E-mail a friendNovember 29, 2005
From San Quentin's death row, former gang leader Stanley Tookie Williams talks about his murder conviction, what makes life behind bars livable, his clemency petition and whether he fears execution.
Stanley Tookie Williams
Stanley Tookie Williams
Stanley Tookie Williams sits on San Quentin's death row for killing four strangers and is scheduled to be executed on December 13. He maintains his innocence and has petitioned for clemency, based on his personal redemption. Williams has been nominated five times for the Nobel Peace Prize and four times for the Nobel Prize for Literature for a series of acclaimed children's books. His message is to stay away from gangs and crime. Williams grew up in South Central L.A., where he co-founded the Crips, a notorious street gang. California's governor has agreed to consider Williams' petition.
