Home Invasions | Are our laws protecting criminals? | Sunday Night

It’s the finest of legal lines - at what point does a Good Samaritan go too far and become a vigilante?

Russell Harrison came to the rescue of a young mother as she was being attacked in her own home. He almost certainly saved the woman’s life, but during the scuffle he killed the intruder. Russell faced the very real prospect of being charged with murder.

So how far can you go to protect your home and your family or even your neighbour? As Steve Pennells discovered, the answer is anything but clear.

This story originally aired on the 30th June 2019.

Read more - https://7news.com.au/sunday-night/are-australian-laws-protecting-criminals-from-home-invasions-c-192448

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