Update on Mumia Abu-Jamal

Of course, we'd be surprised to find this on Philly.com. One reason Mumia's case is dragging on for so long: conventional wisdom in the City of Brotherly Love has it that if Mumia - somewhat of a street legend in Ill-Town - is executed, the city will have to reckon with serious social unrest that could make the L.A. riots look peaceful. Reports IndyBay.org:

Pam Africa and other supporters has written up their own City Council Resolution to counter the previous one condemning French support for Mumia and are going to present it at Philadelphia City Hall for the City Council opening session first thing in the morning this Thursday, September 14. Africa emphatically urges people to arrive that morning to show support for the new resolution.