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Created by A Supporter on October 12, 2007, 6:17 am



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 Dear Judge Mitchell,

We hope you will fully read and take into consideration the following sincere plea.

There is no lesson that Michelle Rodriguez could learn in 180 days that she couldn't learn in 18, or even 8. We do not believe that the imprisonment of this women is a demonstration of justice nor a fair punishment for her crimes. She is a good person. You were not allowed the opportunity to see Mayte Michelle Rodriguez the human, only the name on a legal document and if anything the "celebrity" name. To us, she is not a celebrity. We do not just support her for her few films or her professional career. We support her as a human being who, flaws included, has demonstrated so much kindness to others.

The Michelle Rodriguez we know when once stopped by a crying fan, told the fan that she's just a girl like her and took her with her to the movies and to hang out for the day with she and her friends. The Michelle we know was recently late to her own movie premiere, missing out on red carpet publicity for herself b/c she had stopped to talk to fans, sign autographs, and take photos on the streets of Toronto while the rest of the cast rode straight to the red carpet. She doesn't walk around with bodyguards, demand lists, nor a team of publicists. She is not a celebrity in any way that a celebrity is known. She speaks for herself, she's honest, and she's kind. She walks alone wherever she goes and NEVER turns down an autograph, a photo, a request for help, nor a demonstration of love. The Michelle we know constantly strives to inspire women to be strong, self-loving, educated, and confident in themselves. The Michelle we know has a plan to develop a ranger program where kids can be taken from their confined and seemingly hopeless environments in inner cities and explore the world and learn about saving the environment and preserving nature. The Michelle we know does all she can to raise money and awareness for a small non-profit, animal-sheltering wildlife foundation in Florida run by a hard-working man and his elderly mother. The Michelle we know is in the process of writing an adventure movie for kids that will teach them the importance of showing love to animals, one's family, and to the world. This is the Michelle we know, plus so much more that you never got to see in your short time in a court room with her.

Whether she's walking in a runway show for MS Race for the Cure, appearing at US-troop supporting events, speaking at AIDS events, being honored by APCH in LA for her achievements and influence on young urban women, collecting funds for The Nature Sanctuary, or simply taking time out of her life to communicate messages of love to her fans....she does what she does for all the right reasons. She doesn't make hoards of money and she rarely gets publicity for any of her true loves which involve kids, animals, her family, and her fans. Instead she does it behind closed doors. What she also does behind closed doors is absorb every ounce of knowledge she can. Self taught, she's educated herself in history, art, science, metaphysics, psychology, world cultures, and the likes. The Michelle of today is not the same Michelle of 2 years ago who committed that second DUI, or even the same Michelle of a year ago. She is not perfect, and even she will admit she's made many mistakes, but she's ever evolving, as we all are.

Michelle has young fans who were rape victims, domestic abuse victims, of low-income upbringings and so on and they hold her as an inspiration that someone can come from a troubled background and overcome obstacles and find success b/c she herself did the same, growing everywhere from Texas to the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, losing her father young, and spending her teen years surviving the ghettos of Jersey. Michelle knows the responsibility she has and the opportunity for communication she has in her position, especially due to her highly publicized mistakes. She expresses this to friends and family and fans all the time. She is aware, and she does her very best. And she is always growing and is always trying to learn what she can from the "school of life" as she so appropriately calls it. We are asking, nay begging you to have mercy on Ms. Rodriguez and reverse or lesson your decision for her to serve so much time behind bars. She is a good soul and has much to offer the world that cannot be achieved if imprisoned for such an amount of time. Please. Please rethink and lesson this sentence. Thank you very much for your time. And as Michelle herself so often says in response to anyone and everyone who shows support or kindness to their fellow man: One Love.

Thank you.


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1,400 2 Nov 2007 - 20:39    J Riley : Michelle wrote a sincere and heartfelt letter to you asking for leniency. We are doing the same. I hope you do not ignore our cries and you will choose to show some mercy. Give her one last chance. Let her show you, and the world, that she has grown. Jail will not help her, it will only hinder her and her efforts to help others. Please consider our plea, and if nothing else cut this sentence in half. Thank you Judge Mitchell for your time.
1,399 2 Nov 2007 - 17:57    Alex Herman :
1,398 1 Nov 2007 - 9:38    my : i know that michelle will overcome and handle this because i believe that she's a good person with a good heart and as we all know a very strong woman.
1,397 1 Nov 2007 - 1:40    Leôncio Pinheiro Pereira :
1,396 1 Nov 2007 - 1:14    Christopher Maiken :
1,395 31 Oct 2007 - 20:39    Rochelle Mariano :
1,394 31 Oct 2007 - 18:56    Wellyda cinthya :
1,393 31 Oct 2007 - 17:30    Open Your Mind : All I can ask is that you rethink this harsh sentence you've instilled upon Michelle. Does the punishment really fit the crime? Or better yet, was there a crime actually even committed? Thank you for your time.
1,392 31 Oct 2007 - 15:14    denis oliveira : no,please,don't send her to jail,she's are a good person,considere that,give the girl one chance mr judge! (denis,from brazil)
1,391 31 Oct 2007 - 14:42    kahina :
1,390 31 Oct 2007 - 14:36    Amy Perkins :
1,389 31 Oct 2007 - 13:03    samantha young :
1,388 31 Oct 2007 - 11:45    Steve :
1,387 31 Oct 2007 - 4:43    John Corker : It is my belief that an extended stay would only do psycological damage and not do much towards michelle's rehabilitation. Michelle is a bright woman with many people who love and support her; please be lineant.
1,386 30 Oct 2007 - 23:40    Brittny Jones :
1,385 30 Oct 2007 - 20:11    Ken Lundegard :
1,384 30 Oct 2007 - 18:59    tonya miller : keep your head up cause to me u dont deserve this
1,383 30 Oct 2007 - 18:08    Steven Bonet : Michele is an outstanding citizen of the community and should be given an oportunity. Please do not incarcerate her. Thank you
1,382 30 Oct 2007 - 18:04    natalie : please reduce or cancel this sentence! or at the very least let her report to jail AFTER christmas? please?
1,381 30 Oct 2007 - 16:20    Gina Peyketewa :
1,380 30 Oct 2007 - 13:06    océane :
1,379 30 Oct 2007 - 12:59    Aly : No matter what Michelle hold your head high!!I think Michelle got a raw deal as opposed to many other A list celbs.. Yes everyone makes mistakes but take into consideration situations occur in our lives that are sometimes beyond our control and what is to say that Michelle was not going through something in her life then..See us normal folk can go off the rails and have private issues in our lives, but when your under the limelight everything you do is scrutinized so please judge Mitchell for Michelle look outside the box!!
1,378 30 Oct 2007 - 12:27    xavier perez :
1,377 30 Oct 2007 - 10:38    veronica :
1,376 30 Oct 2007 - 10:35    chevaughn cameron : michelle as been a role model to me for years through her hard work and dedication
1,375 30 Oct 2007 - 8:09    Michael : Please Think This Over Thanks
1,374 30 Oct 2007 - 6:57    Annemie : Free Michelle!
1,373 30 Oct 2007 - 5:18    Cunilala : michelle this is only the begining of the rest of your life...think of this as your mark...this is nothing compared to the type of impact your overall presence is causing amongst those that follow your work...feel good and keep your chin up...we love you.
1,372 30 Oct 2007 - 3:38    Erik Perez :
1,371 30 Oct 2007 - 3:37    Vachel Fletcher :
1,370 30 Oct 2007 - 3:32    Aiden :
1,369 30 Oct 2007 - 2:47    Kari :
1,368 30 Oct 2007 - 2:33    Hope Schenebricker :
1,367 30 Oct 2007 - 2:30    jeannette Ramos : She is a good person and money should not be spent this way.. there are other real criminals out there that should be put in jail not michelle.. use are tax money wisely!!!!
1,366 30 Oct 2007 - 2:00    Ryan Kreiner :
1,365 30 Oct 2007 - 1:35    Aimal Mehrabi :
1,364 30 Oct 2007 - 1:28    Rafael Nieves :
1,363 30 Oct 2007 - 1:00    Joellyn Mumcian : I think 6 months is a pretty harsh sentence in light of the violation. Ms. Rodriguez was in the wrong to violate her probation, but what good will keeping her behind bars do? Give her some strict community service, something she could do to make a difference in someones life. I think she's a person who deserves another chance to prove shes changed. What about all these other celebutantes who keep breaking the law then get a
1,362 30 Oct 2007 - 0:29    Gabby Bradley : Let Michelle go free - if ya can do it to Paris you can do it 4 her too.......
1,361 29 Oct 2007 - 23:56    Johnny caron : I definitely agree with the statement for michelle as I have met her before and she seemed very down to earth and a genuine person.
1,360 29 Oct 2007 - 23:27    Amy Lamson :
1,359 29 Oct 2007 - 23:07    Melinda Britton : Please, push this petition through,don't send Michelle to jail,go after the real ciminals.
1,358 29 Oct 2007 - 23:06    Ashley Heeter :
1,357 29 Oct 2007 - 22:57    Theresa Jones : 180 days is a ridiculous amount of time for a sincere human being like Michelle Rodriguez. She has done her time and paid her dues mentally and does not need 6 months to figure out what went wrong. The only thing 6 months will do to this wonderful woman is **** the positive life out of her.
1,356 29 Oct 2007 - 22:49    AMMY LOPEZ :
1,355 29 Oct 2007 - 22:27    Rachele :
1,354 29 Oct 2007 - 22:25    sonja : we are all human and we make mistakes.No matter what happenes,i'll always be a fan of michelle rodriguez because she is a good person and a great role model for younger girls,and future actresses.Michelle no matter what keep your head up,always stay positive and continue on with your succsess as an actress much love to you always :)
1,353 29 Oct 2007 - 22:09    Giselle Bastanchury :
1,352 29 Oct 2007 - 21:54    isaac : i think every 1 makes mistakes
1,351 29 Oct 2007 - 21:48    Claude : Michelle, I feel your sincerity and real you. You feel life and express yourself from your heart. I believe you can best fulfill this time with kids assisting them. you can call me anytime in San Diego. love ya Michelle
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