After No Kings tragedy, a lawmaker wants to clarify Utah’s self-defense law

A state lawmaker says clearing up ambiguity in Utah's self-defense law will help prosecutors work more efficiently.

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: February 22, 2026

Words: 628

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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The family of an innocent bystander killed at a Utah No Kings protest waited almost six months to learn whether prosecutors would file criminal charges in the shooting, a period his widow has described as painful and deeply frustrating.

Now a state lawmaker wants to clarify Utah’s self-defense law, with the aim of helping prosecutors reach faster conclusions.

“We are trying to create a situation where we are not going to be silent …

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