Vigilante

Vigilante Justice Unveiled: Closing Arguments Wrap Up in Baltimore Homicide Trial

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – A homicide trial reached its conclusion on March 15 in Baltimore City Circuit Court. The case involved defendant Keith Taylor, a 44-year-old individual facing charges of first-degree murder and firearm use in a felony violent crime. Assistant State’s Attorney characterized the case as one centered around vigilante justice. Representing Taylor was attorney Brandon Taylor, who defended his client against multiple charges including having a handgun on his person and possessing a firearm with a felony conviction. Taylor, the owner of Yasmeen’s Automotive, grew frustrated with street crime and frequently stayed overnight at … Read more

Controversial Colorado Ped Patrol Sparks Concerns Over Vigilante Tactics

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LONGMONT, Colo. (AP) — Adam Niman found himself in a dangerous situation when he was featured on the Colorado Ped Patrol YouTube Channel as a would-be predator in a live-streamed “catch” in September 2022. In the video, Tommy Fellows chased Niman while making threats and eventually falling in a culvert after Niman turned around and pointed a knife at him. Fellows, the founder of Colorado Ped Patrol, claimed that Niman had been lured to a 7-Eleven convenience store, thinking he was meeting a 13-year-old girl. Instead of being arrested for internet luring of a minor, … Read more