Good Samaritan Shoots Man Attacking Cop – Is It Legal?

If you read about or saw the descriptions of a recent incident in which a good samaritan in Florida came to the rescue of a Lee County deputy who was being beaten, you probably assumed that what the good samaritan did was legally justified in the state. But what do the actual statutes in the Sunshine State say? James Phillips, of the Katz & Phillips criminal-defense law firm in Orlando and a U.S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney, researched the details of the incident and produced the following YouTube video to explain what the laws in the state are and how they might apply in this case: "Recently, a good samaritan who possessed a CWFL [Concealed Weapon Firearm License] came to the rescue of a Lee County deputy.

The Iraqi Parliament’s Outrageous Legitimization Of Shia Death Squads

A member of Shi'ite fighters carries a weapon during a battle with Islamic State militants at the airport of Tal Afar west of Mosul, Iraq November 18, 2016. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani The Iraqi House of Representatives last week approved an Act legitimizing the so-called Popular Mobilization Forces , the pro-Iranian militias accused of acts of barbarism and brutality in Fallujah, Ramadi and Mosul.

Why Was Anthony Weiner Slapped With A $65,000 Fine?

The New York City Finance Board unanimously voted on Thursday to fine the former New York congressman $64,956 for misusing campaign funds during his 2013 failed NYC mayoral bid. According to the New York Post , the amateur photographer diverted $1,359 to pay for some of his personal expenses, namely dry cleaning and cell phone bills.

Chip And Joanna Gaines’ Congressman Offers Support After BuzzFeed Smear Job

Texas Rep. Bill Flores is offering his support for Chip and Joanna Gaines, the stars of the HGTV home improvement show, "Fixer Upper," after they were targeted by a hit piece published at BuzzFeed, the liberal activist news outlet. Flores was responding to an attack piece published earlier this week by BuzzFeed reporter Kate Aurthur.

Trump team considering Sen. Joe Manchin for energy secretary

Trump team considering Sen. Joe Manchin for energy secretary - President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is considering Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia for the energy secretary job, according to three sources close to the discussions. - The conservative Democrat