by ralia | Nov 1, 2025 | self-defense
Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office detectives are examining whether the Saturday morning shooting in Ashburn that left a man dead was self-defense and believe an argument over dogs led to the homicide.LCSO responded to a shots fired call at around 7:20 a.m. on Oct. 25 on...
by ralia | Oct 31, 2025 | self-defense
Despite claims of self-defense, a North Fort Myers man faces sentencing after a jury convicted him of fatally shooting his neighbor during a dispute.A jury convicted Andrew Perkins, 24, of second-degree murder with a firearm and attempted second-degree murder. He...
by ralia | Oct 31, 2025 | self-defense
A Waterville man accused of injuring another man in a Monday morning shooting claimed he was acting in self-defense against someone he thought was breaking into his apartment, according to a police affidavit. The alleged shooter, James Furrow, 25, of Waterville, had...
by ralia | Oct 30, 2025 | self-defense
Andy Benfield is an adventurer, author, and more, but today he speaks about how he teaches “Meditation For the Rest of Us” and “Change Your Mind” sessions. In the second part, Andy answers questions from my Patrons.You can also listen to our...
by ralia | Oct 30, 2025 | self-defense
Douglas Rooks has been a Maine editor, columnist and reporter for 40 years. The author of four books, his new study of the Ken Curtis administration is due next year. He welcomes comment at [email protected]. As we vote in the Nov. 4 election, we should understand...
by ralia | Oct 30, 2025 | self-defense
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The fatal June 24 shooting of Kevin Hefley in eastern Laramie County has been ruled justifiable self-defense by the district attorney, confirming no criminal charges will be filed against Patrick Gross. The ruling followed an investigation into a...