The Willow Cherry Justice & Recovery Initiative

Professional and Experienced

Advocating for Due Process Reform and Peer-Led Recovery in Fayette County.

Visiting the chambers Willow Cherry is a trained Adult Peer Support Specialist (APSS) and digital literacy advocate based in Lexington, KY. With a background in Cybersecurity Basics (AT&T Certified) and specialized training in Trauma-Informed Care, Willow combines lived experience with rigorous professional protocols to help others navigate recovery.

Why Innocent People Plead Guilty

In October 2024, after six years of pre-trial detention without a conviction, Willow Cherry entered an Alford Plea to secure his freedom.
An Alford Plea (North Carolina v. Alford) is a specific legal mechanism where a defendant maintains their innocence but acknowledges that the state possesses enough evidence to likely secure a conviction. It is a “best interest” plea—a heartbreaking choice made to end the torture of indefinite incarceration.

Understanding the Alford Plea

Willow Cherry maintains his innocence. This site documents the forensic timeline of the case and the 6-year systemic failure that forced this decision.

Turning Injustice into Service

The justice system isn’t the only broken system in Kentucky. The road to recovery for those battling addiction is often blocked by stigma and lack of resources.

As a state-certified Adult Peer Support Specialist (APSS), Willow Cherry is dedicated to bridging the gap between “Defendant” and “Survivor.” We provide resources for:

Navigating sobriety while incarcerated.
Re-entry support for the wrongfully accused.
Mental health advocacy in Fayette County.

Join the Fight for Reform

The appeal for Case No. 2024-CA-1360 will be ignored, your voice matters. Stay tuned for updates on the case and alerts regarding Kentucky justice reform bills.

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