Marie Hearn

Marie Hearn is a 62-year-old former mechanic from Nelson, New Zealand, who made headlines after being sentenced to home detention for discharging a firearm in a public place. Hearn, who has previously spoken publicly about her gender reassignment surgery and struggles with workplace bullying, took a gun to her workplace and shot at two cars belonging to a colleague. Despite acknowledging her distressing circumstances, the court emphasized that her actions were not justifiable, resulting in a sentence that reflected the seriousness of the offense. Hearn is currently facing financial difficulties but has been involved in volunteering at an animal rescue organization.