SAPD detective says video shows woman acted in self‑defense; state rests in De La Rosa shooting case Detective Noah Ballard testified that surveillance and a cell‑phone video show Nadia Newton was pushed toward traffic and acted in self‑defense when she stabbed Johnny De La Rosa; Ballard said De La Rosa’s shooting was not justified. The state rested after presenting video and detective testimony; jury will resume the next morning.

In a dramatic trial, video evidence revealed that Nadia Newton acted in self-defense against Johnny De La Rosa's aggressive behavior, leading to a pivotal decision by the state.

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Jury examines self-defense standards in Will Smith and Chris Rock assault discussion Jury deliberates on legal definitions of self-defense related to Smith and Rock incident.

In a groundbreaking court session, jurors debated the legal nuances of self-defense using the infamous slap between Will Smith and Chris Rock as a pivotal case study.

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Court outlines self defense laws for use of deadly force in Texas Jury instructed on self defense and justification standards in deadly force cases.

The high-stakes trial of State vs. McIntyre is redefining self-defense laws in Texas, as the jury grapples with the critical question of when deadly force is justified.

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