Date: November 4, 2013
From: Free Marissa Now Mobilization Campaign
Contact: [email protected]
For Immediate Release
Marissa Alexander supporters launch Freedom Fund
Since State Attorney Angela Corey refuses to drop the case against Marissa Alexander, continuing a pattern of unjust targeting and prosecution, the Free Marissa Now campaign is turning to education and fundraising to support Alexander in winning her freedom through a new trial.
Marissa Alexander is an African American mother of three and survivor of domestic violence from Jacksonville, FL. In 2010, she fired a warning shot upwards into a wall to defend herself from a life-threatening beating from her estranged husband. Despite the fact that Marissa caused no injuries and has no previous criminal record, and despite the fact that Florida’s self-defense law includes the right to “Stand Your Ground,” she was subsequently arrested, prosecuted, and sentenced to 20 years in prison. In September 2013, a Florida Appeals Court secured her right to a new trial due to serious errors by the prosecution.
Marissa’s legal team is working without pay. But conducting an excellent defense is still very costly. Marissa’s supporters intend to raise $10,000 by Dec 31, 2013 for the Marissa Alexander Legal Defense Fund to help cover these costs.
The Indiegogo site receiving donations is http://tiny.cc/freedomfundraiser
Marissa’s new trial is scheduled to begin March 31, 2014. In addition to raising urgently needed resources for a new trial, Free Marissa Now will do community organizing to make sure her support movement keeps growing. It will also continue to raise awareness about domestic violence and mass incarceration.
This fundraiser is accountable to Marissa Alexander and her family. All proceeds from the fundraiser go to the Marissa Alexander Legal Defense Fund which is administered by Marissa’s family on her behalf. Information about the fundraiser is also available on the family’s website.
Contact the Free Marissa Now campaign at [email protected] for more information.
Free Marissa Now Mobilization Campaign
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From: Free Marissa Now Mobilization Campaign
Contact: [email protected]
For Immediate Release
Marissa Alexander supporters launch Freedom Fund
Since State Attorney Angela Corey refuses to drop the case against Marissa Alexander, continuing a pattern of unjust targeting and prosecution, the Free Marissa Now campaign is turning to education and fundraising to support Alexander in winning her freedom through a new trial.
Marissa Alexander is an African American mother of three and survivor of domestic violence from Jacksonville, FL. In 2010, she fired a warning shot upwards into a wall to defend herself from a life-threatening beating from her estranged husband. Despite the fact that Marissa caused no injuries and has no previous criminal record, and despite the fact that Florida’s self-defense law includes the right to “Stand Your Ground,” she was subsequently arrested, prosecuted, and sentenced to 20 years in prison. In September 2013, a Florida Appeals Court secured her right to a new trial due to serious errors by the prosecution.
Marissa’s legal team is working without pay. But conducting an excellent defense is still very costly. Marissa’s supporters intend to raise $10,000 by Dec 31, 2013 for the Marissa Alexander Legal Defense Fund to help cover these costs.
The Indiegogo site receiving donations is http://tiny.cc/freedomfundraiser
Marissa’s new trial is scheduled to begin March 31, 2014. In addition to raising urgently needed resources for a new trial, Free Marissa Now will do community organizing to make sure her support movement keeps growing. It will also continue to raise awareness about domestic violence and mass incarceration.
This fundraiser is accountable to Marissa Alexander and her family. All proceeds from the fundraiser go to the Marissa Alexander Legal Defense Fund which is administered by Marissa’s family on her behalf. Information about the fundraiser is also available on the family’s website.
Contact the Free Marissa Now campaign at [email protected] for more information.
Free Marissa Now Mobilization Campaign
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