Matthew Tuttle, known for his unconventional ETFs, has launched two new funds. One, the ESGX ETF, invests in companies prioritizing profits over ESG initiatives, while the GUNZ ETF targets companies in the self-defense sector. Tuttle argues that many businesses are neglecting shareholder interests for political agendas, and that Americans are increasingly concerned about safety, fueling demand for self-defense products.
A 30-year-old man in Thane, Maharashtra, was hospitalized after a woman injured his genitals with a metal spatula, allegedly in self-defense against his unwanted advances. The incident occurred when the intoxicated man attempted to make sexual overtures towards the woman at her home. The woman, fearing for her safety, used the spatula to defend herself, leading to the man’s hospitalization.
Gavin Dasaur, a 29-year-old Indian-origin man, was fatally shot in Indiana after a confrontation with another driver in a suspected road rage incident. Dasaur, who had recently married his Mexican wife Viviana Zamora, was carrying a handgun when he confronted the driver of a pick-up truck. The shooter, initially detained, was released claiming self-defense.
Cardell Hayes, who fatally shot retired NFL star Will Smith in 2016, is set to be sentenced on Thursday in a New Orleans courtroom. Hayes was initially convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 25 years but later released on bond after the conviction was overturned due to a non-unanimous jury vote. At a retrial in January, Hayes was found guilty of manslaughter again, with the jury reaching a unanimous verdict. Hayes has maintained that he shot in self-defense, claiming he believed Smith had retrieved a gun from his SUV. However, there was no evidence to support Hayes’ claim.
Angel Echevarria-Rivera, 33, of Harrisburg, has been sentenced to a minimum of three and a half years and a maximum of 10 years in state prison for the stabbing death of Edwin Torres-Martinez, 53. The incident occurred on November 12, 2022, outside Torres-Martinez’s home in Harrisburg’s Hall Manor neighborhood. Echevarria-Rivera stabbed Torres-Martinez 18 times in the neck after Torres-Martinez stabbed Echevarria-Rivera’s relative on his leg. Echevarria-Rivera pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was not charged with murder, as he believed Torres-Martinez was going to kill his relative with a knife. The maximum sentence for voluntary manslaughter is 20 years in prison.
Merridith Nunley, accused of killing her ex-husband in Plano, claims self-defense after alleging physical abuse. Police records indicate prior domestic disturbances involving the couple, including a protective order obtained by David Nunley in 2022. Detectives are investigating the claim of self-defense, noting that it is considered in all such cases.
Amidst growing concerns about safety, a former SJPD Violent Crime Detective, with extensive street and law enforcement experience, has developed the ‘Survive The Danger’ seminar. This unique approach empowers individuals with expert instruction from those with real-life combat experience. Participants learn crucial strategies to navigate violent encounters, including alertness, situational awareness, and effective response tactics. The seminar goes beyond self-defense techniques, providing evaluations of actual security camera footage to demonstrate effective responses in various scenarios.
A 53-year-old man, Timothy Florence, was arrested in Browns Valley, Indiana, after shooting his 55-year-old neighbor during a dispute over mowing grass near their property line. The victim sustained life-threatening injuries and is currently in stable but critical condition. Florence claims self-defense, alleging that the victim threatened him with the lawn mower before he fired the gun.
A 15-year-old boy has been accused of murdering Alfie Lewis, 15, in Horsforth, West Yorkshire. The court heard that Alfie told his alleged killer to ‘chill out’ before being stabbed three times, once in the chest and twice in the leg. The fatal stab wound penetrated his heart, causing catastrophic internal bleeding. The defendant, who cannot be named, claims he acted in self-defense, but jurors have heard that he had not told anyone about any threats he had received from the victim.
