The Marissa Alexander Case: Where “Stand Your Ground” Does Not Apply To Women of Color
― OPINION – Marissa Alexander was sentience to 20 years in prison for shooting her gun into the ceiling after she stated she felt threatened by her notorious abusive husband, Rico Gray. Alexander, 31 invoked the same “stand your ground law” defense as did George Zimmerman when he shot and killed Trayvon Martin. In this case, [...] .







