From: UfmccHq Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 11:55:33 EDT Subject: Will Justice Be Denied to a Black Lesbian? Dear Friends, Please share this story with anyone else who might be concerned about social justice. Peace, Stephanie Burns Micah Ministries, Co-Coordinator MCC of Northern Virginia FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS STORY, OR TO ARRANGE FOR INTERVIEWS, PLEASE REPLY BY E-MAIL TO: sburns@semcor.com *************************************************************************** PRAY FOR JUSTICE Prayer Vigil for Domica Winkler Wednesday, April 29, 1998 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia located at: 10383 Democracy Lane, Fairfax, VA 22030 Domica Winkler was convicted of capital murder, abduction and robbery on January 15, 1998 for her role in the murder of Stacey Hanna. The jury had deliberated for less than two hours when it came back with the recommendation for the death penalty. At this point in time, of the four women charged in this case, Domica has been the only one to receive the recommendation for the death penalty, despite all evidence suggesting equal involvement in the murder by all of the defendants. Domica Winkler is the only African American defendant. Juries for Domica Winkler's case and Tracy Bitner's (the second defendant to go to trial) received different instructions on how to interpret the VA death penalty statute, despite the objection of Winkler's attorney. Domica's guilt is not in question, nor is the issue of the need for her to be held accountable for her actions. What is at issue is EQUAL JUSTICE. The Prayer Vigil has been scheduled to take place the night before Judge Herbert Gill sentences Domica. Micah Ministries asks you to demonstrate your support for equal justice and mercy for Domica. Sponsored by Micah Ministries; Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia?s Justice, Outreach and Evangelism Ministry "and what does God require? To do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8 For more information, please call MCC NOVA at (703) 691-0930, or e-mail at mccnova@aol.com, or visit MCC NOVA?s web site, www.mccnova.com PRAY FOR MERCY