Social Justice

Marissa Alexander Free on Bond

Marissa Alexander is home with her family on Thanksgiving

Published

13 years ago

November 28, 2013

Marissa Alexander, the Florida woman who has been accused of shooting at her abusive husband, is out free on bond and is under house arrest.

Her first conviction was overturned and she was granted a new trial which is set to begin on March 31, 2014.

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Alexander is charged with firing shots near her husband, which she claims were warning shots to fight off her abusive husband.

But the fight continues!

Please stay tuned to Unheard Voices for more on Marissa Alexander and her story.

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Unheard Voices, an award-winning, family owned online news magazine, began in 2004 as a community newsletter serving Neptune, Asbury Park, and Long Branch, N.J. Over time, it grew into a nationally recognized Black-owned media outlet. The publication remains one of the few dedicated to covering social justice issues. Its honors include the NAACP Unsung Hero Award and multiple media innovator awards for excellence in social justice reporting and communications.