January 27, 2017 Today, after 3 years behind bars and 2 years of house detention, Marissa Alexander was finally released from state confinement. Marissa Alexander has been punished for over 5 years...
Today is January 27, 2017, the day that Marissa Alexander isl finally freed from house detention and all forms of state confinement!! Here is a statement from Marissa and her family:
"We are grateful to God that this chapter of Marissa's life will come to a close on January 27, 2017. We are sincerely thankful and appreciative to all who rallied, supported and prayed for Marissa's release. As she enters a new chapter, with endless possibilities, we ask that you will continue to support Marissa through her non-profit organization that was established to end domestic violence and injustice in the criminal justice system, The Marissa Alexander Justice Project. Without you, today would not be possible. Thank you again and again."
Free Marissa Now statement at the link above. Marissa Alexander Justice Project: http://forgottenmajority.net/index.php/category/marissa-alexander-justice-project/
Thank you to all of Marissa’s allies on tumblr who spread the word about her case and efforts to free her. Your support made a difference! xo
