Category: Randomosity…

Yep…it happened. A burglar finally chose the WRONG house.
Took a few swipes from a frightened teenager with a sword.
Now authorities are seriously considering charging the teenager.
If you want details, I suggest skipping CNN and CBS, and go to the Baltimore Sun article, it has far more information.

Authorities are determining whether the student will face criminal charges, Guglielmi said.
-CNN

Police are interviewing the student and his three roommates and are talking to prosecutors about whether to file charges.
-CBS

Okay…CNN’s artice is a joke and makes you totally clueless as to what is happening…
http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/09/15/samurai.sword.killing/index.html?iref=mpstoryview

CBS pulls a CNN, and leaves us with even MORE questions…
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/15/national/main5312113.shtml

…but THEN…to the readers rescue…comes some diligent journalism and research…kudos to By Brent Jones, Liz F. Kay and Jill Rosen from the Baltimore Sun on a VERY spot-on job.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bal-md.samurai16sep16,0,114199.story

…and to be clear…In Texas, this teenager would be getting a big pat on the back right now…not facing possible charges.
An environment where the victim could EVER be legally liable for defending his home and friends is unthinkable. I really hope this kid doesnt have to go through the system because he killed a guy defending his home.