Tony Earls Trial: Defense Argues 'Fight or Flight' Defense in Fatal Shooting
KHOU 11October 5, 20251 min558 views
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- ⚖️ The defense in the Tony Earls trial called a clinical psychologist, Dr. Sasha Lambert, as their first witness.
- 🧠 Dr. Lambert testified that Tony Earls was likely in a "fight or flight" mode when he was held up at a Chase Bank ATM.
- ⚡ She explained that intense stressors can inhibit decision-making due to brain signals and chemicals.
- 🗣️ The psychologist noted that some individuals naturally tend toward "fight" in stressful situations, differing from those who tend to flee.
Legal Context and Circumstances
- ⚠️ Prosecutors acknowledged that Texas law permits shooting a fleeing armed robber solely to recover stolen property.
- 🎯 Tony Earls is accused of mistakenly shooting and killing 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez, who was in her family's truck during the incident.
- 🚨 He is charged with manslaughter in connection with the shooting.
- 📺 Testimony in the trial is expected to continue until 7:00 PM, with live streaming available on KHO1 Plus.
- ⚠️ Viewers are advised that some testimony may be graphic.
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