defendant

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In all three states, a defendant arguing self-defense must show that they were responding to a reasonable fear of imminent danger to justify the shooting.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

The company wasn’t named as a defendant in the case and has said it is cooperating fully with the government’s investigation.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Under US law, Maduro, like every defendant, would be entitled to a court-appointed lawyer if he is unable to afford his own.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Meanwhile, jurors in Los Angeles have sent questions to the court signaling they are deciding over damages for one defendant and potentially deadlocked on liability for the other.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Your Honor, the defendant sneaked into the kitchen and stole Rachel’s recipe.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner