A transgender African-American woman imprisoned for the fatal stabbing of a man who had reportedly harassed her is set for early release next week. Chrishaun “CeCe” McDonald of Minneapolis was sentenced to 41 months in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree manslaughter to avoid a murder trial. Supporters say McDonald was the victim when she was confronted with racial and homophobic slurs. While the events of that night remain unclear, the ensuing fight left 47-year-old Dean Schmitz dead from an apparent stabbing with a pair of fabric scissors in McDonald’s purse. McDonald’s case has emerged as a rallying point over bias against transgender people and African Americans in the criminal justice system. McDonald has been held in a prison for men despite her transgender identity. She will be released nearly a year ahead of schedule.