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In reply to the discussion: Marissa Alexander gets Thanksgiving & early Christmas present. She was released on bond from prison [View all]DLevine
(1,788 posts)In Rico Gray's original deposition dated 11/22/2010, he corroborated much of Marissa's testimony.
He admitted he had threatened to beat her (as he had numerous times before, which is why she had a restraining order against him). He also admitted to having beaten 4 of the 5 mothers of his children.
After he threatened to beat her, Marissa retreated to the attached garage. Rico said he knew she couldn't escape from the garage because it was locked. When she came back with the gun and tried to leave the house, he told her he wouldn't let her leave until she talked to him. She fired a shot in the air, not directed at him or his kids, and he left the house.
He later recanted all this, saying he made it up to protect Marissa. He totally changed his story.
Both kids have changed their stories at times. At one time one of the boys said Marissa shot in the air because his dad was beating her. Another time one of the boys said he heard the gunshot, but didn't see the gun. We only have Rico's word for it that the shots were fired anywhere near him or his sons. And again, he and his sons gave completely different accounts at different times.
As to why she was there that day? She had moved from their marital home, but returned to get some clothes. She did not expect him to be there at the time.
So, why did she later violate her parole by confronting him (the incident where he claims she gave him a black eye)? She went there to get his signature on medical insurance paperwork for their premature baby. After that incident, she went to the hospital for injuries sustained in an altercation with Rico. Evidently he did not require medical attention.
Believe who you will, but I believe Marissa.