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A Granddaughter’s Plea:
The Truth About George and the Flaws in "Self-Defense" I never thought I would have to spend my time fighting for the memory of my grandfather, George. I thought the truth would speak for itself. But while Tony walks free, our family is left with a hole that will never be filled and a justice system that feels like it turned its back on us.
To the world, this might be a case file. To me, this was my grandfather. And the "self-defense" theory that allowed his killer to walk away without doing a single day of time is not just a flaw in the system—it is an insult to George’s life.
Why the "Self-Defense" Theory Fails
We are told Tony acted in fear, but the facts tell a different story. If you look closely, the "self-defense" claim falls apart for several reasons:
The Aggressor Rule: Self-defense is meant for victims, not instigators. You cannot create a confrontation, escalate it to a breaking point, and then claim you "had" to use force.
The Absence of a Real Threat: For self-defense to be legal, there must be an imminent threat of death or great bodily harm. My grandfather was not that threat. The force used against him was entirely disproportionate to the situation.
The Power of Retreat: In many cases, the law expects you to walk away if you safely can. Tony didn't walk away until after he took my grandfather's life. He had every opportunity to leave, to de-escalate, or to call for help. He chose the most permanent option instead.
The Silence of the Evidence: The physical evidence doesn't support a struggle for life. It supports an ambush.
A Life Worth More Than Zero Days
How is it that a life can be taken and the person responsible pays no price? No jail time, no restitution, just a "self-defense" label that lets them move on while we are stuck in our grief.
I am writing this because I owe it to my grandfather. He can’t speak for himself anymore, so I have to be his voice. We are seeking help to bring light to this case, to challenge the narrative that Tony was a "victim," and to demand that George gets the justice he deserves.
We aren't just looking for a sentence; we are looking for the truth to matter.
With love for my grandfather,
Alexis C. Brummett
The Truth About George and the Flaws in "Self-Defense" I never thought I would have to spend my time fighting for the memory of my grandfather, George. I thought the truth would speak for itself. But while Tony walks free, our family is left with a hole that will never be filled and a justice system that feels like it turned its back on us.
To the world, this might be a case file. To me, this was my grandfather. And the "self-defense" theory that allowed his killer to walk away without doing a single day of time is not just a flaw in the system—it is an insult to George’s life.
Why the "Self-Defense" Theory Fails
We are told Tony acted in fear, but the facts tell a different story. If you look closely, the "self-defense" claim falls apart for several reasons:
The Aggressor Rule: Self-defense is meant for victims, not instigators. You cannot create a confrontation, escalate it to a breaking point, and then claim you "had" to use force.
The Absence of a Real Threat: For self-defense to be legal, there must be an imminent threat of death or great bodily harm. My grandfather was not that threat. The force used against him was entirely disproportionate to the situation.
The Power of Retreat: In many cases, the law expects you to walk away if you safely can. Tony didn't walk away until after he took my grandfather's life. He had every opportunity to leave, to de-escalate, or to call for help. He chose the most permanent option instead.
The Silence of the Evidence: The physical evidence doesn't support a struggle for life. It supports an ambush.
A Life Worth More Than Zero Days
How is it that a life can be taken and the person responsible pays no price? No jail time, no restitution, just a "self-defense" label that lets them move on while we are stuck in our grief.
I am writing this because I owe it to my grandfather. He can’t speak for himself anymore, so I have to be his voice. We are seeking help to bring light to this case, to challenge the narrative that Tony was a "victim," and to demand that George gets the justice he deserves.
We aren't just looking for a sentence; we are looking for the truth to matter.
With love for my grandfather,
Alexis C. Brummett
