Amy Fisher
Amy Elizabeth Fisher is an American woman who became widely known in 1992 after shooting and severely injuring Mary Jo Buttafuoco, the wife of Joey Buttafuoco, with whom Fisher had a relationship as a teenager.
Amy Elizabeth Fisher is an American woman who became widely known in 1992 after shooting and severely injuring Mary Jo Buttafuoco, the wife of Joey Buttafuoco, with whom Fisher had a relationship as a teenager. She was convicted on a reduced charge, served prison time, and later worked in media and adult entertainment.
Background
Amy Fisher was born in 1974 and grew up on Long Island, New York. She became publicly known as a teenager during the early 1990s through her relationship with Joey Buttafuoco and the subsequent shooting case.
1992 shooting and trial
Fisher shot Mary Jo Buttafuoco in May 1992, severely injuring her. Fisher later pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of aggravated assault and received an indeterminate prison sentence.
Prison and release
Fisher served seven years in prison and was released on parole in 1999. Her case remained widely discussed because of its tabloid coverage and television adaptations.
Later life and media career
After prison, Fisher wrote autobiographical material and worked in media. Later reports also described her as a webcam model and adult film actress.
Key facts
- In 1992, Fisher shot Mary Jo Buttafuoco in Massapequa, Long Island, when Fisher was 17 years old.
- Fisher was initially charged with attempted murder but later pleaded guilty to aggravated assault.
- She served seven years in prison and was paroled in 1999.
- Tabloid media dubbed her the "Long Island Lolita."
- After her release, Fisher worked as a writer and later appeared in adult films.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Amy Fisher?
Why was Amy Fisher called the "Long Island Lolita"?
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_FisherSupports: Birth year, 1992 shooting, guilty plea, prison term, later career, and nickname.
- Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/crime/amy-fisherSupports: Birth date, relationship with Joey Buttafuoco, shooting of Mary Jo Buttafuoco, imprisonment, and later writing/adult film work.
- Encyclopedia.com — https://www.encyclopedia.com/law/law-magazines/amy-fisher-trial-1992Supports: Trial context, charges, guilty verdict on assault, and prison sentence.
- A&E — https://www.aetv.com/articles/amy-fisher-life-nowSupports: Parole in 1999 and later public life coverage.
- CBS News — https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amy-fisher-is-free/Supports: Release on parole, guilty plea, sentence, and age at the time of the shooting.