Birthday: March 5, 1962

Affiliation: Community Activist

Captured: 2007 - life plus 16 years.

IN PRISON 16 YEARS

As a pastor and a consistent activist against police brutality, violence and oppression in her community, Rev. Joy Powell was warned by the Rochester Police department that she was a target because of her speaking out against corruption, the police brutality and “police justifications” in Rochester NY. As a result, Rev. Joy was accused and convicted of 1st Degree Burglary and Assault.

Joy has continued to be an advocate for incarcerated women and is working hard in her current community.



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