Help Us Get Clemency for Charles “Sonny” Burton
Charles “Sonny” Burton has spent more than 30 years on death row for murder. He did not pull the trigger. The man who did got life. Sonny got death. Now in failing health, Sonny spends his days on death row confined to a wheelchair, wondering when he will die. You can help spare his life – support his campaign for clemency.
Take Action
Sign the Petition for Clemency
Sonny has no further appellate process available to him, and is subject to receive an execution date at any time. Your signature to this petition is not a vote for his innocence. It is a vote for justice, and one that will hopefully compel the state of Alabama and Gov. Ivey to grant Sonny clemency and allow him to serve the same sentence as the actual triggerman – Life Without the Possibility of Parole.
Join Sonny’s Team
Join a growing army of activists, community organizers, and people just like you who want to make a difference in the life of Sonny Burton and his family. Complete this form to be added to Sonny’s team and be among the first to receive our calls-to-action as we pursue clemency for Mr. Burton, as well as updates on the status of our campaigns, and prompts to amplify our message through social media campaigns and other online and in-person events.
Adopt Sonny’s Case
Calling all faith-based organizations & advocacy groups: Sonny is very strong in his faith. Your religious group can support Sonny by adopting his case and including him in your prayer chains, mentioning him during services, and writing to him in prison.
Interested in doing more? Your congregation can sign up to participate in our clemency movement as members of Sonny’s Team. When you do this, you’ll get regular updates on Sonny’s case, be among the first to learn how to take action to support Sonny’s clemency petition, and you’ll become an amplification hub by sharing our calls-to-action with your networks.
We also provide after-service educational sessions on the current state of the death penalty in Alabama and how you can make a difference (currently limited to congregations in Alabama). Email to learn more.