First degree murder or 2nd degree, 20 years of I confessed, the State Attorney said. The Police and State Attorney intimidated and attempted to psychologically coerce me through lies and scare tactics into a false confession as I sit in prison, already wrongfully convicted, isolated from family, under extreme mental duress - all because my husband left me twelve years ago, turning his back on his family as well.

In the courtroom, the "murder suspect" label smeared my character for a nonexistent crime that had no relationship to my current charges and slanted the judges opinion, coercing me into a plea by the prosecutors piling on of charges that promised a much longer sentence had I gone to trial and lost.

Refusing to confess infuriated Police who then:

• Threatened to charge me with additional crime
• Vindictively cancelled my approved work release transfer and eligibility
• Slandered me to family and associates (my children's father now ignores court-ordered visitation and keeps my children from me).

The State Attorney has unlimited, unchecked power to investigate cases however he chooses. He has terrified, harassed, lied to, humiliated and punished me, leaving my life, reputation and peace of mind devastated. But since he didn't profit from my downfall, neither the Florida Bar nor the Commission on Ethics have disciplinary jurisdiction. My complaint was ignored.

I'm afraid. Soon I'll be released with probation. Will they revoke that? I'm college educated, a former teacher and business owner, but I lack resources to hire investigators or even an attorney. I spend hours on research to clear my current charges.

What can I do to stop the harassment? I'm innocent! I've heard "Public exposure is a powerful antidote to injustice".

• Suggestions?
• Legal Advice?
• Help me form a web site?
• Please write, cheer me up!

I have chosen an attorney that I would like to help me. He has allowed me to start a legal defense fund. Donations can be made directly to me or the attorney:

Ethan Way, PA
119 East Park Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Any donation over $15 and I will send you a crocheted, stuffed tweety handmade by me. Thank you for helping!

Write to me at:

Kimberly Mary Cannon
#550312 / C4
Gadsden Correctional Facility
6044 Greensboro Hwy
Quincy, FL 32351

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