Warning Shot: Marissa Alexander and the Limits of Self-Defense

In this episode, we examine the case of Marissa Alexander — a Florida woman who fired a warning shot during a domestic dispute and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. She claimed self-defense. Prosecutors argued otherwise. We break down the trial, Florida’s Stand Your Ground law, and the legal questions at the heart of one of the most debated courtroom decisions in recent history — including how race, gender, and prosecutorial discretion shaped the outcome.