Looks like there is a little more to the story, but I would still not have charged him.
Attorney: Glen Burnie shooting was self-defense - CapitalGazette.com: For The Record
You're banging my spouse and invading my home. I can legally delete you for one, but not the other. I delete you. Does it really matter what my motivation was at the moment of frobnicating the delete key?
How did the shooter and the dead guy NOT know each other? The dead guy actually stayed at the residence while the shooter was in Korea, and helped with their kids. If the wife didn't tell the hubby about the dead guy then it's a good bet that something was probably going on. This one has Lifetime TV movie written all over it.
I think most are withholding judgement. We know way too little to have any idea of what happened.I for one have donated to the fund for his defense... regardless of what the back story is, you have the right to defend yourself and your family/friends from anyone, invited in or not, regardless of past experiences/background with the BG, if they are threatening your safety, or the safety of others in your care/charge. I would have done the same thing, and never thought twice about it. I pray that most on this site would do the same!
I understand withholding judgement, but to me, none of that matters... if the BG was asked/ordered to leave, and not only refused, but advanced in a threatening manner while making motions to his waistband.... to me that is game over for the BG... Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.I think most are withholding judgement. We know way too little to have any idea of what happened.
Just keep reading below your post. Look at all the INGO members who think the history between the victim (who, incidentally, is not the dead guy) and the intruder somehow has any bearing on the facts of this case. But beyond that, there are plenty of people in this country who feel that self defense is a crime in itself. That the only people morally justified to prevent/respond to a criminal act are the police. With that mindset, it wouldn't really matter what the law said. They would judge the law and the facts of the case by their own standards and vote guilty. Just look at how many people claimed Zimmerman was guilty of murder in the absence of ANY evidence and despite several key points of evidence to the contrary.If all things in the article are true, how could anyone find this guy guilty? That's one problem with the criminal justice system, there doesn't seem to be much common sense used sometimes.
Based on what? How does having a history with someone negate the principles of self defense, legal or otherwise? All those battered women who get a firearm for protection are just screwed since they have a history with the guy I suppose.There's way too much going on here to make a judgement off a news story. This does not appear simple self-defense to me. Seems more like marriage-defense
Doesn't matter whether he did or not. Being asked to leave, refusing to do so, and advancing in a hostile/threatening manner is sufficient (at least in Indiana, not sure of MD's laws) to use force/deadly force.Sounds like the key fact will be whether the dead guy really broke down the door.
What else do you need to know? The only reason the homeowner is guilty of the charges is if absolutely no part of his story is correct. And quite frankly, if only one part of his story is correct, it's still a good shoot.I think most are withholding judgement. We know way too little to have any idea of what happened.
I understand withholding judgement, but to me, none of that matters... if the BG was asked/ordered to leave, and not only refused, but advanced in a threatening manner while making motions to his waistband.... to me that is game over for the BG... Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
Actually, it's pretty obvious. The dead guy, the cops and the prosecutor all fall into the bad guy category. The original bad guy is toes up in the ground, where he also would be in any sane state.That why you have jumped to gun in sending in your donation. As of now, we do not know "who" the BG is...