The Victims Who Fought Back

ProPublicaCenter-LeftEN 32 min read 100% complete by Pamela ColloffFebruary 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Oklahoma's Survivors' Act allows imprisoned domestic violence victims to seek reduced sentences if they prove the abuse significantly contributed to their crimes. Lisa Rae Moss, convicted for her involvement in her husband's 1990 murder, testified in January 2025 about the severe abuse she endured, seeking release under the Act. Moss detailed years of physical and sexual violence, including incidents involving weapons and lasting injuries. While Moss was eventually freed, the law faces resistance from local District Attorneys who fear it could be exploited with false claims. The Act aims to provide a second chance for survivors, but its implementation is proving challenging due to prosecutorial concerns.

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Seminole 40% Colleen McCarty 60% Oklahoma ×270% Oklahoma Survivors’ Act 70% Mike Moss ×580% Lisa Rae Moss ×490%

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domestic violence 100% oklahoma survivors’ act 90% reduced sentence 80% abuse 70% prosecutorial resistance 60% domestic violence survivor 50% life sentence 50% rape 40%

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