(Link to) The Temujin Kensu Story.
Click here for the reasons why many believe him innocent.
Here is a letter from Temujin on the subject of wrongful incarceration.
Please write to him at:
Temujin Kensu
189355
9625 Pierce Road
Freeland, MI 48623
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For additional information please email "justice incarcerated@yahoo.com"
Here's an email from Temujin's wife A'miko with update information:May 29, 2009
Hi,Well, we have been busy. If you haven't heard by now Granholm in March denied his Clemency petition blaming the fact that the board didn't give him a public hearing, yada yada. Never mind that she could have sent it back saying I need one to make up my mind. Heaven forbid our Governor actually make a decision and stop swaying in the breeze. On a brighter note in Federal Court our judge issued a ruling in our favor to allow all the new material that the Port Huron retired detective came up with and she seems to have a good idea of what happened. The only down side is that habeas petitions are averaging about 5 years.
Proving Innocence which is a group started by Bill Proctor is really starting to take off and they have issued several press releases regarding TK's case. There is a Kensu Campaign Page that I hope everybody goes to and sends the letters to the governor and attorney general and also signs the petition. Please send it on we need all the signatures we can get. Ross Parker has taken over as his attorney. Ross was a US Attorney for 30 years and the head of the criminal division in Detroit.
Here's the link to the Campaign Page.The story also was in the Flint Journal on Memorial Day:
I wish I could say he was doing good but his shoulder has torn the rest of the way and he has lost the use of his left arm. The main artery to the arm is pinched in the separation and the facility and hospital doctor say any further breakdown in the joint and the main artery will most likely be torn. We just found out today that even though the prison contracted insurance company approved fixing it the MDOC said they will not allow it and they even took him off any pain medication. I really can't even describe how I feel right now about everything.
An article appeared in the Detroit Free Press in mid December 08, Shaky Evidence Still Led to Murder Conviction with important updates on Temujin's case. But no good news. in fact, there was a disturbing comment. I quote the reporter, Jeff Garrett.
"In 2007, the governor's new Executive Clemency Advisory Council voted unanimously that Freeman's case had merit, records show. On Feb. 15 of this year, the Parole Board voted 6-3 to take "preliminary interest" in the case, said MDOC spokesman Russ Marlan. But after getting a psychological report, the board voted 9-0 on April 25 to oppose the commutation."So in other words, if you get upset by being set up and put in prison for life by a drug gang, then you shouldn't be let free. Why not? Freedom might actually help you on the outside?
Kudos to the Free Press for this hard hitting article. Shame on those weak of moral courage. Shame on the trembling poiticians and judges who cringe at the thought of justice. Next time you hear of a prosecutor bragging about his high conviction numbers, know that is by the convoluting of justice and the prosecution of innocents.
Here's another story from SandySaboda. Apparently the defense team has been allowed to view the evidence from the case. Gosh isn't that supposed to happen before the trial rather than a couple of decades later. It includes the shotgun shell that the prosecutors didn't think was significant enough to bring up. Lost and Found, Metro Times Feb 13th,08December 5th, 2007
While you are enjoying the warmth of your holiday festivities, give a thought to Temujin. He will be spending his Christmas behind bars for the 21st year. So far there has been no action on his case, even after all of the positive support he received last summer and the parole board review. I can't say nothing is happening. I simply don't know of progress. But it still lies heavy on the heart. Merry Christmas Temujin, may the new year bring you freedom.
September 5th, 2007
Detroit's Metro Times published an update on some encouraging news. Look for NEWS HITS in the 8/29/07 issue at www.metrotimes.com . And check out the new link. Sandra Svaboda accompanied him on his interview with the head of the parole board, Temujin pleads his own case. Essentially what seems to be happening is that the state's new Clemency Board recommended that the Parole board reopen Temujin's case. Hopefully, it will result in his freedom. Whether or not that involves exoneration is perhaps another matter. This horribly mishandled case is now an embarassment to the state. So if this is a blow for Justice or a blow to Justice is still an open question.Since we began this crusade many years ago, it was a mind boggling concept that our system of justice could send an innocent man to prison. In the intervening years, it is no longer a surprise. Numbers of 15% of the prison population being innocent are not jaw-droppers anymore. That figure is considered a minimum. It isn't just Michigan, it's America. We will face many more challenges and changes in our near future. How we handle them as a people directly determines what this nation becomes. And that "as a people" part means you and I. It used to be that "Freedom, Justice and the American way of life" brought pride to the soul and a beacon of hope to the rest of the world. It will not, if you do not believe it, live it and demand it of you officials. After all, they work for you and are payed by you. If, as their employer, you were faced with the decision to keep 'em or fire 'em, what would be your choice? If you say "Fire 'em", why are they still chomping chicken on your money?
August 8th, 2007
Part 2 of the METRO TIMES article about Temujin is on the streets and on their website.
"REASONABLE DOUBTS, Part II" is the title. It is by Sandra Svoboda, who has done a most thorough job of telling the tale. You can click this link to access it. Their website has this story in full and Part I also, check it out. It is hard hitting journalism at its finest. I think Sandi should get a Pulitzer Prize for this. I guarantee you will not be bored for a minute, even though it is a several pages long.So here we are as a nation, trying to convince the world that we have their best interests at heart. Frankly, we are trying to convince our own citizens that we have their best interests at heart. Here is a coverup for a drug hit that puts an innocent guy behind bars for life. How can any responsible government official, that claims to represent the people, turn a blind eye. WHERE IS THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE! WHERE ARE THE GOOD GUYS! WE THE PEOPLE ARE BEING SCREWED OVER BY THOSE WE ELECTED TO REPRESENT US. Remember the "OF THE PEOPLE AND FOR THE PEOPLE" thing. That is what gives us the "SHALL NOT PERISH FROM THIS EARTH" part. When we become just another banana republic are we entitled to perpetual grazing rights? If you citizens sit on your asses and watch it all crumble around you, don't bitch when they haul your sorry butt off to a re-education camp. Don't think it can't happen here. It is happening here. The problem isn't them, IT IS YOU!
This is not only about Temujin. It is also about the thousands of others who rights have been violated and whose freedom has been unjustly taken away.
August 1st, 2007
METRO TIMES is a local news and entertainment weekly in Detroit. They tackle stories that the majors won't touch, like this one. Temijin is the lead story this week with Part 2 due next week (August 8th)."REASONABLE DOUBTS" is the title. It is by Sandra Svoboda, who has done a most thorough job of telling the tale. Can't wait to see Part 2. Their website has the story in full, check it out.
The documentary was presented at Central United Methodist Church in Detroit as announced. It was very well received and must have had an impact. The attorney general of Michigan is asking the judges of the Federal Eastern District to recuse themselves. I understand that the reasoning goes that since the prosecutor in the case is now a judge on that bench, it would be better to move it. Sounds fair, except that he is a Republican and the judge hearing the case is a Democrat. Moving it to the west side of the state would get it into the hands of a good conservative Republican. Humm, let's see, wasn't the prosecutor in the case a Republican also? Yup, darn near every elected official in Port Huron - the scene of the crime- is a Republican. Shame I never saw the Republican sticker on the statue of justice. Not that I have anything against Republicans, just politics is inappropriate here. After all our governor is a Democrat and wouldn't touch the case when she was attorney general. Why the hell is it so tough to get justice around here? Even my cats know this case stinks to high heaven.
June 1st, 2007
The most vocal advocate for this case has for many years been TV Reporter par excellence, Bill Proctor. Bill began airing pieces on Temujin in the 90's on the local ABC affiliate, WXYZ, Channel 7 in Detroit. He is a former Detroit police officer with much street cred as they say these days. He has announced that he is taking an unpaid leave of absence from his job with Channel 7 to pursue the investigation further. He intends to pursue leads to the true killer and investigate the real reasons for the coverup which tossed Temujin to the wolves. That, my friends, is truely courageous journalism. Our loudest cheers go out for him. Here are a couple of links to this story, I cannot say how long they will stay active.
Channel 7's online news summary
Here's an interview on rival Fox News
The Ides of March, the 15th, 2007
Temujin's Attorney has filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus before US District Judge Denise Page Hood. This is most lkely his last chance to get a claim of wrongful conviction into the federal court system. A recent article in the Port Huron Times Herald gives more details, Murder appeal reaches court. It has been posted to this site with permission of Mr. Chapin. A documentary is in production and a link to a trailer is posted on the home page of this site.The former prosecutor in the case, Robert Cleland, is now a federal judge serving in the same court. We can only hope and pray that Judge Denise Page Hood will review the petition on its merit alone.
If you believe that justice in the United States in general, Michigan in particular has suffered serious blows to its integrity, now would be great time to let that be known. Somehow, somewhere make yourself be heard that you believe in the Constitution, the rule of law and justice equally for all.
JULY 14th, 2006
When we first became involved with Temujin's case, our feeling was that Justice had not been well served in his conviction. It was our hope then, as it is now, that he would be given a fair and impartial trial. We still hope for his exoneration and the conviction of the true killer.Now it appears that hope will not be realized for a very long time, if ever. There is the very real possibility that Temujin will spend his life in prison for a crime he did not commit. Facing that, it would not be prudent to refuse an opportunity for parole if one were offered. He would at least have his freedom. In the past he has opposed this choice just as he opposed making any deals at his initial trial. He insisted on his innocence which invited the wrath of officials who brought the full weight of punishment upon him.
As a practical matter, it is not in the interest of the state to exonerate him. To do so would invite a lawsuit for wrongful incarceration that could cost Michigan a lot of money. The economy of the State of Michigan is currently the worst among the 50 states. Large settlements would not sit well with the voters. After all, politicians and judges seek reelection. They often do so on promises to be tough on crime. That can be tough on innocence, as it is conviction numbers that are thrown to voters. Exoneration numbers are not boasted. When was the last time you heard a politician say, "Look how many innocent people I have set free". We would wish that such a boast gathered the praise and support of the electorate. It does not. Those in politics are, if anything, savvy in the ways of courting the favor of the electorate.
Temujin Kensu is a man in prison for life for murder. Many of us feel that he was wrongfully convicted. There are numerous reasons to assert that he did not and could not have committed the crime. These reasons were independently verified by a private investigator, James McCachren and his associates in 1999. All appeals at the state level have been exhausted. His only hope for exoneration now lies in the hands of the federal court system and the Department of Justice. That could be a very long wait. Maybe if the Attorney General of the United States got about four million letters it might get his attention. He's got a lot in front of him already. |
WOODY'S WORDS
My name is Allen Woodside and I am a semi retired professional private investigator who once worked for Fred/Temujin and Denise/A'miko in effort to establish evidence of his innocence. Before going further, I would like to first thank you for the coverage you have given to his situation in today's paper. I'm delighted the media is starting to show more interest in his dilemma after all the years since his wrongful conviction. I especially appreciate the fair balance in your reporting. |
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