NICOLE ADDIMANDO

Nikki Addimando with her two children. — Nicole “Nikki” Addimando

is a dear friend, sister, mother, and beloved community member in the Hudson Valley of New York.
On February 11, 2020 she was sentenced by Judge Edward T. McLoughlin to 19 years to life in the New York State prison system for defending her own life against her abuser.
To read about her story of abuse and injustice at the hands of our criminal justice system, click here.

THE NICOLE ADDIMANDO COMMUNITY DEFENSE COMMITTEE

We are a collective of Nikki’s friends and advocates, working to bring awareness and action toward the decriminalization of domestic abuse survivors, and to highlight her unjust prosecution, conviction, and sentencing.

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For regular updates and more information, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @westandwithnikki. Please share our posts to spread Nikki’s story!

As we close in on one year since the start of the pandemic, we are remembering the last time we were together.

One year ago we hosted an art show and fundraising event for Nikki’s trial fees. We had no idea it would be our last large gathering

On International Women’s Day, we want to acknowledge that we stand with ALL women behind bars for surviving domestic violence — further trapped in the cycle of abuse (isolated, monitored, dehumanized) by a system rooted in patriarchy, mis

Thank you @andsoistayed for this beautiful tribute to Nikki.
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Nicole "Nikki" Addimando is a loving mom of two young children, self-taught artist, and survivor of domestic violence. She's a truly courageous person who cares deeply about h

In August of 2019, the talented filmmakers behind @andsoistayed approached us about including Nikki's story in their forthcoming documentary about survivors of domestic violence who are unjustly incarcerated for killing their abusers in self-defense.

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**The Appeal**

**Nikki suffered a great injustice at the hands of the Dutchess County courts. Her constitutional rights were violated.**
**Read about her appeal here.**

The Nicole Addimando Community Defense Committee

P.O. Box 2397

Poughkeepsie, NY 12603