Jessica Lopez discusses her new found freedom

Served the last 10 months in a Pennsylvania State Prison

• Marquis Lupton
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  Marquis Lupton is an On-Air Host/Producer for WITF. A graduate of Shippensburg University (undergrad), and graduate of Morgan State University (graduate), Lupton is happy to bring his unique delivery and background back to Central Pennsylvania. Previously, Marquis worked as a board operator and Club DJ for FM97 WLAN, and later decided to switch gears to pursue television. Switching from radio, Marquis got his start in television working for CNN as a control board operator for the Situation Room and later as an assistant field producer for CNN’s Pentagon Unit. Post-CNN, Lupton decided to get in front of the camera, and became a reporter/anchor making stops at CBS 21, WMDT ABC 47, and NBC 40 in Atlantic City. With a journalism career spanning over a decade, Lupton has had the opportunity to interview people like Sen. Corey Booker, former Gov. Chris Christie, Shaq, Oprah Winfrey, and a lengthy list of Senators, city council members, and State representatives. Marquis also ran a digital media company for 5 years, called TCP Media Group, which was a media company aimed at giving marginalized groups in Pennsylvania a voice. Marquis returned to radio in 2022, and is excited to be back “home” with radio.
  
  Marquis is also a native of Lancaster, and a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School.

Aired; March 12th, 2024.

Jessica Lopez, who spent the last 10 months incarcerated for her involvement in violent protests in downtown Lancaster following the fatal police shooting of Ricardo Munoz on September 2020, has emerged from prison to reclaim her place in society. The protests erupted as a response to Munoz’s death and were part of a broader movement for equality that had been brewing in Lancaster city and county. Munoz, diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, was shot by police after allegedly charging at an officer with a knife during a domestic disturbance call.

Lopez’s return to the public eye comes after a period of introspection and reconnecting with her family, including her mother and four children. Her journey is marked by a history of trauma, including sexual assault at age 14 and the deportation of her father when she was just 3 years old, alongside her mother’s own incarceration. Many argue that this traumatic past has shaped Lopez’s responses to situations and fostered her distrust of the judicial system.

Now, as she steps into the limelight once more, Lopez’s story serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities of social justice and personal struggle. Her experiences highlight the intersectionality of systemic issues and individual trauma, shedding light on the need for empathy and understanding in the pursuit of a more just society. Despite the challenges she has faced, Lopez’s resilience shines through as she seeks to reintegrate into her community and make sense of her past. Her journey is a testament to the human spirit’s capacity for growth and healing, even in the face of adversity.

Now, as Jessica Lopez takes her place on “The Spark,” and in the Lancaster community as a whole, she brings with her a message of hope and perseverance, inspiring others to confront their own struggles and work towards a better future for all.