Florida mother Marissa Alexander became the poster girl for domestic violence victims and their unfair treatment by the justice system. After facing up to 60…
Marissa Alexander, the black woman who many feel was unfairly jailed per Florida’s seemingly disparate application of its “Stand Your Ground” laws, was released from prison Tuesday afternoon, according to local Jacksonville station 4JAX. Alexander will come home, but will spend the next two years under electronic monitoring – and on her own dime. SEE […]
We have all gotten to know Marissa Alexander as a Black mother of two from Florida who fired a warning shot at her abusive husband…
First Coast News is reporting Marissa Alexander, the woman who was sent to prison after firing two warning shots into the ceiling after a dispute…
Regardless of how one feels about the stance For Harriet founder Kimberly Foster (pictured below) takes in her essay, “Why I Will Not March For Eric…
On Friday, Circuit Judge James H. Daniel denied Marissa Alexander’s request for a new Stand Your Ground hearing to seek immunity from prosecution under the law for…
Supporters of Marissa Alexander have organized a Mother’s Day “Week of Action” to raise awareness about Alexander’s case and the harsh realities of Black mothers…
*The Florida woman who won a retrial after being sentenced to 20 years in prison for firing a “warning shot” in the direction of her violent husband has been told that her jail term could be tripled if she is convicted again. Marissa Alexander could be sent to prison for a minimum of 60 years […]
Does Florida State Attorney Angela Corey have a vendetta against Marissa Alexander? Some are asking that question after Corey filed to have the 33-year old Jacksonville mother’s bond revoked on the grounds that she violated the conditions of her parole by running errands. Alexander has been out on bail since Nov. 27, after a state […]
Florida State Attorney Angela Corey filed a motion late Monday evening to revoke the bond of Marissa Alexander. According to local news, Alexander was ordered…
Marissa Alexander was sent to prison for 20 years for firing a gun in the air and on Wednesday she finally had a chance to go home. Alexander will be under house arrest until her new trial starts, but hopefully this is the beginning of the end of this outrageous case. Many nationwide spoke out […]