Homeowner kills squatter in his empty house, but lawyer suggests proving self-defense might be challenging.
Homeowner Arrested After Shooting Squatter in Vacant Property A homeowner in Oklahoma was taken into custody this month after fatally shooting a squatter inside his unoccupied house. However, his attorney suggests that proving self-defense might be challenging. Timothy Smith, 59, faces charges of first-degree manslaughter and reckless firearm conduct following the shooting of a squatter […]
Oil prices rise by 3%, stocks move up as Iran promises to respond to US strikes deemed as ‘self-defense’
Oil prices climbed around 3% on Tuesday morning after Iran declared plans for retaliation, following a “self-defense strike” by U.S. forces in the Strait of Hormuz. In a bit of a clash, U.S. stocks also saw an uptick as investors held onto hopes for a peace agreement. Brent crude oil surged by 3.9%, reaching $97.07 […]
US carries out ‘self-defense’ attacks on Iran during peace negotiations
U.S. Military Strikes in Southern Iran The U.S. Central Command conducted a “self-defense strike” in southern Iran on Monday. This action was supported by various carrier strike groups and a guided missile destroyer positioned in the Strait of Hormuz since April 13. According to CENTCOM Public Relations Corporal Tim Hawkins, the strike aimed at missile […]
Employee Quusaa ‘Q’ Margarsa found dead at Seattle beer garden as co-worker claims self-defense
A worker at a Seattle beer garden was discovered shot dead when the establishment opened on Saturday morning. The co-worker allegedly responsible for the shooting turned himself in days later, claiming it was self-defense. Kousah “Q” Margarza, 25, was found deceased inside The Growler Guys in northeast Seattle by another employee who arrived for work, […]
US conducts ‘self-defense’ attacks in Iran following targeting of Navy destroyers, official maintains cease-fire remains in effect: report
On Thursday, the U.S. military executed a series of defensive strikes against Iranian ports. This came after Iran reportedly carried out an unprovoked attack on a U.S. Navy ship navigating the Strait of Hormuz, according to officials. The U.S. Central Command reported that the action was a response to intercepting three missile destroyers in the […]
Deadly high school shooting considered self-defense — but the student who fired the fatal shot is not entirely in the clear.
High School Shooting Ruled Self-Defense A tragic shooting at a Northern California high school earlier this month has been deemed a case of self-defense, though the current status of the student who fired the fatal shot remains uncertain. On April 10, Sacramento County prosecutors decided not to pursue murder charges following a robbery attempt at […]
Charlize Theron reflects on her mother shooting her father in self-defense.
Charlize Theron Reflects on Tragic Family Incident In a recent interview, Charlize Theron opened up about a significant and traumatic moment from her past: the night her mother fatally shot her father when she was just 15. The actress aims to share her experience to let others know they aren’t alone in their struggles. “I […]
Friend says Grand Central slasher carried machete solely for self-defense, according to report
A friend of the man who fatally clashed with police at Grand Central Terminal claims he was using a machete solely for protection. The incident left three elderly individuals injured. Deborah Brown, a family friend, expressed skepticism about Anthony Griffin’s ability to commit the crime, despite him acknowledging his mental health struggles and carrying the […]
ROTC Students Demonstrated That Self-Defense Doesn’t Require a Gun
ROTC Students Disarm Armed Attacker at Old Dominion University Virginia State Representative Garrett McGuire (D) asserted that ROTC students who neutralized an attacker at Old Dominion University (ODU) without firearms demonstrated that possessing a gun isn’t essential for self-protection. On March 12, 2026, a man named Mohamed Baylor Jallow, 36, allegedly entered a classroom at […]
Judge questions self-defense argument in significant ‘Stand Your Ground’ case
South Carolina Judge Denies Self-Defense Claim in Shooting Case A South Carolina judge has determined that Charles Weldon Boyd cannot invoke self-defense under the state’s “Stand Your Ground” law in the fatal shooting of Scott Spivey, which occurred in 2023. Following a four-day hearing, Circuit Court Judge Eugene Griffith stated that concealed recordings of Boyd’s […]