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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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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