicted and sentenced to double-life, that's a Double Life Sentence Each! This may be one of the most unique cases of criminal injustice that you have ever investigated.
At the time of their unjust conviction these young women were 22 and 19 years old with five children between them. They have been incarcerated for 14+ years away from their devastated children and family. The Scott Sisters had no prior criminal record before this case. The emotional strain this burden has placed upon their family is immeasurable. Their children, grandchildren, and mother have been forced to wade in the waters of financial-hardship. Their father, though a strong man, passed away a few years back, following the illegal incarceration of his two beautiful daughters. Jamie and Gladys Scott's brother is currently fighting the war in Iraq.
I appreciate any time that you and your staff could take to look into this travesty of justice. These women have steadfastly maintained their innocence and the alleged crime they were charged with, even if guilty, would not warrant the horrific sentencing given to them. Please visit www.freethescottsisters.blogspot.com for any information at all that you will need regarding this case and PLEASE stand up for justice.
Sincerely,
(Your name and address)
Also, Oprah's last year is coming up and she should also be pressured to do a show on this case from her online contact form at https://www.oprah.com/plugform.jsp?plugId=220. Thank you very much in advance for mailing a letter of your own and filling in her online contact form, please become involved and let us know if you have done so!!
