MEDIA ADVISORY
Local celebrities encourage voters to support Amendment 6 at free event
WHAT: Marsy’s Law for Florida, the organization advocating for crime victims’ rights through Amendment 6, will host an early voting rally in Miramar on Monday, October 22 from 4-7 p.m. in efforts to educate Floridians about the ways Amendment 6 strengthens constitutional protections for crime victims while energizing local voters to vote in the November election. Free for all attendees, the rally will feature special guests including former Miami Heat basketball players, entertainment by The Old Skool Gang and free food. Registered Broward County voters will be able to vote on-site at the Miramar Branch Library throughout the duration of the event.
WHO: Former Miami Heat player Shane Battier
Former Miami Heat player Alonzo Mourning and his wife, Tracy Mourning
Local crime victims, survivors and advocates
Registered voters in Broward and Dade counties
WHEN: Monday, October 22
4-7 p.m.
WHERE: Miramar Branch Library
2050 Civic Center Place
Miramar, FL 33025
For more information on Amendment 6/Marsy’s Law for Florida, visit marsyslawforfl.com or engage with the campaign socially on Facebook and Twitter by using the hashtag #YesOn6.
About Marsy’s Law
Marsy’s Law is named after Marsalee “Marsy” Nicholas of California who was stalked and killed by her ex-boyfriend in 1983. Only one week after her death, Marsy’s mother and brother, Henry T. Nicholas, walked into a grocery store where they were confronted by the accused murderer. The family, who had just come from a visit to Marsy’s grave, was unaware that the accused had been released on bail. In an effort to honor his sister, Dr. Nicholas, co-founder of Broadcom Corporation, has made it his mission to give victims and their families constitutional protections and equal rights. He formed Marsy’s Law for All in 2009, providing expertise and resources to victims’ rights organizations nationwide.
