Myon Burrell

6 photos · 2020

6 photographs tagged Myon Burrell, 2020.

Myon Burrell wears a white cap and sunglasses outside Stillwater Correctional Facility after his sentence commutation on December — Myon Burrell departs the Stillwater Correctional Facility in Stillwater, Minnesota, following the commutation of his sentence. He had served 18 years for the 2002 death of 11-year-old Tyesha Edwards, a crime Burrell consistently maintained he did not commit. His release on December 1, 2020, came after a national investigation raised significant questions about the evidence in his original conviction. The Stillwater Correctional Facility, officially known as the Minnesota Correctional Facility – Stillwater, is a maximum-security state prison that has operated since its opening in 1914.

Myon Burrell exits Minnesota Correctional Facility–Stillwater surrounded by supporters and media after his release on December — Myon Burrell is greeted by supporters and media outside the Minnesota Correctional Facility – Stillwater, following his release on December 15, 2020. Burrell had served 18 years for the 2002 murder of 11-year-old Tyesha Edwards, a crime he consistently denied committing. His sentence was commuted by the Minnesota Board of Pardons after an investigation raised serious doubts about his conviction. The gathering outside the Stillwater, Minnesota facility marks a significant moment in a case that drew national attention to issues of wrongful conviction and racial justice.

Elizer Darris speaks at George Floyd Square — Elizer Darris of the ACLU speaks at a protest for Myon Burrell at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. Supporters gathered to call for the exoneration of Myon Burrell, who was convicted of murder in 2002. His case has drawn significant attention and criticism regarding the justice system. George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, has become a prominent site for protests and calls for racial justice following the murder of George Floyd in 2020.

Protesters asking for the release of Myon Burrell — Supporters gather at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis for a protest concerning the case of Myon Burrell. Burrell was convicted of murder in 2002, and his case has drawn widespread attention, with many calling for his exoneration due to questions surrounding the investigation and evidence. George Floyd Square, located at the Speedway gas station at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, became a permanent memorial and site for community organizing and protest following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The square continues to serve as a significant public space for addressing issues of racial justice and criminal justice reform in Minneapolis.

Myon Burrells son speaks at George Floyd Square — Myon Burrell Jr., son of Myon Burrell, speaks at an exoneration rally in George Floyd Square, Minneapolis. Myon Burrell Sr. was convicted of murder in 2002, and his case has since garnered significant public attention and calls for his release. The rally advocates for his exoneration, highlighting ongoing efforts to address perceived injustices within the legal system. George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, serves as a prominent site for protests and community gatherings related to racial justice and police accountability in Minneapolis.

Michael Toussaint at George Floyd Square — Michael Toussaint, father of Myon Burrell, speaks at a protest held at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. Burrell was convicted of murder in 2002, and his case has drawn widespread calls for exoneration due to concerns about the conviction. George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, became a memorial and a site for ongoing protests and advocacy following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.

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