SelfDefense

Enterprise Man Acquitted in High-Profile Self-Defense Case Feels Abandoned by Media Spotlight

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ENTERPRISE, Ala. – In the quiet town of Enterprise, Alabama, a high-profile murder case that once commanded the public’s attention has silently slipped into the shadows, leaving a man acquitted of all charges to pick up the pieces of his disrupted life. Landon Law, a resident of Coffee County, was charged in June 2021 with the murder of a man he claimed was intruding into his home. The case, which initially drew significant media coverage, saw a dramatic turn when a jury found Law not guilty in November of the same year. During the investigation … Read more

Defendant Admits to Fatal Shooting in Police Interview, Asserts Self-Defense Claim in Court

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Killeen, Texas — In a revealing court session, a defendant admitted to a fatal shooting during a police interview but claimed it was in self-defense. The case, which has captured local attention, hinges on whether the jury will accept the self-defense claim amidst deliberations over the circumstances of the shooting. During the interrogation footage presented in court, the defendant appeared calm, recounting the events leading to the shooting. According to the defendant’s statement, the incident occurred during an escalating confrontation, which they alleged left no option but self-defense to avoid personal harm. Legal experts note … Read more

Jury Selection Begins in Self-Defense Murder Trial of Pittsburgh Woman

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Cranberry, PA — Jury selection commenced this week in Butler County for the trial of Amanda Hughes, a 28-year-old Pittsburgh resident charged with the murder of her boyfriend, Anthony Smith, who was 30 at the time of his death. The incident, which occurred in February 2023, has stirred local attention as court proceedings get underway, with the trial scheduled to begin early next week. Authorities allege that the tragic event ensued following a heated argument between Hughes and Smith, which culminated in Hughes fatally shooting Smith. The case has captured the community’s interest not only … Read more

$18.75 Million Awarded to Family of Teen Shot by St. Louis Police, Jury Rejects Self-Defense Claim

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ST. LOUIS — A jury has awarded a substantial sum of nearly $20 million to the family of an 18-year-old St. Louis man, Mansur Ball-Bey, who was fatally shot by police during a search operation at his home in 2015. The legal proceedings concluded without criminal charges against the two officers involved, yet they were held civilly liable for the wrongful death. The lawsuit, which began in 2020, was initiated by Ball-Bey’s father, Dennis Ball-Bey. It targeted not only the officers but also the former police chief and the city of St. Louis. Reflecting on … Read more