Self-Defense

In some cases of assault and murder, the defendant claims they had no choice but to act to protect themselves or others.


Daniel Penny, center, is walked by New York Police Department detectives
Daniel Penny speaks to the camera
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Daniel Penny speaks to the camera
Susan Lorincz is led in handcuffs by police
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Travis Rudolph smiles in court after his acquittal
Travis Rudolph testifies during his murder trial.
Travis Rudolph appears in court
Three members of Ralph Yarl's family wear matching t-shirts that say, 'Ringing a doorbell is not a crime'
Ralph Yarl at first public appearance since shooting
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Andrew Lester walks in court
Dominique Jones is cross-examined by defense attorney Heidi Perlet
Daniel Penny, center, is walked by New York Police Department detectives
Andrew Lester walks in court
Photo of Lee Merritt and Ralph Yarl sitting on a bench
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Andrew Lester appears in court
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Andrew Lester's April 18, 2023 mug shot.
Booking photo of Andrew Lester
Christine Long (left) and Nathan Perry (right) speak to Court TV
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Zachary Latham reacts to verdict
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Zachary Latham closing arguments
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Prosecutor Charles Wettstein delivers closing arguments in NJ v. Latham.
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Defense attorney Christine Long delivers closing arguments in NJ v. Latham.
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police interrogation video of Zachary Latham
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Zachary Latham's police interrogation.
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bodycam footage from Patrolman Alfredo Rodriguez
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William Latham testifies
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Billy Durham testifies on the witness stand
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Catherine Tiffany Durham sits on the witness stand, as Caitlyn Flynn questions her and Zachary Latham sits at the counsel table
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Catherine Tiffany Durham on the witness stand
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