Demand the release of Keashtani Sapp from unjust sentencing

Demand the release of Keashtani Sapp from unjust sentencing

Recent signers:
Harry McBride and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

The story of Keashtani Sapp is one of tragic injustice and heartbreak. At the age of 22, she was swept into a legal nightmare that led to her serving 13 long years in the harsh conditions of Lowell Correctional Institution in Florida. Imagine a young woman, just stepping into adulthood, with no prior understanding of the legal system, entrapped by circumstances and left without the guidance of a public defender.

Keashtani was charged with assault with a firearm—a firearm she never even possessed. Unaware of the complexities of the law, and without sufficient legal counsel, she was persuaded to agree to a plea deal by her conflict counselor. It was a decision made under immense pressure and lack of knowledge, a decision that would unjustly bind her to a 25-year sentence.

Adding to the miscarriage of justice, an unrelated case was unfairly linked to her charges, further complicating her ability to fight for her freedom. Her attempts to withdraw the plea were denied, leaving her trapped in a legal quagmire with no way out.

She has now spent 13 years behind bars, suffering the emotional and psychological toll of an unjust system. Keashtani has already served more than the minimum sentence of 12 years for her alleged crimes. It's high time for a case review that could pave the path for her release. It's vital to acknowledge that this injustice not only affects her but devastates her family, who have stood by helplessly, watching their daughter endure this senseless punishment.

Florida's justice system must revisit her case with fairness and compassion. It’s imperative that we demand a review of Keashtani's situation, considering the fact that her initial agreement came under duress and misinformation. She needs another chance—a chance to live the life she was robbed of over a decade ago.

Let us rally together to call upon the judicial authorities to re-evaluate her case. Keashtani deserves to be reunited with her family and healed from the scars of the Florida prison system's harsh reality. Join us in signing this petition as a step towards justice and freedom for Keashtani Sapp. Your signature can fuel the change and bring this injustice to light.

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Recent signers:
Harry McBride and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

The story of Keashtani Sapp is one of tragic injustice and heartbreak. At the age of 22, she was swept into a legal nightmare that led to her serving 13 long years in the harsh conditions of Lowell Correctional Institution in Florida. Imagine a young woman, just stepping into adulthood, with no prior understanding of the legal system, entrapped by circumstances and left without the guidance of a public defender.

Keashtani was charged with assault with a firearm—a firearm she never even possessed. Unaware of the complexities of the law, and without sufficient legal counsel, she was persuaded to agree to a plea deal by her conflict counselor. It was a decision made under immense pressure and lack of knowledge, a decision that would unjustly bind her to a 25-year sentence.

Adding to the miscarriage of justice, an unrelated case was unfairly linked to her charges, further complicating her ability to fight for her freedom. Her attempts to withdraw the plea were denied, leaving her trapped in a legal quagmire with no way out.

She has now spent 13 years behind bars, suffering the emotional and psychological toll of an unjust system. Keashtani has already served more than the minimum sentence of 12 years for her alleged crimes. It's high time for a case review that could pave the path for her release. It's vital to acknowledge that this injustice not only affects her but devastates her family, who have stood by helplessly, watching their daughter endure this senseless punishment.

Florida's justice system must revisit her case with fairness and compassion. It’s imperative that we demand a review of Keashtani's situation, considering the fact that her initial agreement came under duress and misinformation. She needs another chance—a chance to live the life she was robbed of over a decade ago.

Let us rally together to call upon the judicial authorities to re-evaluate her case. Keashtani deserves to be reunited with her family and healed from the scars of the Florida prison system's harsh reality. Join us in signing this petition as a step towards justice and freedom for Keashtani Sapp. Your signature can fuel the change and bring this injustice to light.

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