Man charged with killing 2 in shooting outside funeral in Salt Lake claims he acted in self defense
A judge ruled that a man charged with a double homicide outside a funeral has a prima facie claim of self-defense, prompting prosecutors to challenge the justification.
A 3rd District Court judge ruled Friday that John Vea Uasike Jr. has a prima facia claim of self defense. Now prosecutors are seeking to prove he was not justified and the charges should stay.
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