07/17/2026
🚨 COMMUNITY ACTION ALERT 🚨
Community Defense of East Tennessee is calling on our community to stand with Almeer Nance as his case comes before the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals.
📅 Tuesday, July 21
🕜 1:30 PM
This hearing is an important moment in Almeer's pursuit of justice. We encourage everyone who is able to attend in person and show their support. Your presence matters.
If you are unable to attend, a Zoom or YouTube viewing option will be shared as soon as it becomes available, allowing supporters from across Tennessee and beyond to follow the proceedings.
Almeer's case has become part of the broader conversation about juvenile sentencing, rehabilitation, and meaningful second chances. Community Defense of East Tennessee has proudly stood alongside Almeer and his family while advocating for a more just system and helping bring attention to the issues his case represents.
To learn more about Almeer's journey:
🎥 51 Years Behind Bars (Al Jazeera Fault Lines)
https://youtu.be/7UMxtqzQ91A
📰 MLK50: The Toll of His Absence
https://mlk50.com/2023/01/10/the-toll-of-his-absence-the-women-supporting-prisoner-almeer-nance/
📰 Tennessee Lookout: A Man Worthy of a Second Chance
https://tennesseelookout.com/2022/11/28/a-man-worthy-of-a-second-chance/
🎙️ Nashville Public Radio: Almeer Nance's Story
https://wpln.org/post/episodes/almeer-nance-life-sentence/
Every share, every prayer, every person who attends, and every voice raised in support makes a difference.
Please share this post and help us ensure our community is present on July 21.
