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Three Weird Myths About Marissa Alexander That People Think Are True

Posted by Andrew Branca on October 11, 2014 15 Comments

The truth about the "warning shot," garage doors, and the couple's history of domestic abuse

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Jr. High Hate Crimes: Self-defense limitations still apply

Posted by Andrew Branca on October 10, 2014 18 Comments

Yet another reason why only a fool declines a safe avenue of retreat from a fight.

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Ferguson redux? Police officer shoots, kills black man

Posted by Andrew Branca on October 09, 2014 59 Comments

Protests, again.

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Debunking “Don’t talk to police”

Posted by Andrew Branca on October 05, 2014 44 Comments

Let's focus on making judicious use of the 5th Amendment.

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Ferguson resident: “There’s going to be hell to pay” if businesses don’t rebuild

Posted by Andrew Branca on October 05, 2014 47 Comments

Some residents have it backwards: "No Jobs = No Peace," but the opposite is true

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Wait: Teachers Not Ready to be Armed, but They Can Dodge Bullets?

Posted by Andrew Branca on October 04, 2014 25 Comments

Wanted: Teachers with Captain America-like fighting abilities--no guns allowed, shield provided

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George Zimmerman not expected to face civil rights charges

Posted by Andrew Branca on October 02, 2014 65 Comments

In other news, water wet, fire hot, self-defense against felony aggressor lawful

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Was Ferguson Grand Jury Confidentiality Compromised?

Posted by Andrew Branca on October 02, 2014 43 Comments

Tweet posted yesterday suggests Grand Juror might have broken confidentiality.

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“Loud music” Murder Defendant Guilty of 1st Degree Murder

Posted by Andrew Branca on October 01, 2014 33 Comments

Last February's trial convicted Michael Dunn of attempted 2nd degree murder, but hung on 1st degree murder charge

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The Memo that let Shaneen Allen — and Chris Christie’s political future — off the hook

Posted by Andrew Branca on September 29, 2014 25 Comments

Attorney General legal memo gave prosecutor cover to drop the prosecution of Allen, and thereby removed a thorny political gun control problem for Christie.

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“Loud Music” Murder Trial, Take 2: Opening Statements

Posted by Andrew Branca on September 25, 2014 30 Comments

Will the jury accept his claim of self-defense?

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New video released in “Dash-cam Shooting”

Posted by Andrew Branca on September 25, 2014 76 Comments

Officer perceives suspect's compliance as lunge for weapon.

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Video: “Handcuff Shooting” Victim Resisted Arrest

Posted by Andrew Branca on September 25, 2014 30 Comments

Three officers required to arrest non-compliant Charles Smith.

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PA Nurse Arrested on Gun Charges Given Reprieve

Posted by Andrew Branca on September 24, 2014 75 Comments

Original decision denying pre-trial intervention is reversed.

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Handcuffed man shot dead by GA police had known violent history

Posted by Andrew Branca on September 23, 2014 15 Comments

Embedded below: Seven actual arrest warrants outstanding on parolee Charles Smith at time of his death

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“Loud Music” Case: Jury Selection Begins for Re-Trial on Murder count

Posted by Andrew Branca on September 22, 2014 22 Comments

Michael Dunn, previously convicted of the attempted murder of three others, is being re-tried for the murder of Jordan Davis

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Busting the myth that handcuffed suspects pose no deadly danger to police

Posted by Andrew Branca on September 21, 2014 20 Comments

Many law enforcement officers have been shot and killed by "safely handcuffed" suspects

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