Man whose self-defense claim worked the first time he killed someone wasn't so successful when he tried it again

Mitchell said Lanunziata spoke with first responders from the roof while officers went inside, where they found Lephiew dead ...
Arizona Daily Star

Tim Steller's column: Tucson case shows self-defense laws too forgiving

The outcome seems almost unbelievable in retrospect. A Tucson man shot and killed a visiting doctor during a traffic dispute. The shooter eventually acknowledged he made the wrong decision and pleaded ...
AZFamily

Arizona self-defense laws may allow killers to avoid prosecution

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A legal loophole may be allowing killers to get away with murder in Arizona, according to victims’ families who say suspects are avoiding prosecution by claiming self-defense.
Psychology Today

From Fear to Choice: How Empowerment Self-Defense Changes Lives

Source: Thomas Van Veen/Courtesy Defend Yourself Welcome to my first blog post for Psychology Today! I’d like to share with you how I got here and what I’ll be offering in this space. My Story I think ...
The New York Times

Self-Defense Is More Than a Kick and a Punch

Ms. Abdelhamid is the author of the forthcoming “Get Home Safe: A Guide to Self-Defense and Building Our Collective Power.” Feb. 12, 2026 I’ve taught self-defense for nearly 17 years, across Queens ...