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A single mom trapped in a downward spiral to the depths of her soul.An excessively zealous Sheriff who passes judgement and sees all who enter his jail—convicted or not—as hardened criminals.A flawed criminal system that could destroy any one of us.
If not for the favorable and encouraging exposure of the news media, Alison could still have been caught in that system.Alison eventually was exonerated of all charges.
Thanks to the love and support of her daughter Jessann—along with family & friends—she survived what could have been a trip of no return.
Alison recounts her experience in “BackSPIN”, providing hope for others.

Crimes within Arizona’s Criminal Justice System! Each day in Maricopa County, Arizona, a person is wrongfully arrested. Jury awards against County Sheriff Arpaio and others have
cost taxpayers millions. It’s a justice system that has cost careers, families, lives. “BackSPIN,” the movie, details the story of tennis pro Alison Hicks – wrongfully arrested, wrongfully accused – and her nightmare in the hands of an Arizona court.