Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Benjamin Crump says Corey Ruiz never threatened the officers and that the shooting was unconstitutional. I don't believe the evidence supports either claim.
In today's show, I break down Crump's public statements point by point, explain why I believe the Taser had already failed, why officers were facing an imminent deadly-force threat after an officer was allegedly stabbed, and why the legal justification for deadly force appears straightforward based on the facts currently available.
I also discuss Madison's political response to the shooting, the arguments being made against the officers, and why I think people are ignoring the consequences of resisting a lawful arrest while armed with a knife. Finally, I examine a separate officer-involved shooting to explain why police firearms training is often misunderstood by the public.
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00:00 Benjamin Crump's Main Claim
00:20 Was Corey Ruiz Really "Not A Threat"?
00:55 The Taser Argument Falls Apart
01:32 Why Body Cameras Matter
01:42 Who Refuses To Equip Madison Police?
02:47 Corey Ruiz "Didn't Deserve It"?
03:44 The Consequences Of Resisting Arrest
04:07 Is There Any Plausible Innocent Explanation?
04:40 Why Police Aren't Expert Marksmen
06:20 The Baseball Bat Shooting
07:30 Why Officers Miss Under Stress
08:10 What This Means For The Corey Ruiz Case
Benjamin Crump says Corey Ruiz never threatened the officers and that the shooting was unconstitutional. I don't believe the evidence supports either claim.
In today's show, I break down Crump's public statements point by point, explain why I believe the Taser had already failed, why officers were facing an imminent deadly-force threat after an officer was allegedly stabbed, and why the legal justification for deadly force appears straightforward based on the facts currently available.
I also discuss Madison's political response to the shooting, the arguments being made against the officers, and why I think people are ignoring the consequences of resisting a lawful arrest while armed with a knife. Finally, I examine a separate officer-involved shooting to explain why police firearms training is often misunderstood by the public.
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JOIN OUR COMMUNITY! Exclusive Members-only content & perks! Only ~17 cents/day! $5/month: youtube.com/channel/UC-GqXHAdxVUVMw2F_7h_X3Q/join
Visit Here: lawofselfdefense.com/getthebook
"You are wise to buy this material. I hope you watch it, internalize it, and keep it to the forefront whenever you even think of reaching for a gun"
-Massad Ayoob (President of the Second Amendment Foundation)
The #1 guide for understanding when using force to protect yourself is legal. Now yours for FREE! Just pay the S&H for us to get it to you.
➡️ Carry with confidence, knowing you are protected from predators AND predatory prosecutors
➡️ Correct the common myths you may think are true but get people in trouble
➡️ Know you're getting the best with this abridged version of our best-selling 5-star Amazon-rated book that has been praised by many (including self-defense legends!) for its easy, entertaining, and informative style.
➡️ Many interesting, if sometimes heart-wrenching, true-life examples
Get Your Free Book: lawofselfdefense.com/getthebook
00:00 Benjamin Crump's Main Claim
00:20 Was Corey Ruiz Really "Not A Threat"?
00:55 The Taser Argument Falls Apart
01:32 Why Body Cameras Matter
01:42 Who Refuses To Equip Madison Police?
02:47 Corey Ruiz "Didn't Deserve It"?
03:44 The Consequences Of Resisting Arrest
04:07 Is There Any Plausible Innocent Explanation?
04:40 Why Police Aren't Expert Marksmen
06:20 The Baseball Bat Shooting
07:30 Why Officers Miss Under Stress
08:10 What This Means For The Corey Ruiz Case
