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Issue a full pardon to Marissa Alexander, who was incarcerated for firing "warning shots" at her abusive husband in FL.

Created by J.P. on July 14, 2013

According to CBS news, on May 11, 2012, Marissa Alexander of Jacksonville, Florida was found guilty of attempted murder. (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57433184/fla-mom-gets-20-years-for-f...)

She fired warning shots in self-defense as her abusive husband assaulted her, despite a protective order she had obtained against him. Her lawyers argued that under Florida's "Stand Your Ground" laws, she was clearly innocent of any such charges. She was instead found guilty and sentenced to 20 years in prison, as per Florida's mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines.

Fast forward; on July 13, 2013, George Zimmerman was acquitted of murdering Treyvon Martin under "Stand Your Ground." He walked.

President Obama, use your power to pardon. Free Marissa Alexander - TODAY!

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