SelfDefense

Landmark Ruling: Memphis Grizzlies Star Ja Morant Exonerated in Lawsuit, Declared Acted in Self-Defense

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has received a favorable ruling in a lawsuit filed against him by Joshua Holloway. The Shelby County Circuit Court judge overseeing the case determined that Morant was acting in self-defense when he punched Holloway in the face during a pickup game at his Tennessee home in 2022. This ruling grants Morant “the presumption of civil immunity” and places the burden of proof on Holloway to demonstrate that Morant should be held liable in the civil lawsuit. The altercation between Morant and Holloway occurred after hours of pick-up games at Morant’s … Read more

Bodega Clerk’s Self-Defense Turned Fatal: NYC Lawyers Claim Overkill

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Harlem bodega clerk Jose Alba, who made international headlines in July 2022 after fatally stabbing a violent customer in a dispute over chips, is facing contradicting opinions about his self-defense claim. City lawyers argue that Alba went overboard during the life-and-death struggle, while Mayor Adams maintains that he was simply defending himself. The clash between these perspectives came to light in Manhattan federal court papers filed by the city’s lawyers seeking to have Alba’s wrongful arrest suit dismissed. According to the city’s lawyers, Alba’s arrest was reasonable because he allegedly acted as the aggressor in … Read more

Jury to Determine: Did an Everson Man Act in Self-Defense When He Fatally Shot His Father?

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BELLINGHAM, Washington – A jury in Whatcom County will soon determine the fate of an Everson man who is accused of shooting and killing his father in an alleged act of self-defense. The trial is set to proceed as the defendant claims that he acted to protect himself during a heated confrontation. The incident took place in November 2020, when the defendant, whose name has been withheld, and his father, identified as John Doe, got into a physical altercation at their residence. According to witnesses, the argument escalated and turned violent, leading to the defendant … Read more

Nebraska Lawmakers Propose “Stand Your Ground” Law to Protect Self-Defense Rights

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LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska lawmakers are pushing for an expansion of the state’s self-defense laws. State Sen. Brian Hardin from Scottsbluff believes firmly in the right of individuals to protect themselves and their loved ones from harm. In line with this belief, he has proposed Legislative Bill 1269, which would establish a “Stand Your Ground” law in Nebraska. Hardin argues that passing this bill would align Nebraska with 38 other states, including all neighboring states, that already have Stand Your Ground rights either through case law or written legislation. The main objective of LB 1269 … Read more