On August 1 2010, Marissa fought for life in her own home against an attacker - her husband. She was convicted on three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon with no intent to harm, and sentenced to 20 years in prison. She owned a legitimate and current gun permit that she was trained to used. At the time she was defending herself, she had a restraining order outstanding against her husband. He threatened her and shouted, "If I can't have you, no one can!" just before he charged at her. Marissa stand five feet two inches and was hospitalized by her husband's assaults the year before.
Justice demands that Marissa, who had no previous criminal record, be granted a full pardon, so that she can be reunited with her family. Mr. President, Pardon Marissa Alexander now!