Self-Defense

In some cases of assault and murder, the defendant claims they had no choice but to act to protect themselves or others.


Steven Kaufman, the River's Edge campground owner takes the stand in the Apple River Stabbings Trial.
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photos show a man fighting with a woman in the water
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stills from video show a group in the water
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border patrol agent testifies in court
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George Alan Kelly is accused of killing a Mexican citizen on his property.
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The panel discuss George Kelly, who's accused of fatally shooting a Mexican citizen and whether his personal views may impact his trial.
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George Kelly is standing trial for fatally shooting a Mexican citizen who was found dead on his ranch just outside the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Splitscreen of Courtney Clenney and her attorney.
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Courtney Clenney Booking Photo/Sabrina Puglisi
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Courtney Clenney and Christian Obumseli (left) Michael Haggard (right)
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Chrystul Kizer is escorted into court
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Screenshot of Courtney Clenney and Christian Obumseli arguing.
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Sabrina Puglisi
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Booking photos of Ryan Lindler Jr and Ryan Lindler Sr.
Hannah Payne stands in court during sentencing
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A man in a suit speaks at a lectern
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Hannah Payne cries in court
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A woman testified in court
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Chanley Painter walks with Hannah Payne's attorney
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split screen of cell phone video and Hannah Payne
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Hannah Payne testifies in court
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Hannah Payne testifies in court
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still from cell phone video shows a confrontation
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splitscreen of women emotional on the witness stand
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Teaunna McCranny testifies
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a woman cries on the witness stand
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Hannah Payne sits in court
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photo of Hannah Payne
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Courtney Clenney
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GFX of Kyle Rittenhouse's book cover.
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