Woman Convicted in 'Stand Your Ground' Case to Help Others

A Florida woman whose conviction sparked a change 
in the state's gun laws is now completely free and
 says she plans to run an organization to help 
victims of domestic violence caught up in the criminal 
justice system.

Marissa Alexander tells The Florida Times-Union she 
wants to help others because "from what I've been 
through I know a lot more about the system and how
it fits together."

The 36-year-old Alexander was initially sentenced to 
20 years in prison after firing a shot near her
 estranged husband during an altercation. 

She contended she fired in self-defense. Alexander's
conviction was thrown out on appeal and she reached 
a plea deal in 2014. She was released from home
 detention this past week.

Her case was cited by legislators when they altered
 Florida's mandatory sentencing law.