Lawyer suggests 'excessive self-defence' in fatal stabbing

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Blandis, E. (2026, October 28). Lawyer suggests 'excessive self-defence' in fatal stabbing. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-28/lawyer-suggests-excessive-self-defence-in-fatal-stabbing/107319600

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ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-10-28 · by Eva Blandis

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A lawyer representing a 19-year-old woman accused of murdering her father has argued that she may have acted out of excessive self-defense, claiming the victim had previously instructed her to stab him multiple times. The trial took place this month in connection with the fatal stabbing that occurred on Boxing Day four years ago. A verdict is expected at a later unspecified date.
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As of October 28, 2026, the lawyer for a 19-year-old woman who is accused of murdering her father has suggested in court that his client may have acted in "excessive self-defense" during the fatal stabbing on Boxing Day four years ago. The teenager had previously pleaded not guilty to the charges and was standing trial at the time this information was reported. According to the lawyer, the victim had allegedly told the teen to stab him multiple times before the incident occurred. A verdict is expected to be handed down at a later unspecified date.

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Eva Blandis
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🔮 Lawyer says teen may have acted in 'excessive self-defence' before fatal stabbing In short: The lawyer for a teenager accused of murdering her father has told a court his client's victim had told her to stab him on multiple occasions before the fatal stabbing. The now-19-year-old stood trial this month after pleading not guilty to the stabbing murder of her father on Boxing Day four years ago. What's next?
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A verdict will be handed down at a later date.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-28
🔮 Lawyer says teen may have acted in 'excessive self-defence' before fatal stabbing In short: The lawyer for a teenager accused of murdering her father has told a court his client's victim had told her to stab him on multiple occasions before the fatal stabbing. The now-19-year-old stood trial this month after pleading not guilty to the stabbing murder of her father on Boxing Day four years ago. What's next?
2026-10-28 · ABC News (AU)
Lawyer suggests 'excessive self-defence' in fatal stabbing · mixed framing

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Lawyer says teen may have acted in 'excessive self-defence' before fatal stabbing In short: The lawyer for a teenager accused of murdering her father has told a court his client's victim had told her to stab him on multiple occasions before the fatal stabbing. The now-19-year-old stood trial this month after pleading not guilty to the stabbing murder of her father on Boxing Day four years ago. What's next? uncertain
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