As we mourn the heartbreaking and preventable loss of Marisol Fuentes, we must also face a difficult truth: this tragedy was made possible by a failure in our justice system.

When Magistrate Stephanie Johnson set Michael Gleeson’s bail at only $5,000, despite clear warning signs, she put a price on Marisol’s life and compromised the safety of our entire community. This decision allowed a dangerous individual to walk free, leading directly to Marisol’s death.

We believe our community and our state deserve better. We need a justice system that truly protects the vulnerable and holds decision-makers accountable. For these reasons, we call for the resignation of Magistrate Stephanie Johnson and for the legislators to take a deep dive into our court system.

Let us come together to honor Marisol’s memory and insist on the vigilance, responsibility, and accountability that every member of our community deserves.

Thank you for standing with us.