UFC Fighter Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy to
Aid in West Memphis Three Defense Fund
Dan Hardy fights for Justice
May 16, 2011: San Francisco, Calif. — UFC Fighter Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy will be auctioning an autographed poster from his March post-fight party that was held in Seattle, WA to raise money for the defense fund of Damien Echols (who is on death row), Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley, Jr.—also known as the West Memphis Three (www.wm3.org) —were convicted for murdering three elementary school children in 1994. Since the horrific crimes, DNA from the crime scene and victims was tested by the country’s most trusted crime lab, and none of it matches these three unjustly imprisoned men. For three weeks starting December 5th, Judge David Laser will be holding an evidentiary hearing for the three men.
The auction will last for 18 days—from May 16th to June 3rd—one day for each year the West Memphis Three have spent behind bars. June 3, 2011 will mark the 18th year anniversary that Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley Jr. have been behind bars for a crime they did not commit.
“Everyone deserves a fair trial - race, religion and personal tastes are irrelevant; it’s facts and evidence that matters. This seems like a witch hunt and a collective opinion as opposed to a real trial, and in the 21st century, this is not how things are done,” says Dan Hardy. “The justice system is what we rely upon to protect us and protect our peaceful society. When something like this happens, we need to question its approach and see if we can’t improve so these things won’t happen again. No authority is above question because no authority is perfect. I think this proves it and it’s our responsibility to our fellow humans, to speak out when something is wrong.”
The starting bid for the posters has been set at $20
For further information about the signed vinyl and to place a bid, log on to www.skeletonkeyauctions.com
