Cyntoia Brown's Birthday Card
Dear Friends,
Cyntoia Denise Brown's story has made national headlines for years since she was convicted for killing a man who bought her for sex when she was only 16 years old. A juvenile court found her competent to be tried as an adult. She was convicted of murder and robbery, and sentenced to life in prison.
Earlier this month Cyntoia was granted clemency by the Governor of Tennessee, Bill Haslam. Cyntoia turns 31 on Tuesday, January 29. She will be released to parole supervision later this year on August 7 after serving 15 years in prison.
Cyntoia’s story spread widely in the fall of 2017 amid the #MeToo movement. Supporters have rallied around her case with the hashtag #FreeCyntoiaBrown, calling it an example of unjust incarceration of children and victims of sex trafficking, particularly young women of color.
Please join the Campaign for Youth Justice in wishing Cyntoia a very Happy Birthday. Let her know that we are celebrating with her and sending her encouragement by adding your name today.
Cyntoia Brown's Birthday Card
Dear Friends,
Cyntoia Denise Brown's story has made national headlines for years since she was convicted for killing a man who bought her for sex when she was only 16 years old. A juvenile court found her competent to be tried as an adult. She was convicted of murder and robbery, and sentenced to life in prison.
Earlier this month Cyntoia was granted clemency by the Governor of Tennessee, Bill Haslam. Cyntoia turns 31 on Tuesday, January 29. She will be released to parole supervision later this year on August 7 after serving 15 years in prison.
Cyntoia’s story spread widely in the fall of 2017 amid the #MeToo movement. Supporters have rallied around her case with the hashtag #FreeCyntoiaBrown, calling it an example of unjust incarceration of children and victims of sex trafficking, particularly young women of color.
Please join the Campaign for Youth Justice in wishing Cyntoia a very Happy Birthday. Let her know that we are celebrating with her and sending her encouragement by adding your name today.