According to Ewing (1987), of 100 women who killed their batterers
A. 85 women went to trial.
B. 65 women were convicted of murder, manslaughter, or some kind of criminal homicide.
C. 48 women received a sentence of 10 years or less.
D. All of these are correct.
Answer: D
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