Every Signature Counts
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Save Sonny Burton's Life
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Every Signature Counts • Save Sonny Burton's Life • 10K+ Signatures & Counting! •
It takes less than one minute. Your voice could make the difference.
Join more than 10,200 people from around the world in directly asking Governor Kay Ivey to show mercy to Sonny Burton, and commute his death sentence to life in prison. Every signature counts. Select the link below based on where you live.
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Help Get Clemency for
Charles “Sonny” Burton
Be His Voice
Charles “Sonny” Burton has spent more than 30 years on Alabama’s death row for a killing the State agrees he neither committed nor ordered. While he wasn’t even in the building when the shooting occurred, both Sonny and the shooter Derrick DeBruce were sentenced to death. On appeal, the State agreed to reduce DeBruce’s sentence to life without parole. While acknowledging that Sonny’s sentence is “arguably unjust,” the State inexplicably upheld Sonny’s death sentence. Let that sink in: the man who fired the gun lived out his life in prison. The man who did not remains condemned to die. Injustice this plain is rare. That’s exactly why it must be made right.
Today, Sonny’s health is rapidly deteriorating, and he remains confined to a wheelchair, living each day uncertain when his execution date might be set. Your voice can help save his life. Take urgent action now: support Sonny’s clemency campaign and demand justice.
Take Action.
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Sign the Petition for Clemency
Sonny has exhausted all his appeals and could receive an execution date at any moment—time is running out. By signing this petition, you're not deciding on Sonny's innocence; you're standing up for fairness and justice. Your signature can help persuade the state of Alabama and Governor Ivey to grant Sonny clemency, allowing him to serve a sentence equal to that of the actual triggerman: Life Without the Possibility of Parole. Please act now—your voice could help save Sonny's life.
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Contact Governor Kay Ivey
The Governor has the sole power to commute Sonny’s sentence to Life Without Parole.
Phone: (334) 242-7100
Online Contact Form:contact.governor.alabama.gov
Select "Executions" or "Pardons & Paroles"
Mailing Address:
Office of the Governor 600 Dexter Avenue Montgomery, AL 36130
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Contact Your Alabama Legislators
State representatives can put pressure on the Governor's office and the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Find Your Representative: Use the Alabama Secretary of State Lookup Tool.
What to say: "I am a constituent in your district. I want to bring the case of Charles 'Sonny' Burton to your attention and ask that you contact Governor Ivey’s office to support a commutation of his sentence to Life Without Parole."
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Join Sonny's Team
Join a growing army of activists, community organizers, and people just like you who want to make a difference in the life of Sonny Burton and his family. Complete this form to be added to Sonny’s team and be among the first to receive our calls-to-action as we pursue clemency for Mr. Burton, as well as updates on the status of our campaigns, and prompts to amplify our message through social media campaigns and other online and in-person events.
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Adopt Sonny's Case
Calling all faith-based organizations & advocacy groups: Sonny is very strong in his faith. Your religious group can support Sonny by adopting his case and including him in your prayer chains, mentioning him during services, and writing to him in prison.
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