This case covers the story of Francine Hughes, a survivor of domestic violence who, after thirteen years of abuse, had enough. Her trial would begin the long-overdue discussion in the US about the laws protecting victims of domestic violence, or the lack thereof.
Sources:
https://www.history.com/news/burning-bed-syndrome-francine-hughes-domestic-abusehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francine_Hugheshttps://www.newyorker.com/culture/video-dept/the-burning-bed-recalls-the-case-that-changed-how-
law-enforcement-treats-domestic-violence
https://www.retroreport.org/transcript/the-domestic-violence-case-that-turned-outrage-into-action
