Emily Gillespie

AKA: Gabby Gillespie; Emily Gabby Gillespie
Released
Gender:Female
Era:2010s
State:Virginia
Time Imprisoned:
4 Days
Support
Environmental Activism
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Biography

Emily “Gabby” Gillespie is an environmental activist from Roanoke, Virginia, whose work with Mountain Justice drew on Appalachian women’s history of nonviolent resistance. She joined the May 24, 2013 blockade of the access road to Alpha Natural Resources headquarters in Bristol, Virginia. On July 25, she pleaded guilty to blocking a public roadway, received a 90-day sentence with 80 days suspended, and entered the Bristol jail. She was released for good behavior on July 29 after five days.

Case

Charges: Blocking a public roadway during the May 24, 2013 Alpha Natural Resources headquarters blockade; an obstruction-of-justice charge was dismissed under the plea agreement.
Arrested: May 24, 2013
Sentenced: Jul 25, 2013
Incarcerated: Jul 25, 2013
Released: Jul 29, 2013
Sentence: 90 days in jail with 80 days suspended; released after five days for good behavior, plus a $100 fine, $116 in court costs, and joint restitution.
Convicted: Yes
Plead: Guilty

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