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Assault or Self Defense? The Arrest of Former Broncos Player Raises Tough Legal Questions

JonathanTurley

Simple assault is a disorderly persons offense unless committed in a fight or scuffle entered into by mutual consent, in which case it is a petty disorderly persons offense. There is no question that Langley causes bodily injury but how about self-defense or self-protection? That is defined below under New Jersey statute.

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TURKEY TORTS (2020)

JonathanTurley

The litigation over last year’s lettuce recall has only just started due to the statute of limitations. The cases from injuries last year are just now being filed under the statute of limitations, but it has been another bumper crop of Thanksgiving torts. Macy’s Parade also did not disappoint with its balloon-related mishaps.

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