Quote reblogged from The Struggle to Be Heard is Real with 130 notes
Free Marissa Alexander
She was trying to protect herself from a violent man who lied and stated he had entered her home intent on doing her harm. She was within her rights to protect herself with the permitted concealed weapon and had an injunction with a standing restraining order against this man. She is facing a mandatory 20 years in jail due to Standing Her Ground and protecting herself.
Source: hauntedclitoris