In some cases of assault and murder, the defendant claims they had no choice but to act to protect themselves or others.
A Sgt. is questioned about losing a month's worth of surveillance video in Daisy Link's trial, where she's charged with killing Pedro Jimenez. More
October 9, 2025
Summer Adkins, 22, was arrested in June after allegedly calling 911 and telling a dispatcher she had shot her father. More
September 20, 2025
Lawrence Dority said a long sentence would impose a "generational curse" on his family, and expressed regret at missing his son's birthday. More
August 29, 2025
At Lawrence Dority's sentencing, ex-NBA player Adriean Payne's girlfriend, Tara Walker, spoke of the anguish of raising a son without a dad. More
August 29, 2025
Lawrence Dority's family pleaded for mercy as a judge prepared to sentence him for the murder of former NBA player Adreian Payne. More
August 29, 2025
Lawrence Dority sentenced to life in prison for murdering ex-NBA player Adreian Payne, who played for the Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks. More
August 29, 2025
Lawrence Dority expressed remorse at an emotional hearing as he was sentenced for the murder of former NBA player Adreian Payne. More
August 29, 2025
A judge has set a date for Courtney Clenney's murder trial, who's accused of fatally stabbing her boyfriend, 27-year-old Christian Obumseli. More
August 20, 2025
Judge Ashley says the State gambled with an all or nothing case against Jordan Palmer, who was acquitted of deliberate homicide. More
August 8, 2025
UPDATE: Jordan Palmer was found not guilty of deliberate homicide in the death of his neighbor, Stephen Campbell. More
August 7, 2025
Jordan Palmer's defense called a toxicologist to the stand, who testified that Stephen Campbell's blood had a .301 alcohol content. More
August 4, 2025
Marissa Herron said she and Stephen Campbell argued the day before his death, and she got a final text from him moments before he died. More
August 4, 2025
Jordan Palmer's attorney motions for a mistrial and forensic video analyst, Michael Albin, details problems with the surveillance video. More
August 4, 2025
Prosecutors will seek death penalty for Manny Ruiz, the YouTuber accused of fatally shooting Rodney and Tanisha Finley on the Las Vegas Strip. More
August 3, 2025
Det. Benjamin Martin said notifying Stephen Campbell's family was more difficult because he was on the receiving end of that call recently. More
August 2, 2025
Michael Albin said police mishandled security video of Jordan Palmer and Stephen Campbell by using a compressed copy, so key info was lost. More
August 1, 2025
Detective Juan Cervantes talks about processing the evidence in the Jordan Palmer's in the fatal shooting of Stephen Campbell, allegedly More
August 1, 2025
Stephen Campbell's neighbor, Laureem Mashek, said she saw someone lying on the ground and asked if help was needed. She called 911. More
July 31, 2025
Audio of a call between Jordan Palmer and his mother is played for the jury. Palmer is standing trial on charges he killed Stephen Campbell. More
July 31, 2025
The jury hears Jordan Palmer's 911 call after allegedly shooting Stephen Campbell. Palmer is standing trial on charges he killed Campbell. More
July 31, 2025
After opening statements, a responding officer became emotional as he described rendering aid to victim Stephen Campbell. More
July 31, 2025
UPDATE: Lawrence Dority expressed his remorse for shooting and killing Adreian Payne at his sentencing hearing. More
July 30, 2025
The jury returned a verdict for Lawrence Dority, who was charged with murder for the shooting death of former NBA player Adreian Payne. More
July 30, 2025
Prosecutors showed the jury surveillance video that captured part of the deadly confrontation between Lawrence Dority and Adreian Payne. More
July 30, 2025
Lawrence Dority's attorney showed the jury a life-size cutout of victim Adreian Payne as he emphasized his client acted in self-defense. More
July 30, 2025
Prosecutors said Lawrence Dority was "intoxicated" and "mad" when he shot and killed Adreian Payne, and urged the jury to find him guilty. More
July 30, 2025
Lawrence Dority took the stand in his own defense, saying he shot former NBA player Adreian Payne because he thought his life was in danger. More
July 29, 2025
Lawrence Dority is charged with the murder of former NBA player Adreian Payne, but Dority claims he acted in self-defense. More
July 29, 2025
Prosecutors said witnesses described Lawrence Dority as "intoxicated" and "belligerent" before he shot and killed Adreian Payne. More
July 29, 2025
James McGrath's father, Kevin, told Julie Grant that Raul Valle had no reason to attack his son during a fight at a house party. More
July 17, 2025
