Marissa Alexander

Marissa Alexander was originally charged to 20 years in prison for firing a gunshot in the wall of her home during a confrontation with her husband. Her husband, Rico Gray, a 245-pound Jacksonville truck driver with a history of domestic violence confronted her on August 1, 2010, in an attempt to flee Alexander picked up a handgun and fired as a warning shot.

Now after spending over a 1000 days in jail Alexander has been released on bond until a verdict is reached on her new trial set for March 31, 2014. Alexander will be under house arrest while she awaits the new trial ordered by the 1st District Court of Appeals.

The Free Marissa Now Mobilization Campaign is determined to win complete exoneration for Marissa Alexander, and they are accepting donations from anyone who wants to help with the campaign. If you are looking to donate to the campaign donors can give at Justice for Marissa