April Wilkens' story exemplifies the challenges faced by survivors of domestic violence within the criminal justice system, as it highlights the complexities of self-defense versus premeditated actions.
Decades after her conviction for premeditated murder, April's case is under review due to increased awareness of domestic violence and the implementation of the Oklahoma Survivors' Act.
The Oklahoma Survivors' Act aims to provide relief for incarcerated survivors of domestic violence, allowing for cases like April Wilkens' to be reexamined through a lens of victimization.
April's attorneys are seeking resentencing under the Oklahoma Survivors' Act, marking a critical moment for addressing historical injustices handled in domestic violence cases.
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