C-Murder has renewed his push for freedom in a major way, by enlisting the support and resources of attorney Ben Crump and the President of Baton Rouge’s NAACP.
On Thursday (May 4), the chapter released a statement — shared via C-Murder’s Instagram page — in which they backed the former No Limit Records rapper and revealed they’ve thrown their support behind him.
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“The NAACP Louisiana State Conference is proud to announce that Eugene Collins, President of the NAACP Baton Rouge Branch, will be taking on a special assignment and joining Corey Miller’s team in advocating for his innocence. President Collins will be working with FFO Investigations, led by Ms. Kasandra Washington,” the statement begins.
“We believe that justice must be served and that Corey Miller deserves a fair trial,” said Eugene Collins of securing Miller’s release from prison. “We will do everything in our power to support his legal team and to raise awareness about his case.”
According to the statement, the NAACP has been working in close proximity with Miller’s publicist, Lisa Jackson, and Miller’s manager, Steven Johnson. Miller’s fight for justice and equality is also joined by attorneys Ben Crump and Ronald Haley.
“We urge the public and the justice system to take a closer look at the evidence and give Corey Miller the fair trial that he deserves. We believe that justice will prevail and that Corey Miller will be exonerated. We will continue to work tirelessly to support Corey Miller’s legal team and raise awareness about his case. We appreciate your support and ask that you join us in advocating for justice and equality for all.”
In 2009, C-Murder (real name Corey Miller) was convicted of murder — for the death of 16-year-old Steve Thompson in 2002 — and has been serving a life sentence at the Louisiana Department of Corrections ever since. However, there has been great doubt about the fairness of his trial, along with evidence pointing to his potential innocence.
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Miller’s latest effort comes shortly after he went on a hunger strike, to protest the “inhumane” conditions and health standards he’s endured in the Louisiana penal system.
“It is imperative, NOW MORE THAN EVER, that a quick strategic move is made as my health has significantly declined due to the prison system’s inhumane conditions and I am not getting proper medical treatment,” he said, taking to his Instagram. “This has taking a major toll on me but I refuse to give up. Please Stand with me.”
