via Twitter/@MeekMillLife & Culture / NewsLife & Culture / NewsRodney Reed’s death sentence has been stayed after high-profile campaigningRihanna, Beyoncé, Meek Mill, Kim Kardashian, and more spoke outShareLink copied ✔️November 17, 2019November 17, 2019Text Thom Waite By now, Kim Kardashian’s high-profile (and often successful) advocacy for those disproportionately affected by the criminal justice system is well known, so it probably comes as no surprise that she reported she was on-scene yesterday (November 16) when Rodney Reed received a stay of execution regarding his death sentence. This follows campaigning for Rodney Reed – who was charged in 1998 with the murder of a woman in Texas two years earlier, but still insists he isn’t guilty – from some big names. Obviously Kim got involved, writing in a series of tweets: “Today, I had the honor of meeting (Rodney Reed) in person and the privilege of sitting with him when he got the news that the highest court in Texas had issued a stay of execution.” “Words cannot describe the relief and hope that swept over the room in that moment. That hope had been building over the last few weeks around Rodney’s case. We have seen Democrats and Republicans come together. We have seen grassroots activists and lawmakers link arms.” However, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Pusha-T, and Meek Mill also spoke out, among others, partly by sharing links to a petition, which details the alleged “mountains of evidence” against Reed’s guilty verdict. The petition has received almost 3 million signatures so far. Although, following the pressure, Reed’s death sentence is suspended indefinitely, he still awaits another trial. Today, I had the honor of meeting #RodneyReed in person and the privilege of sitting with him when he got the news that the highest court in Texas had issued a stay of execution and remanded the case back to the trial court for further consideration.— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) November 16, 2019Words cannot describe the relief and hope that swept over the room in that moment. That hope had been building over the last few weeks around Rodney’s case. We have seen Democrats and Republicans come together. We have seen grassroots activists and lawmakers link arms.— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) November 16, 2019We have heard people all around the globe speak up. And all because of a deep belief that every man or woman accused of a crime - especially one punishable by death - deserves the chance to have all available evidence considered.— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) November 16, 2019Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingThe 5 best songs from Drake’s new albums (plural) We listened to all two hours and 40 minutes of Iceman, Habibti and Maid Of Honour, so you don’t have toMusicLife & CultureHannah Botterman and Georgia Evans are championing queerness in rugbyUGGFashionUGG is bringing the sun to London – here’s how to get involvedBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and erotica SamsungLife & CultureWhat went down at Dazed Club’s drop-in skate session with SamsungLife & CultureIs veganism a privilege? FashionWhy is Americana everywhere right now?Life & CultureThere is nothing more romantic than friendshipBeautyThe sexiest flesh-baring Instagram accounts you need to followEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy