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Pardon Marissa Alexander.

Created by D.D. on March 19, 2013

Marissa Alexander fired a warning shot into a wall rather than shoot her abusive husband. Because she didn't kill him, they decided that she could not use the 'stand your ground' defense.

Due to mandatory sentencing laws, she is serving 20 years for deciding not to kill someone.

President Obama, please pardon her.

Gun Violence
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