Ms. Alexander was sentenced to 20 years for firing a weapon in the air (hurting no one) against her abuser. She argued that she acted in self-defense, but she was found guilty.
For more information, please go to:
http://justiceformarissa.blogspot.com/
http://www.forharriet.com/2013/07/who-will-march-for-marissa-alexander.html
Please sign the petition for her release.