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She says she killed her husband after years of enduring his abuse. A new Georgia law could reduce her sentence.

11 June 2025
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She says she killed her husband after years of enduring his abuse. A new Georgia law could reduce her sentence.
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In January 1999, Latoya Dickens fatally stabbed her husband during a struggle, claiming years of physical abuse led to the incident; she was subsequently convicted of felony murder and served 25 years in prison. A new Georgia law, the Survivor Justice Act, allows domestic violence survivors to present evidence of abuse to seek reduced sentences, potentially benefiting hundreds of women incarcerated for similar reasons. Dickens hopes this law will enable her to argue for reconsideration of her sentence, asserting she deserves a fair chance to rebuild her life.

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