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Self-Defense or Assault? Breaking Down the Harold Powell Case

Jerome Hill

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An armed confrontation on Seattle’s waterfront leaves a disabled Navy veteran in a wheelchair shot and fighting for justice.

In this gripping episode of Hill of Justice, hosts Jerome Hill and retired sheriff Victor Hill dissect the shocking case of Harold Powell — a veteran whose life was forever changed by a violent encounter. They break down the self-defense claims, prosecution strategies, and mental health concerns that define this case while examining the bystander effect that left Powell vulnerable.

From the aggressor’s actions to the charges filed and the broader implications for veteran rights, public safety, and gun violence prevention, this episode offers a powerful, unfiltered look at justice in action.

Harold Powell's Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-harold-powell-srs-fight-for-recovery

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