Who is Mumia Abu-Jamal?
Q: Who is Mumia Abu-Jamal?
A: Mumia Abu-Jamal is an American activist who was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1981 murder of police officer Daniel Faulkner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Q: What was Mumia Abu-Jamal's background before his arrest?
A: Before his arrest, Mumia Abu-Jamal was a Black Panther Party activist, taxi driver, and journalist.
Q: What has Mumia Abu-Jamal done while in prison?
A: While in prison, Mumia Abu-Jamal has continued his efforts as an activist, as well as publishing several books and commentaries, notably Live from Death Row.
Q: Why is Mumia Abu-Jamal a controversial figure?
A: Mumia Abu-Jamal is a controversial figure because supporters and opponents disagree on whether it is right for him to receive the death penalty, if he is guilty, or if he received a fair trial.
Q: Where is Mumia Abu-Jamal currently imprisoned?
A: Mumia Abu-Jamal is currently a prisoner at State Correctional Institution Greene near Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.
Q: Has Mumia Abu-Jamal's legal appeals been settled?
A: No, as of 2008, Mumia Abu-Jamal's legal appeals are still unsettled.
Q: What is one of Mumia Abu-Jamal's notable works?
A: One of Mumia Abu-Jamal's notable works is Live from Death Row, a commentary that he published while in prison.
