Donate NowBrittany Smith killed a man after he brutally raped her and threatened her life in her own home. While her case fit the parameters of self-defense under Alabama' s "stand your ground" law, Smith was denied immunity. She is not alone.
January 13, 2020 | The New Yorker
How Far Can Abused Women Go to Protect Themselves?
Fighting back against rapists and abusers is a valid legal defense. But women with persuasive self-defense claims continue to be charged with murder.