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Latest self defense Stories
  • 'One of the most heroic acts': Prosecutor lauds 'truly incredible' 85-year-old mother who shot and killed robber with .357 magnum, while handcuffed, in self-defense

    Colin KalmbacherApr 11th
     
  • Woman who admittedly killed her rapist and set his house on fire is arrested on bail-jumping charges several states away

    Colin KalmbacherFeb 13th
     
  • Restaurant customer who fatally shot robber holding plastic gun will not be charged

    Alberto LuperonJan 4th
     
  • Man faces murder trial after bar brawl turns deadly

    Vanessa BeinNov 28th
     
  • Man who shot YouTuber filming a prank video is acquitted of serious charges after successful self-defense claim

    Colin KalmbacherOct 3rd
     
  • Girlfriend locked up for the rest of her natural life after strangling new boyfriend over loud music, praying, taking a snooze and claiming self-defense

    Matt NahamSep 5th
     
  • Ballerina murder trial updates: Alleged killer wants case dropped claiming self-defense

    Vanessa BeinJul 6th
     
  • Prosecutor says 'insufficient evidence' for murder charge against white woman for fatally shooting Black neighbor knocking on her front door

    Jerry LambeJun 26th
     
  • NFL superstars, celebs show love and support for ex-NFL player acquitted of murder

    Eileen HollidayJun 8th
     
  • 'Just a killing': White neighbor who killed Black mom in front of kids arrested as authorities say self-defense claim 'not justifiable' 

    Jerry LambeJun 7th
     
  • Ex-NFL player murder trial: State's endless witness list drags on, defense preps Travis Rudolph to testify

    Eileen HollidayJun 2nd
     
  • Evidence supports self-defense claim for OnlyFans model charged with murdering boyfriend, attorneys say

    Angenette LevyMay 16th
     
  • 'I had to put her down': Florida man who shot girlfriend in the back 4 times claims it was self-defense

    Jerry LambeApr 17th
     
  • Homeowner shoots naked woman who broke into his house and attacked him with a frying pan: Sheriff

    Jerry LambeMar 7th
     
  • Marylue Wigglesworth visibly reacts with scorn as judge again denies bail over admitted Christmas Day killing of her politician husband she says was self-defense

    Colin KalmbacherFeb 14th
     
  • Man who allegedly admits beheading mother of his child in middle of street with samurai sword now claims self-defense

    Colin KalmbacherFeb 9th
     
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