Written by Tara Ashby

A System of Empty Promises

As the months of the year fall by and we approach the 1 year anniversary of Carly's trial, we are now at a critical turning point in the fight for justice for Carly. After a rushed trial, a devastating life sentence, and months of delays, Carly’s appeal is finally before the Mississippi Supreme Court. While the process has been slow and complex, one thing is clear: this case is far from over.

I started the Justice for Carly Gregg Facebook group because what happened to her is not justice—it is cruelty wrapped in the appearance of law. At just 15 years old, Carly was in the middle of a mental health crisis, brought on in part by the effects of Lexapro. Something tragic happened. But instead of grace, understanding, or compassion, the system cast her aside.

Two Dates That Changed Everything for Me

Why Carly Gregg Matters to Me

Being part of this advocacy is not just something I’ve chosen—it’s something that has chosen me, in the most profound and personal way.