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Marissa Alexander Supporters Call for Release, Not a New Trial - COLORLINES

11.10.13

Marissa Alexander Supporters Call for Release, Not a New Trial - COLORLINES: Alexander’s sentence was overturned because of flawed jury instructions, but she still hasn’t had a bail hearing. Now, a group of supporters are organizing to stop prosecutor Corey from moving forward on the case, and they are asking the state drop the charges against Alexander. I spoke with Mariame Kaba, who is the founder and director of the restorative justice organization Project NIA. Kaba is working to help free Marissa Alexander—as well as highlight the need to understand black women’s basic humanity.

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