Marissa Alexander

Women and Crime

Cloud10

True Crime, Social Sciences, Science, Society & Culture

4.6 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 21 October 2025

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Ep 286: Instead of protection, this domestic violence survivor was sentenced to twenty years in prison. Was it justice, or a system stacked against her? This is the Marissa Alexander story. Sources for Today's Episode: Essence CBS News Justia Law Florida General Assembly Fox News The Guardian Tampa Bay times Miami Herald Politico AP News Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Chewy - This Halloween, make your pets be part of the celebration. Shop costumes, toys, and treats with Chewy! Go to Chewpanions.chewy.com/WOMENANDCRIMEPODCAST to get $20 off your first order. Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Get Even More Women&Crime Episodes: • Patreon - Ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade for $5 a month to get a new extra episode every month, as well as exclusive virtual HappyHours with Meg & Amy. Check-out other tiers for perks such as lectures, true crime book club, and more! Visit our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime • Apple Subscriptions - Exclusive episodes and ad-free regular stories are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $4.99 a month, or save with an annual membership. • YouTube Memberships - Exclusive episode available on YouTube for only $4.99 a month. https://www.youtube.com/@WomenandCrime/membership Help is Available: If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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