Shooting Outside Arlington Strip Club Leaves One Dead, One Injured: Self-Defense Investigated

ARLINGTON, Texas – A tragic incident unfolded outside a strip club in Arlington early Sunday morning, resulting in one fatality and another individual sustaining injuries from a shooting. Arlington Police swiftly responded to the scene on Majesty Drive just after 1 a.m., discovering a 30-year-old man deceased and a 40-year-old man wounded within close proximity … Read more

Bullying Victim Claims Self-Defense in Missouri Teen Attack on Kaylee Gain

St. Louis, Missouri – The family of a Missouri teenager involved in the brutal attack on 16-year-old Kaylee Gain is now claiming that she is the “real victim” in this tragic incident. They argue that she had been subjected to harassment and bullying before the violent assault took place. Gain sustained a devastating skull fracture … Read more

Brutal On-Camera Beating: Family Fundraiser for Girl Claiming Self-Defense

St. Louis, Missouri – The family of a teenage girl charged in the brutal beating of 16-year-old Kaylee Gain is claiming that she was a victim herself, having faced harassment and bullying leading up to the violent incident that left Gain unconscious. The altercation, which was caught on video and went viral, took place on … Read more

Shooting Tragedy at Denver Construction Site Sparks Controversy Over Self-Defense Rights

Denver, Colorado – The aftermath of a fatal shooting at a southwest Denver construction site has left the father of one of the victims seeking justice. Tragedy struck when two individuals were shot and killed during a confrontation, prompting calls for accountability from the grieving father. Despite initial investigations by the Denver police, no arrests … Read more

Shooting death of Jericho Home Improvements owner John Bartrom ruled self-defense: Questions linger for family

Jackson County, Missouri – The decision not to press charges in the shooting death of John Bartrom, the owner of Jericho Home Improvements, has left his family dismayed. Bartrom, 46, was fatally shot at a gas station on 63rd and Prospect Avenue in early January. Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker cited self-defense as the … Read more

Self-Defense Empowerment: Indigenous Women in Bolivia Learn Taekwondo to Combat Gender-Based Violence

El Alto, Bolivia – Lidia Mayta’s journey to becoming a taekwondo trainer for Indigenous women in Bolivia began with a life-threatening encounter with would-be robbers outside her home. In response to the attack that left her feeling helpless, Mayta found empowerment through learning self-defense skills. Mayta, a 56-year-old shopkeeper and community health secretary, credits her … Read more

Self-Defense Empowerment: Bolivian Women Fight Against Gender-Based Violence

El Alto, Bolivia – In response to the alarming rates of gender-based violence in Bolivia, a group of Indigenous women in El Alto has turned to the martial art of taekwondo for self-defense. Led by Lidia Mayta, who survived a violent attack by would-be robbers, this initiative is empowering women to protect themselves against the … Read more

Gay Man Targeted in Fatal Tampa Shooting, Accused Shooter Claims Self-Defense

TAMPA, Fla. – The death of John Walter Lay, known as “Walt,” at West Dog Park on Feb. 2 has sparked controversy and allegations of a hate crime. Lay’s friends insist that he was targeted for being gay, contradicting the accused shooter Gerald Declan Radford’s claim of self-defense. According to friends of Lay, Radford had … Read more

Tampa Man Killed in Park Shooting: Shooter Avoids Charges in Alleged Self-Defense Case

Tampa, Florida – A tragic incident occurred at a park in Tampa, Florida, resulting in the death of a man named John Walter Lay. Friends of Lay believe that he was targeted for being gay. The shooter, however, claims that he acted in self-defense. The circumstances surrounding Lay’s death have raised concerns in the community, … Read more

Gay Tampa Man Allegedly Targeted and Killed: Self-Defense Claimed by Shooter

TAMPA, Fla. – The tragic death of John Walter Lay, known as “Walt,” at West Dog Park on February 2 has sparked controversy and raised questions about the motives behind the shooting. While the accused shooter, Gerald Declan Radford, claims self-defense, Lay’s friends believe he was targeted for being gay, adding a troubling dimension to … Read more