Tag #Self-Defense

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Five-Year Sentence for Stabbing in Hamburg Park

A 40-year-old man in Hamburg received a five-year prison sentence for stabbing a 22-year-old man in Dulsberg park on March 1st, 2023, during an argument; the court recognized self-defense but ruled the response disproportionate.

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Crime Victims Fight Back: 2024 Cases of Self-Defense Caught on Video

In 2024, multiple videos surfaced showing crime victims fighting back against attackers, ranging from a truck driver using a firearm in self-defense during a road rage incident to a business owner using a hammer against an abusive customer, illustrating varying responses to criminal threats.

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San Francisco Jury Convicts Nima Momeni of Second-Degree Murder in Bob Lee's Death

A San Francisco jury found Nima Momeni guilty of second-degree murder for the April 4, 2023 stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee, rejecting Momeni's self-defense claim; he faces 16 years to life in prison.

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Daniel Penny Acquitted: Civil Suit Remains, Political Fallout Ensues

After a Manhattan jury acquitted Daniel Penny of criminal charges in the death of Jordan Neely, he celebrated with his attorneys; however, a civil lawsuit remains, and the case has ignited significant political debate.

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Daniel Penny Acquitted in Subway Chokehold Death

Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran, was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, who threatened passengers on a New York City subway; the incident prompted widespread debate about self-defense and mental health.

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Former Marine Acquitted in Subway Chokehold Death

A former US marine, Daniel Penny, was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man he restrained with a chokehold on a NYC subway in May 2023, after a trial where the prosecution argued excessive force and the defense claimed self-defense.

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Florida "Stand Your Ground" Law Used in Dismissal of Murder Charges

A Florida judge dismissed charges against a 79-year-old man who fatally shot his neighbor's son during a tree-trimming dispute, invoking the "Stand Your Ground" law; the court found the defendant's use of lethal force reasonable given the victim's aggressive behavior and criminal history.

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Finland's National Defense Surge Following Ukraine Invasion

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Finland has seen a surge in its citizens' participation in weapons training and national defense, with shooting range memberships more than doubling and the National Defense Training Association reporting 120,000 training days this year. The government is resp...

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Acquitted Subway Chokehold Defendant Attends Army-Navy Game with Trump

Following his acquittal on charges related to the death of Jordan Neely, Daniel Penny attended the Army-Navy game with President-elect Trump and other Republican figures, sparking further controversy.

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Daniel Penny Acquitted: Civil Suit Remains, Political Debate Continues

Following his acquittal on Monday on charges related to the death of Jordan Neely, Daniel Penny celebrated with his legal team; however, a civil lawsuit remains pending, and his actions have spurred political debate.

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Not Guilty Verdict in Daniel Penny Chokehold Case

A New York jury found Daniel Penny not guilty of all charges in the death of Jordan Neely, deciding that Penny acted in self-defense after a relatively short deliberation.

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Daniel Penny Acquitted in Subway Chokehold Death

A Manhattan jury found Daniel Penny not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man with schizophrenia who was subdued in a chokehold on a subway train after threatening passengers on May 1, 2023.

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