MMA fighter fends off four attackers, killing one during home invasion

[NutmegYankee]

52. But an expansion from an existing concept isn't actually that concept - it's a new concept

Castle doctrine, which gets smeared in the SYG fight, has been around for centuries and is a logical law. Once you are in your home, the intent of an attacker to harm you is well proven by them bashing their way in. And you may in fact be trapped in said home, such as in a bedroom. Running from the home may in fact expose you to even greater danger to yourself and others. Say you run to the neighbors for safety - they now may also be hurt by your attacker.

SYG is the concept that you can meet force with force in a public place. Prior laws required you to retreat (but a home was a valid place to retreat to). Now SYG allows you to fight back right where you stand. Obviously, this has had some questionable applications. Practically no rational person questions the right to defend yourself within your own home.

As for the man, given the "basic common law" history of Castle Doctrine, it's doubtful a jury would ever convict. I doubt he will be charged.