Mumia Abu-Jamal Supporters Demand He Be Released From Prison For Health Reasons
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Supporters of Mumia Abu-Jamal are demanding he be released from prison for health reasons. They rallied outside the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office today.
Supporter Johanna Fernandez told the crowd Abu-Jumal has been experiencing chest pressure and labored breathing for at least a week.
He was convicted in the 1981 killing of Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner.
Supporters also rallied at the same site on Saturday.
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