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The discussion evolves into a reflection on whether Lawson’s final act—firing his weapon—was justified. She acknowledges there is an argument—"Did he have to end her?"—but also challenges how the justice system perceives such reactions.
“There’s an argument that the immediate threat was gone,” she admits, hinting at a possible justification for his actions. However, she is quick to point out that public opinion and the court often view any act of violence from a man against a woman as purely evil, regardless of prior abuse or provocation.