Dismiss the case against Joshua Blunt unfairly targeted in mistake that took is 8 month daughter
Joshua Blunt drove to work and made a fatal mistake when he forgot to drop his 8 month year old daughter off at her grandmother's house - something out of his normal routine. It's a fatal mistake that has happened tragically to a number of parents during this hot summer. The loss of his daughter has devastated Mr. Blunt.
The same tragic accident happened in Madison county in May 2016, and a grand jury declined to bring charges against the mother who is caucasian. Mr. Blunt is a young black man and of low socioeconomic status and still faces potential charges.
The district attorney and city prosecutor are seeking to prosecute Mr. Blunt, initially for murder - now potentially for culpable negligence for which Mr. Blunt would serve jail time.
If you believe it is inhumane and incongruent with the spirit of our laws - which are an imperfect expression of our values - please join us by signing this petition.
This tragic mistake will haunt Joshua Blunt for a lifetime. Please don't let the imperfection of our system and it's inherent biases further damage this young man.
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August 26, 2016
The level of support this petition has garnered confirms that the demand for fairness is widespread. This momentum reinforces the urgency of our request for the dismissal of these charges. We must maintain this focus as we continue to advocate for a just resolution.
Reached 100 supporters
August 26, 2016
39 Comments
This young man will punish himself for the rest of his life, the legal system should not intervene. Justice means mercy in this case.
This young man is no different from the mom who left her child in a car by accident -- except she is white and he is black. Just not right.
It was an accident. He is suffering and will continue to suffer for the rest of his life. His child is gone.
Justice should be blind. If the white woman wasn't charged, He shouldn't be charged.
Accidents happen! As a white woman, I am DISGUSTED that the black male is still reliving this ordeal through the court system but the white woman goes free and can mourn the accidental death of her child. What a racist, unfair, unjust judicial system we have!
Praying for Mr. Blunt!
This man deserves mercy.
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Dismiss the case against Joshua Blunt unfairly targeted in mistake that took is 8 month daughter
Joshua Blunt drove to work and made a fatal mistake when he forgot to drop his 8 month year old daughter off at her grandmother's house - something out of his normal routine. It's a fatal mistake that has happened tragically to a number of parents during this hot summer. The loss of his daughter has devastated Mr. Blunt.
The same tragic accident happened in Madison county in May 2016, and a grand jury declined to bring charges against the mother who is caucasian. Mr. Blunt is a young black man and of low socioeconomic status and still faces potential charges.
The district attorney and city prosecutor are seeking to prosecute Mr. Blunt, initially for murder - now potentially for culpable negligence for which Mr. Blunt would serve jail time.
If you believe it is inhumane and incongruent with the spirit of our laws - which are an imperfect expression of our values - please join us by signing this petition.
This tragic mistake will haunt Joshua Blunt for a lifetime. Please don't let the imperfection of our system and it's inherent biases further damage this young man.
Updates
August 26, 2016
The level of support this petition has garnered confirms that the demand for fairness is widespread. This momentum reinforces the urgency of our request for the dismissal of these charges. We must maintain this focus as we continue to advocate for a just resolution.
Reached 100 supporters
August 26, 2016
39 Comments
Please dismiss the case against Joshua Blunt. He has been targeted unfairly for accidentally leaving his daughter in a hot car.
This young man will punish himself for the rest of his life, the legal system should not intervene. Justice means mercy in this case.
This young man is no different from the mom who left her child in a car by accident -- except she is white and he is black. Just not right.
It was an accident. He is suffering and will continue to suffer for the rest of his life. His child is gone.
Justice should be blind. If the white woman wasn't charged, He shouldn't be charged.
Accidents happen! As a white woman, I am DISGUSTED that the black male is still reliving this ordeal through the court system but the white woman goes free and can mourn the accidental death of her child. What a racist, unfair, unjust judicial system we have!
Praying for Mr. Blunt!
This man deserves mercy.
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Please dismiss the case against Joshua Blunt. He has been targeted unfairly for accidentally leaving his daughter in a hot car.