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READING, Pa. - A fatal stabbing that took the life of a Reading teen earlier this month has been ruled justifiable self-defense. On the evening of June 6, Reading Police were dispatched to 10th ...
Izaak Vijil was convicted of a lesser manslaughter charge for stabbing a woman to death after jurors concluded he mistakenly believed he was legally justified and was acting in self-defense.
While he claims self-defense, a Valley attorney says his defense could be challenging to hold up in court. According to court documents, 29-year-old Steven Bevan began a confrontation on the road.
The defense argued self-defense, but the jury rejected this, finding that Phillip made no attempt to retreat, as required by Massachusetts law before using deadly force.
Attorney claims Justin Guzman acted in self-defense in the shooting of Marine vet Anthony Sanders at the Galleria, alleging Sanders was the aggressor.
Scott County Sheriff Derick Wheetley calls deadly home invasion shooting a “clear case of self-defense.” ...
A teen accused of killing an 18-year-old at the Shaker Heights library is claiming he fired a gun in self defense.
A shooting at a Hialeah UPS facility early Thursday morning was a case of self-defense, according to police. They say it all stemmed from a fight between two groups of UPS employees.
A Pennsylvania man shot a black bear in what is being described as a self-defense incident. Game commission offers bear advice to homeowners.
A McKean County man shot a black bear in what is being described as a self-defense incident. Pa. Game Commission offers bear advice to homeowners.
Karmelo Anthony indicted for murder in Austin Metcalf's death at Frisco ISD meet, setting the stage for a high-profile trial focusing on self-defense claims.
The man who fatally shot “King of the Hill” actor Jonathan Joss was acting in self-defense, according to his attorney, who also denied claims it had anything to do with Joss being gay.