Circumcision of the Heart Ministry
For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit,
and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
Philippians 3:3
and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
Philippians 3:3
Enough is Enough
By: Joseph Hall
"Actually Innocent"
The Charles Miller Story
Charles Miller Sr. and Charles Miller Jr.
Sixteen years in the federal system, I’ve heard my share of stories... especially those proclaiming their innocence. No one is ever guilty of the supposedly crimes they were said to have committed and the “I didn’t do it” is the norm of the day. Now I am not saying that there are no innocent people in prison. In fact every now and again you run across someone whose case seems questionable and find yourself, if you are anything like me, wondering, if just maybe, this is the one. This was the way I felt when I talked with Charles Miller concerning his case.
Charles originally from the Broward County area prior being incarcerated May 25, 1999 is an inmate at the Federal Correctional Complex, located in Coleman, Florida. He is serving a 15 year sentence for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a firearm that was inoperable. However, this is not the purpose of this article. The sole purpose for writing this article is actually my way of responding to Charles plea for help. Charles is experiencing a very tragic situation. This has devastated not only Charles’s life, but also the lives of his loved ones, specifically his 8 year old son Charles Miller Jr.
On April 12, 2001, he had been charged and two years later, after three trials due to hung juries, he was convicted and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for a crime he did not commit. He is a victim, not only of our failing justice system, but also of those who are charged with the responsibility of bringing those accused to justice. He is a victim of a justice system that allows convicted criminals to return from prison to testify in the trials of others for a reduction of their sentences. Some witnesses/informants will stop at nothing to maneuver themselves into a position to where they have something to sale.
Upon receiving a copy of the witness list, about 30 days after his indictment, there were 10 witnesses on the list to testify For some reason at the time of the trial; only one witness was called to testify. A witness whose testimony did not implicate Charles or any of the other defendants.
Over the two year period it took for him to be brought to trial, 8 additional witnesses were added to the list. Over the two year period it took for him to be brought to trial, 8 additional witnesses were added to the list. Two of the witnesses just so happened to be at the same facility, and housed in the same prison cell, they claim to remember that Charles mentioned to them something about a crime he supposedly committed approximately four years prior to their incarceration. Both of these witnesses were facing life...or should I say potential life sentences on pending charges. They are both due to be released in 2008.
Another witness, who I’ll identify only as D.B., had a life sentence for two counts of murder. D.B. testified at the trial, his sentence was reduced and he has been released from prison. The next witness will be identified as A.B. . . . This man had a 28 year sentence for armed robbery, aggravated battery and attempted murder. A.B. testified at the trial and he is now only serving a 10 year sentence. The next witness I’ll identify as R.G. testified that he has been an informant since the 80’s and that he will do whatever it takes to get out of prison.
The final decision in this case came down to no Physical Evidence verses Jailhouse Informants. Fingerprint examiner, Ms. Eva Stouder, at the time of the trial testified that she was given 38 prints from the crime scene to check for comparisons; of the 38 prints, 13 were valuable, 14 belonged to the victim and 9 of value, not one print matched Charles Miller or the other defendants. No other persons or names were given for comparison, according to Ms Stouder’s testimony.
Now, I am not trying to convey to you that Charles Miller is a saint. No, he has had his share of problems with the law. However, because of the troubled life he once lived, he should not be punished over and over again for his past mistakes. The outcome of this trial is a travesty and miscarriage of justice It is not only is it unfair to Charles Miller, but also to the victims family, not being able to know the truth if what actually happened to their loved one.
If you would like to help Mr. Miller in any way, assistance, a word of encouragement or comments contact him at:
Charles Miller 54946-004
Federal Correctional Complex-Medium
P. O. Box 1032
Coleman, Florida 33521-1032
Any correspondence would be most appreciative and Charles promises to respond as soon as he can.
Charles originally from the Broward County area prior being incarcerated May 25, 1999 is an inmate at the Federal Correctional Complex, located in Coleman, Florida. He is serving a 15 year sentence for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a firearm that was inoperable. However, this is not the purpose of this article. The sole purpose for writing this article is actually my way of responding to Charles plea for help. Charles is experiencing a very tragic situation. This has devastated not only Charles’s life, but also the lives of his loved ones, specifically his 8 year old son Charles Miller Jr.
On April 12, 2001, he had been charged and two years later, after three trials due to hung juries, he was convicted and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for a crime he did not commit. He is a victim, not only of our failing justice system, but also of those who are charged with the responsibility of bringing those accused to justice. He is a victim of a justice system that allows convicted criminals to return from prison to testify in the trials of others for a reduction of their sentences. Some witnesses/informants will stop at nothing to maneuver themselves into a position to where they have something to sale.
Upon receiving a copy of the witness list, about 30 days after his indictment, there were 10 witnesses on the list to testify For some reason at the time of the trial; only one witness was called to testify. A witness whose testimony did not implicate Charles or any of the other defendants.
Over the two year period it took for him to be brought to trial, 8 additional witnesses were added to the list. Over the two year period it took for him to be brought to trial, 8 additional witnesses were added to the list. Two of the witnesses just so happened to be at the same facility, and housed in the same prison cell, they claim to remember that Charles mentioned to them something about a crime he supposedly committed approximately four years prior to their incarceration. Both of these witnesses were facing life...or should I say potential life sentences on pending charges. They are both due to be released in 2008.
Another witness, who I’ll identify only as D.B., had a life sentence for two counts of murder. D.B. testified at the trial, his sentence was reduced and he has been released from prison. The next witness will be identified as A.B. . . . This man had a 28 year sentence for armed robbery, aggravated battery and attempted murder. A.B. testified at the trial and he is now only serving a 10 year sentence. The next witness I’ll identify as R.G. testified that he has been an informant since the 80’s and that he will do whatever it takes to get out of prison.
The final decision in this case came down to no Physical Evidence verses Jailhouse Informants. Fingerprint examiner, Ms. Eva Stouder, at the time of the trial testified that she was given 38 prints from the crime scene to check for comparisons; of the 38 prints, 13 were valuable, 14 belonged to the victim and 9 of value, not one print matched Charles Miller or the other defendants. No other persons or names were given for comparison, according to Ms Stouder’s testimony.
Now, I am not trying to convey to you that Charles Miller is a saint. No, he has had his share of problems with the law. However, because of the troubled life he once lived, he should not be punished over and over again for his past mistakes. The outcome of this trial is a travesty and miscarriage of justice It is not only is it unfair to Charles Miller, but also to the victims family, not being able to know the truth if what actually happened to their loved one.
If you would like to help Mr. Miller in any way, assistance, a word of encouragement or comments contact him at:
Charles Miller 54946-004
Federal Correctional Complex-Medium
P. O. Box 1032
Coleman, Florida 33521-1032
Any correspondence would be most appreciative and Charles promises to respond as soon as he can.
