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Woman seeking relief for killing abuser gets support from woman freed under Oklahoma Survivors Act

Tyesha Long seeks a 15-year sentence reduction under the Survivors Act after serving three years for killing her abuser, supported by Lisa Wright, the first person freed by the law.

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By Chantelle Navarro Click here for updates on this story     OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — An Oklahoma County woman hopes a new state law will help her be released from prison sooner. Tyesha Long was sentenced to 27 years for killing a man who she says was abusing her. The Oklahoma Survivors Act allows for reduced sentences for women like Long who say their crime was fighting back against physical and emotional abuse. If approved, Long’s sentence woul…

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Koco News5 broke the news in Oklahoma City, United States on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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