Self Defence
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85-year-old woman kills home intruder in act of self-defence ‘heroism’The 85-year-old Idaho woman was handcuffed to a wooden chair and shot several times by her attacker — and yet, she survived.TrendingApr 11
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Murder charge dropped in case of Milton, Ont., man accused of killing armed intruderThe Crown withdrew the second-degree murder charge laid against Ali Mian, saying there is no reasonable prospect of a conviction.CrimeJul 31, 2023
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Milton, Ont. man accused of murdering armed intruder released on bailThe Milton, Ont., man accused of second-degree murder after fatally shooting an armed intruder at his home last month has been released on a $130,000 surety.CrimeMar 2, 2023
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Self-defence in Canada: When lethal force could be legal — and when it isn’tA recent Milton home invasion -- and subsequent death -- have prompted questions about what force Canadians can legally use when someone invades their home.CanadaFeb 22, 2023
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After Halifax homicide results in no charges, what constitutes self-defence?After a recent homicide in Halifax resulted in no charges being laid, two lawyers say there’s a lot to consider when looking at how self-defence laws work.CrimeJan 7, 2023
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Suspects in 2 unprovoked attacks in Vancouver’s Chinatown wanted on B.C.-wide warrantsKevin Aaron Hibbard was initially charged with assault in the attack on 64-year-old Harold Johnson, but that charge has since been upgraded to assault causing bodily harm.CrimeOct 16, 2022
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Martial artist brings knife defence class to Vancouver as violent crime continuesJennifer Bajus, a Krav Maga Force training safety officer, said she was moved to offer the course as "random assaults keep rising in our city."CrimeSep 12, 2022
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Calgary women join free self-defence demo to learn life-saving skillsGender-based violence is ever-present. as is the will to create change. Women in Calgary have signed up for a free self-defence demonstration to protect themselves and others.FeaturesJul 14, 2022
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2nd-degree Winnipeg murder trial comes to an endThe fate of the man accused of fatally stabbing a Winnipeg lawyer will soon by in the hands of a jury.CrimeNov 22, 2021
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Ottawa police close Metcalfe and Albert homicide case, citing self defenceHomicide investigators have determined that the stabbing death of 19-year-old Eric Hewer was a case of self defence, and won't be laying criminal charges.CrimeSep 1, 2021
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