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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Theodore Edgecomb testifies
Theodore Edgecomb in court
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Curtis Reeves testifies in his own defense in his trial
A jury acquitted Curtis Reeves of fatally shooting a man in a movie theater during a dispute over cell phone use and popcorn.
Defendant Theodore Edgecomb testifies in his murder trial.
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Theodore Edgecomb in court
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prosecutor addresses jury
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Theodore Edgecomb testifies
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Theodore Edgecomb testifies
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Thomas Edgecomb testifies
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theodore edgecomb in court
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woman testifies in court
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surveillance camera
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woman testifies in court
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