Self-Defense

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


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WI v. McCandless: Latest Updates

Ezra McCandless, 22, allegedly murdered 24-year-old Alex Woodworth on March 22, 2018, in the Town of Spring Brook. McCandless claims her actions were in More

October 23, 2019

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Michael Drejka in court
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FL v. Drejka: The Verdict

The jury reaches a verdict for Michael Drejka, who is charged with manslaughter for shooting and killing Markeis McGlockton in a parking lot. More

August 23, 2019

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FL v. Drejka: Day 2 in Review

Court TV anchor Vinnie Politan and a team of legal analysts take a look at Day 2 in the trial of Michael Drejka. More

August 23, 2019

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Michael Drejka is seen in a police interrogation room
Michael Drejka is seen in police surveillance
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FL v. Drejka: Police Interview

Court TV anchor Vinnie Politan takes a look at Michael Drejka's police interview after a deadly shooting in a Florida parking lot. More

August 20, 2019

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The Daily Sidebar: FL v. Drejka

Court TV anchors discuss FL v. Drejka, a case of a father who was killed in a parking dispute and a shooter who claims it... More

August 19, 2019

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FL v. Drejka: The Background

After a dispute over a parking spot, Michael Drejka, 47, fatally shot a 28-year-old black man, Markeis McGlockton outside a store. More

August 19, 2019

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