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Trans Woman Deemed Unfit to Plead in Husband's Samurai Sword Murder

Joanna Rowland-Stuart, 71, a transgender woman, was deemed unfit to plead to the murder of her husband, Andrew Rowland-Stuart, 69, whom she stabbed over 50 times with a samurai sword in their Brighton flat on May 27, 2022; she claimed self-defense, but the prosecution rejected this due to the excess...

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Trial Date Set for Teen Accused in Texas Track Star's Stabbing Death

Karmelo Anthony, 18, will stand trial on June 1, 2026, for the first-degree murder of Austin Metcalf, 17, who was fatally stabbed at a Texas high school track meet on April 2nd; Anthony's family claims self-defense.

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EU Divided Over Legality of Israeli Strikes on Iran

Israel's Friday attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities have caused divisions within the EU, with some member states supporting Israel's right to self-defense while others question the legality of the attacks under international law, delaying a unified response.

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Australia's Support for Israel Undermines International Law

Australia's foreign and defense ministers and opposition leader failed to condemn Israel's preemptive attack on Iran's nuclear program, despite this action violating international law by lacking an imminent threat of attack from Iran, highlighting a double standard in applying international law and ...

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Israeli Author Explores Societal Pressures Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Israeli author Yishai Sarid, a former intelligence officer, discussed his novels' exploration of uncomfortable societal pressures and the compromises individuals make to survive, particularly within the context of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its impact on the collective Israeli psyc...

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Pro-Israel Activist Faces Felony Charges Despite Self-Defense Claim

In September 2024, pro-Israel activist Scott Hayes shot a pro-Palestinian protester in Newton, MA, who attacked him; despite evidence of self-defense, Hayes faces felony charges, while his attacker faces no charges, highlighting potential bias in Massachusetts' legal system.

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Airport Arrest: Man Claims Self-Defense Against Police Brutality

At Manchester Airport's Terminal 2 on July 23, 2023, Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, and his brother resisted arrest, leading to a brawl with three GMP officers; Amaaz claims self-defense due to perceived excessive force, including a kick to the head by an officer, while video evidence supports some of hi...

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Utah Man Released After Protest Shooting

Arturo Gamboa, accused of brandishing a rifle at a Utah protest where a safety volunteer fatally shot a demonstrator, was released from jail on Friday after the District Attorney's office said it could not decide on charges due to uncertain circumstances surrounding the 14 June shooting.

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Israel's Attack on Iran: A Violation of International Law?

On June 13th, Israel launched a preemptive strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, claiming self-defense despite international law experts widely considering the action illegal due to the lack of an imminent threat and the availability of peaceful alternatives; the incident raises concerns about erodi...

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German Court Hears Murder Case Tied to Embezzlement

A 67-year-old man in Germany is on trial for murdering a 63-year-old acquaintance with a hammer in Erfurt in late May 2024, allegedly to conceal €100,000 in embezzlement and job center irregularities; the prosecution seeks a life sentence.

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Former Actor Stabbed to Death in Beşiktaş

Former Yeşilçam actor Mehmet Serdar Sulukahya was fatally stabbed in his Beşiktaş home on May 21st, 2024, by Fatma Gülsüm P., a university student he met online; the suspect claimed self-defense.

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Menendez Brothers Resentenced; Parole Eligibility After 3 Decades

Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of killing their parents in 1989, received a resentencing of 50 years to life in prison, making them eligible for parole after serving more than three decades, due to new evidence supporting their claims of childhood abuse and subsequent rehabilitation efforts.

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