11.   The Barcelona group led by Cases started a new petition drive last month.

12.   The government attempt to stifle the new petition failed with its distribution Friday.

13.   The leader of the petition drive, Oscar Stilley, a Fort Smith lawyer, denied any wrongdoing and vowed to start a new petition drive.

14.   A new petition was filed Thursday morning.

15.   But if the defense attorneys file a new petition in the High Court challenging the government permission, that could cause a further delay.

16.   Four Danish lawmakers on Monday launched a new petition urging a new and fair trial for Abu-Jamal.

17.   Her lawyers submitted a new petition for her release Tuesday after an initial one was rejected on technical grounds, said her lawyer, Gilberto Pagani.

18.   The judges have five days to decide on the new petition.

19.   The new petitions call on China to establish a legal system that could protect human rights.