Synopsis

Mary alleges that her husband, Jesse, is abusive, unfaithful, and domineering, and she describes her life as one of confinement. She states he has denied her access to a car, a cell phone, and friendships, and has restricted her to the house for the past five months. According to Mary, they argue daily, and during one particularly violent episode, he struck her, fracturing her eye socket and leaving her with a black eye for a month – an accusation Jesse strongly refutes. Jesse counters that he i