E HIBIT 2
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
WESTERN DIVISION
TERRY HOBBS,
Plaintiff,
v.
NATALIE PASDAR, et a!.,
Defendants.
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CV NO.: 4~09~CV-0008BSM
DECLARATION OF NATALIE PASDAR
I, Natalie Pasdar, declare as follows:
1.
"My name is Natalie Pasdar. I am over the age of21 and competent to give this
declaration.
2.
All of the information set forth herein is within my personal knowledge and is in
all things true and correct.
3.
I first became aware of the West Memphis 3 (the "WM3"), the Robin Hood Hills
Murders ("Murders") and Terry Hobbs ("Hobbs") in approximately May 2007,
when I watched the two Paradise Lost documentaries. The Paradise Lost films
contain actual footage of the trials, interviews with the WM3and interviews with
parents ofthe victims.
4.
It appeared to me that since 1994 there has been a very public controversy
regarding whether the WM3 were wrongfully convicted. Specifically, movies,
press reports, blogs and private citizens have spoken out on the issues. Many
believed (and believe) there is insufficient evidence linking the WM3 to the
Murders. Some believe the WM3 are guilty. This controversy, whatever side is
argued, is very much a public concern.
It involves American citizens' rights to
fair trials, police and prosecutors' obligations to uphold the law, and the
''justness'' ofour court systems.
5.
After watching the Paradise Lost films, I donated money to the Damien Echols
Trust Account to assist with his legal fees.
6.
Lorri Davis ("Davis"), the wife of Damien Echols and a leader among the WM3
activists, subsequently reached out and contacted me to thank me for my
donation.
This began a correspondence and telephone communication
relationship regarding the WM3 case. Davis has acquired extensive knowledge
about the Murders, the trials of the WM3, the publicity about the WM3 and the
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