Drop Charges Against Robbery Victim GloRilla

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The Issue

Rapper GloRilla was the victim of a crime. Her home in Forsyth County, Georgia, was broken into while she wasn’t there. But instead of only focusing on catching the people who robbed her, deputies arrested her.

Why? Because while investigating the burglary, they found marijuana in her bedroom closet—inside her own private home. Now she’s facing drug charges even though she was the one being targeted and wasn’t present when the break-in occurred.

This isn’t justice. It’s overreach.

GloRilla has already turned herself in and posted bond. But the Forsyth County District Attorney still has a chance to do the right thing—by dropping the charges and refusing to punish victims of crime for minor cannabis possession.

This case is part of a bigger pattern of injustice: people, especially Black women and artists, being criminalized instead of protected. Marijuana is legal in many parts of the country, and no one should face jail time over small amounts—especially not after being robbed.

Sign this petition to demand Forsyth County drop the charges against GloRilla and stop criminalizing people for cannabis in the middle of real trauma.

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Recent signers:
Frieda Rodriguez and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

Rapper GloRilla was the victim of a crime. Her home in Forsyth County, Georgia, was broken into while she wasn’t there. But instead of only focusing on catching the people who robbed her, deputies arrested her.

Why? Because while investigating the burglary, they found marijuana in her bedroom closet—inside her own private home. Now she’s facing drug charges even though she was the one being targeted and wasn’t present when the break-in occurred.

This isn’t justice. It’s overreach.

GloRilla has already turned herself in and posted bond. But the Forsyth County District Attorney still has a chance to do the right thing—by dropping the charges and refusing to punish victims of crime for minor cannabis possession.

This case is part of a bigger pattern of injustice: people, especially Black women and artists, being criminalized instead of protected. Marijuana is legal in many parts of the country, and no one should face jail time over small amounts—especially not after being robbed.

Sign this petition to demand Forsyth County drop the charges against GloRilla and stop criminalizing people for cannabis in the middle of real trauma.

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The Decision Makers

Forsyth County Commission
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Alfred John
Forsyth County Commission - District 2
Thank you for the email informing me of the petition regarding Ms. Gloria Wade. The Board of Commissioners does not have oversight or authority over the Sheriff’s Office or the District Attorney. As such, the petition being directed to the Board might be of limited, if any benefit. This petition might be better served if directed to the appropriate channels. Best regards, Alfred John Chairman, Forsyth County Board of Commissioners | District 2
Laura Semanson
Forsyth County Commission - District 5
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Petition created on July 24, 2025