FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2004

SEDLEY ALLEY EXECUTION ADVISORY

Nashville - The Department of Correction is now accepting applications from the news media interested in witnessing the execution of death row inmate, Sedley Alley.  Seven media witnesses and two alternates will be selected by the Tennessee Department of Correction during an open drawing to be held at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution located at 7475 Cockrill Bend Industrial Road, Nashville, Tennessee.  The drawing will take place May 24th at 10:00 a.m.

How to submit an application:

1. Download and complete the media witness form.

2. Fax the completed form back to Diane Travis at Riverbend no later than 4:00 p.m. central time on May 20th.  (Fax #350-3400)

3. Save a copy of your transaction verification as confirmation that you fax has been received.

The drawing will be conducted in accordance with the Rules of the Tennessee Department of Correction, Adult Services Division, Chapter 0420-3-4, which are available via the TDOC website.  Only one application will be permitted from each news organization.  The execution is currently scheduled for 1:00 a.m. central time, June 3rd.

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