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Self-Defense or Murder in Abuse Case | Auckland News
A woman stands trial for murdering her partner, with her defense arguing she acted in self-defense after years of abuse. Experts testify she suffers from complex PTSD and a traumatic brain injury, which may have distorted her perception of danger. Witnesses detail her history of childhood and adult abuse, explaining how trauma can trigger defensive reactions—even without an immediate threat. The prosecution contends she knowingly stabbed her partner, but the jury must decide whether her actions were a desperate act of survival or premeditated murder. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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