Expertise Any question specific to the death penalty.
Experience Partial CV of Dudley Sharp
Re: For the death penalty
not updated for a while
This CV goes through a list of the three websites of Justice For All. If it doesn't all come through, please let me know.
Mr. Sharp, a former opponent of capital punishment, has written and granted interviews about, testified on and debated the subject of the death penalty, extensively and internationally.
Partial List:
--- "Rethinking the Death Penalty", Nightline, ABCNews, 6/22/00. with former Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Kogan. Go to:
http://abcnews.go.com/onair/nightline/transcripts/nl000522_trans.html
---- "The Death Penalty", This Week with Sam Donaldson and Cokie Roberts,
ABC News, 6/4/00 Appearance with Illinois Governor George Ryan, discussing
moratoriums and innocence issues.
--- "Death Penalty Update", The News Hour with Jim Lehrer, 7/30/00 PBS. A
review of death penalty issues.
--- "The Death Penalty", Speaker, Annual meeting of the American
Corrections Association, San Antonio, Texas, 1997. Debate between myself and Richard Burr, a well known death penalty defense attorney and an anti death penalty activist.
--- "Death Penalty Debate", between Eric Zorn, an anti-death penalty
columnist with the Chicago Tribune, and Dudley Sharp. April-June, 2000.
Visits many of today's major death penalty issues in an in-depth format.
http://www.ericzorn.com/rhubarb/death/
--- "Capital punishment is an effective way to protect innocent people", May 27, 2000 - St. Louis Post Dispatch. Many more innocents will be put at risk by not executing. Scroll down about halfway to reach the letter at www.prodeathpenalty.com/news.htm
--- "Death on Hold?", Fort Worth Star Telegram, 2/5/00. Why a moratorium on executions is unwarranted.
www.startelegram.com/news/doc/1047/1:VIEWPOINT2/1:VIEWPOINT20205100.html
--- "Innocence and the Death Penalty", 4/16/00, Pro Death Penalty.com. An in
depth look at the concern for the innocence issue.
www.prodeathpenalty.com/Innocence.htm
--- "Bias on the death penalty", Richmond Times Dispatch, 4/23/01, deals with the racial issues. At www.timesdispatch.com/MGB5AB8IVLC.html
--- "Washington Journal", C-SPAN, 4/19/01. Death penalty moratorium issues, with Jane Henderson of the Quixote Center in Maryland, coordinator of the Equal Justice Project.
--- ABCNews.com, Taking Sides, essay "Exoneration Hype Exaggerated", 5/10/00. A brief essay regarding the absence of journalistic standards when dealing with issues of innocence and the death penalty. It is the second article down.
www.abcnews.go.com/sections/us/TakingSides/takingsides7.html
--- "The Wrong Man, Letters to the Editor", 12/4/99. A response to aarticle on innocence and the death penalty (The Wrong Man", 11/99). Go to: www.prodeathpenalty.com/Wrong_Man.htm
--- "ABA's Proposed Moratorium Relies on Flimsy Facts", The Texas Lawyer,
March 16, 1997. An article addressing the inaccuracies of the American Bar Association in their call for a moratorium on executions.
--- Guest Lecturer, Senior Seminar, National Foreign Affairs Training Center,
US Department of State, March 30, 1999
---- "Innocence Defined", THE RECORD (Bergan County, New Jersey), 11/19/99. An op/ed addressing the lack of defined standards in the "innocence" discussion regarding the death penalty.
--- Testimony before the Pennsylvania State Senate Judiciary Committee,
February 2000. Death Penalty Moratorium legislation.
--- Alaska Senate Judiciary Committee, Death Penalty Testimony, July 1997.
Testimony regarding referendum on the death penalty and other death penalty
issues
--- Texas Legislature, testimony in both House and Senate regarding death
penalty issues and bills.
--- "Guilty as Charged", Wall Street Journal, A22, 6/28/00. Co-authored
with Dianne Clements, an article about the highly publicized case of executed
Texas murderer Gary Graham.
--- Reply to "Executioner's Swan Song" by Michael Kroll. Salon.com, 2/11/00.
Michael Kroll is a journalist and founder of The Death Penalty Information
Center, the leading information source of those opposed to capital
punishment. This is a published Letter reply to Kroll's 2/8/00 article.
www.salon.com/letters/2000/02/11/sat/index2.html
---"Proffitt argument is 'folly' ", North Carolina State University's The
Technician, 11/29/00. A letter reply. http://technicianonline.com/read/tol/opinion/001967.html
--- "Sen. Pat Leahy Dead Wrong On Death Penalty", aka "A different look at
the death penalty", 11/11/00, Saint Michael's College (Vermont)The MAGAZINE
A reply to Sen. Leahy. ("Dying an innocent death?", 11/9/00)
www.smcvt.edu/magazine/Campus/feedback.htm
--- :"DEATH PENALTY AND SENTENCING INFORMATION In the United States",
10/1/97. Pro Death Com Penalty .at http://www.prodeathpenalty.com/DP.html
This is a long report on many aspects of the death penalty. Although a bit out of date, it explores most of the false allegations against the death penalty. Much of the material has been significantly updated. Please inquire.
--- "Death Penalty in Black and White", IntellectualCapital.com, 6/24/99.
Visits various racial issues from the death penalty debate. at
http://speakout.com/activism/opinions/4010-1.html
---"Society Should See Difference Between Criminal, Punitive Acts", The
Daily Oklahoman, 06/28/1997. The title is self explanatory.
Chapters in Books
"Innocent People Have Not Been Executed", from Problems of Death, Opposing Viewpoints Series, Greenhaven Press, 2000
"The Death Penalty Should Be Retained", from Capital Punishment, Current Controversies, Greenhaven Press, 2000
Death Penalty Debates
-- American University, U. sponsored, Washington, DC, 10/30/00
---Louisiana Minority Correctional Workers Assn., Baton Rouge, La., 10/16/00
---South Texas College of Law, Black Law Students Assn., Houston, Texas, 10/25/00
---University of Texas Law School, sponsored jointly by The Federalist Society and The National Lawyers Guild, Austin, Texas, 4/9/01
and many others
For more, enter "dudley sharp" "death penalty" at www.google.com/search
Position: Mr. Sharp was Vice President, Political Director and member of the Board of Directors of JFA from July 1993, when JFA was founded, through January 2000. He opposed capital punishment until December 1995. He is now Resource Director for JFA.
JUSTICE FOR ALL is a criminal justice reform organization. Our focus is solely on violent crime issues and what we can do, within the criminal justice and legislative systems, to lessen injury to the innocent and to prosecute the guilty. To accomplish that goal, we are actively involved in community education, elections, legislation, victim's rights issues, including our involvement in many individual cases.
Mr. Sharp's e-mail sharpjfa@aol.com phone 713-623-6070
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Q: Is it correct that 38 states and the federal government have the death penalty on their books? How ... A: 37 states, the federal government and the military have the death penalty. Please got to: ...
Q: how many people die of natural causes on deth row in the usa A: Of the latest data I have, out of 7320 sent to death row (as of Dec. 2005, 4% died of causes other ...
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Q: i'm arguing that the death penalty is cheaper than life imprisionment, is it true? A: In some reviews I find that it is. You have to look at the individual studies and make sure they ...
Q: what would the economic argument be for the death penalty for the pro side? A: Nikhil: I sent two responses to you. This one and one with a New Jersey analysis. Please confirm ...
Q: what would the moral argument be for the pro side A: The primary moral arguement is that which is used for all sanctions: The death penalty is a just ...
Q: what are all of the different kinds of crimes that are committed that can make a person eligible for ... A: It varies around the world. I have placed a link, below, which will review the different laws in the ...
Q: I was wondering what is the percent of innocent people that are executed per year? A: To clarify, I think the question you intended to ask was, what percentage of those executed every ...
Q: Does WA have the Death Penalty. My brother was just severly beaten by one of his so called ... A: Washington state has the death penalty. It is very unlikely he would have gotten the death penalty. ...
Q: do you believe that overall as a nation, the death penalty is fair. Many states, in the past, have ... A: First go to this link http://prodeathpenalty.com/DP.html and review the Innocent and Procedure ...
Q: my aunt and grandmother were both murdered in late 60s. the man arrested for it was pardoned after ... A: Something is missing. I can see absolutely no reason why a gov would pardon this creep. First, you ...
Q: it can take almost 20 years from sentencing to execution. how much time is "the case" languishing ... A: There are a lot of reasons for the long delays. Judges, by definition, are qualified. Some, of ...
Q: About 1875 the public administration of the death penalty was made private. It seemed to happen all ... A: What an interesting question, which I had never researched, before. he administration of the death ...
Q: if someone committed a crime in south carolina and left and went to north carolina, can they ... A: all US states have agreements to transfer criminal suspects back and forth over state lines. The ...
Q: Is the death penalty a moral absolute? If so, how so and why? A: Mr. Gunn: What a question. To avoid that diffcult question for a moment, let's look at moral ...
Q: I may be emigrating to Israel very soon. Purely out of interest, and as a strong opponent of the ... A: I made an error in my reply. My apologies. This article brought them to my attention. May. 3, ...
Q: I notice that sex crimes are basically number two on the severity list of criminal offenses. Since ... A: The US does have the death penalty for child rapist/molesters. See below. The recent laws have not ...
Q: how many cops have killed innocent people in the line of duty and why is there no statistic ... A: I don't know where that information can be located. Nor do I know the answer. I would, however, ...
Q: my kids father is being tried for 1st degree murder for killing his girlfriend with an ax. then ... A: I am very sorry for this tragic situation and hideous crime. There can be legitimate reason for ...
Q: Do you know if New Jersey has a death penalty? Also, how do they "pick" the witnesses for the death ... A: New Jersey has the death penalty, has sentenced quite a few murderers to death but has not executed ...
Q: I have a debate in my government class and I was wondering if you knew how many people have been ... A: This is the third answer to your question. Please confirm that you received the previous two. Take ...
Q: what are the reasons why do people agree with capital punishment? A: Primarily, it is based upon them finding the death penalty to be a just and appropriate punishment ...
Q: In light of the new findings that prisoners could wake up during a lethal injection execution and ... A: The word "could", which you use, is very important. My opinion is that lethal injection will ...
Q: First off let me say that I am a firm supporter of the death penalty but I have been concerned about ... A: The evidence seems pretty solid that these high profile cases are handled with care by all involved. ...
Q: First off let me say that I am a firm supporter of the death penalty but I have been concerned about ... A: Your concern is two fold. First, that the due process protections may not be enough and, secondly, ...
Q: do you think that the death penalty is going too far with all of the innosent poeple that are ... A: Chris: I am not sure were all of those innocents are being executed. Can you be more specific? ...
Q: What proportion of victims are white in death penalty cases nationally? A: The last time I reviewed this, the ratio of white to black murder victims in death row cases was ...
Q: Who was the most recent person executed that did not commit a murder? A: I am assuming that you mean within the United States. The last one I can find is JAMES COBURN, age ...
Q: Just a question out of interest (I am an active campaigner against the existance of capital ... A: Through the federal and military statutes the death penalty can be imposed within any of the states, ...
Q: What do recent Supreme Court cases say about executing minors? A: I just found this question, I am terribly sorry for the delay. The Supreme Court recently reversed ...
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Q: why are they for the death penalty not against - i mean jesus (their religious leader) was a victim ... A: I hope this is helpful. Sincerely, Dudley Sharp Christian References: Support for the Death Penalty ...
Q: What made your focus shift in 1995, to a former opponent in lieu of opponent of the death penalty? A: I reviewed the social contract, the commitment to ourselves and our communities. I reviewed what ...
Q: Do any European countries still have the death penalty, if so, which ones. A: I am very sorry for the delay. To belong to the European Union, countries must pledge to end the ...
Q: Since capital punishment started how many people have been executed and of those what percentage ... A: the best site for this type of information is http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/pub/pdf/cp03.pdf It ...
Q: Am on big time TV debate show and the premis is "The Death Penalty is Too Easy"coincidentally ... A: About 99% of all death eligible trials result in the convicted party asking for a life sentence. ...
Q: can you please tell me what are the two crimes which you could still be given the death penalty in ... A: I wish I could give you an answer, now. I have sent an inquiry into the Home Office and hope for a ...
Q: Sharp, I am a middle school debate student and we are debating on whether the death penalty ... A: My apologies for this very late response. I though that I had already answered it. I have no doubt ...
Q: Could you tell me about the potential effects of watching executions on TV? I know that there is a ... A: I don't have the expertise to answer these questions. I suspect you may need a media and/or ...
Q: I'm Taiwanese and I'm interested in reasons why some people in the United States support death ... A: The support for the death penalty is based upon it being a just and appropriate punishment for some ...
Q: What are the views of law enforcement regarding the death penalty. Do certain groups favor it and ... A: The National Organization of Police Organizations (NAPO) and the Fraternal Order Of Police (FOP), ...
Q: I should say from the start that I support the death penalty, but I'm open-minded. I want to know ... A: Hauptman is not a very good candidate for an innocent executed. Section VI, below, deals with your ...
Q: 1. Do you think that biases affect the way that the death penalty is administered? 2. What factors, ... A: Followup To Question - I did my senior project on how does bias affect how the death penalty is ...
Q: When looking at the death penalty, what types of issues did you look at? Do you that the death ... A: I have studied the death penalty for many years. I attempted to look at all the issues. I believe ...
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Q: do death penalty was ever given to spies in the u.s? what is the federal law that deal with ... A: My apologies for the delay. I have been on vacation. Many spies have been given the death penalty ...
Q: Do you think that a minor between the ages of 15 and 17 should be subject to the same punishments, ... A: Ms. Chavez: My apologies for the delay. I have been out of town. I believe that jurors should have ...
Q: I am an Israeli law student. I am writing a paper regarding the death penalty and miscarriages of ... A: Within section VI of the essay, below, US Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor deals, ...
Q: in which states in the u.s the death penalty is legal? which stated still use it? when was the ... A: there are 38 states which use the death penalty, along with two additonal jurisdictions -- the ...
Q: My name is Hilla, a student for law from Israel in the IDC university, and I would like to ask you: ... A: There are, unfortunately, constant arrests of young offenders and suspects. The case most in the ...
Q: What are you thoughts about the death penalty? do u find that the goverment should do a better job ... A: I believe that the death penalty is a just and appropriate punishment for some crimes. For violent ...
Q: Before I write a persuasive essay, I have got to find which side I am on. After extensive research I ... A: I am not against the death penalty. I am for it. All anti death penalty positions can be defeated. ...
Q: Can you give me some information on the death penalty and when teenagers were included in this? I'm ... A: I am sorry that it took so long to answer this. For some reason, I thought that I had done so, ...
