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Yates Claiming Self-Defence in Second-Degree Murder Trial of His Girlfriend

The defence says Yates feared for his life after a violent struggle and will argue the killing was not intentional, with the trial continuing Tuesday.

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The lawyer for a London man on trial for second-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend is arguing that her client acted in self-defence, a courtroom in St. Thomas heard Monday.

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Defence argues London man killed girlfriend Caitlin Jennings while acting in self-defence

David Yates’ defence lawyer says her client was a domestic violence victim who went “too far” while acting in self-defence and killing his girlfriend.

·Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
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Defence argues London man killed girlfriend while acting in self-defence

Lawyer says accused was victim of intimate-partner violence and should be convicted of manslaughter, not murder.

·London, Canada
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Yates claiming self-defence in second-degree murder trial of his girlfriend

The lawyer for a London man on trial for second-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend is arguing that her client acted in self-defence, a courtroom in St. Thomas heard Monday.

·Canada
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CBC News broke the news in Canada on Monday, June 15, 2026.
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