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  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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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03/05/14- Roland Martin talks with Rep. Corrine Brown about the latest in the Marissa Alexander case and what needs to be done in order to…

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Marissa Alexander, 33, the Jacksonville mother of three who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for firing a warning shot at her abusive husband,…

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A judge has ruled that Marissa Alexander can remain free on bond after the Florida State Attorney filed a motion claiming that the defendant violated…

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida legislators are pushing ahead with a bill designed to make it clear people can show a gun, or even fire a…

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01/08/14- Roland Martin talks to Congresswoman Corrine Brown about the latest developments in the Marissa Alexander case including why the State Attorney’s Office is trying…

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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…

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Florida Special Prosecutor Angela Corey has filed a motion to revoke the bond of Marissa Alexander, claiming she violated conditions of her parole by running…

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It’s been quite the year in politics with some advances for certain causes and a litany of failures in the other. Boo hiss to the…