Author’s book confirms framing of Mumia Abu-Jamal

From left to right: Patrick J. O'Connor, Pam Africa and Ramona Africa. Photo: Fatima Mohamed

Author Patrick J. O’Connor appeared at the Brecht Forum in New York City June 24 to promote his newly published book, “The Framing of Mumia Abu-Jamal.” Abu-Jamal, the world’s most prominent death row political prisoner, was falsely convicted of killing a white police officer in December 1981 in Philadelphia.

Abu-Jamal has faced two death warrants and has been on Pennsylvania’s death row since July 1982. His lawyers are attempting to win him a new trial, through the appeals process, to allow suppressed evidence to come out to prove his innocence.

O’Connor’s book brings to light a racist conspiracy by the Philadelphia police and the judicial system to silence Abu-Jamal’s voice because he has spoken out against police brutality and all forms of injustice. Appearing at the book signing with O’Connor were MOVE leader Ramona Africa and Pam Africa, national coordinator of International Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia Abu-Jamal.