Read this info on the LFC site and think it's important to keep it fresh in people's minds...
If you haven't signed the petition here's your opportunity...
HOW YOU CAN HELP FREE MICHAEL SHIELDS
Mark Platt 01 July 2007
The mother of jailed Liverpool supporter Michael Shields has called on the club's fans to help free her son after he was locked away for a crime he insists he didn't commit.
Shields was arrested in Bulgaria just days after the watching his beloved Reds lift the European Cup in May 2005.
Despite another man since admitting responsibility, he remains in prison. Six months ago he was transferred to HMP Hindley but the fight for justice continues.
In light of new evidence, a petition has been set up urging the Prime Minister to recognise the deep concerns that are being raised about his conviction and Mrs Shields is hoping the support of fellow Liverpudlians can help get the case re-opened.
"A significant new witness has come forward who has been interviewed under oath and who saw the attack on Martin Georgiev first hand. The witness confirms that Michael was nowhere to be seen when the attack took place," she says.
"One of those convicted in connection with the attack has confirmed to Councillor Joe Anderson that if the trial is re-opened, he will swear on oath that Michael took no part in the attack.
"In order to get Interpol and the Bulgarian authorities to re-open the case, the U.K Foreign Office needs to intervene and it would hugely help the chances if tens of thousands of people signed the petition.
"Michael himself is doing well, and continues to be encouraged by all the messages of support he receives from Reds everywhere."
To support the campaign for government intervention into Michael Shields' case, click here>>
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/MichaelCShields/
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