This has been a tragic month. Our hearts are broken. The children in Texas who were killed were of that magical age of 10. The age of impish smiles, intense curiosity, silly jokes, and really great hugs. Two teachers died protecting those children.  The men and women who were killed in Buffalo were active members…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2022 Contact: Maria DeLiberato [email protected] (727) 503-2730 U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Undercuts Sixth Amendment Right to Effective Trial Counsel TAMPA, Florida – In a 6-3 decision, the United States Supreme Court yesterday removed an important mechanism for enforcing the fundamental constitutional right to effective trial counsel. The ruling in Shinn…

TAMPA, Florida – Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (FADP), a statewide grassroots organization working to end to the death penalty in Florida, has named Maria DeLiberato as its new executive director. “We are pleased and excited to announce this appointment,” said Sheila Meehan, FADP Board Chair. “Maria will bring additional leadership, energy, and…