Nikki Addimando is a woman from Poughkeepsie, New York who gained media attention for her legal case involving the death of her partner, Christopher Grover. In 2019, she was charged with second-degree murder after Grover was found dead in their home. Addimando claimed that she acted in self-defense, stating that she had been a victim of domestic violence. The case raised discussions about issues related to domestic violence and the legal system's treatment of victims. In 2021, Addimando was convicted of first-degree manslaughter and sentenced to 19 years in prison, sparking further debate about the complexities of self-defense claims in abusive relationships.