Troy Davis

Troy Davis was an American man who gained international attention for his conviction in the 1991 murder of a police officer in Savannah, Georgia. Despite his conviction, Davis maintained his innocence, and there were significant concerns about the reliability of the evidence against him. Over the years, numerous witnesses recanted their testimony, raising doubts about his guilt. His case sparked widespread protests and calls for clemency, highlighting issues of racial bias and the death penalty in the United States. Ultimately, Troy Davis was executed in 2011, a decision that continues to fuel debates about justice and wrongful convictions.