Defense Argues Self-Defense in Gwinnett County Family Murder Case
In Gwinnett County, Georgia, Vijay Kumar has pleaded not guilty to the murder of four family members, claiming self-defense. The incident occurred in January, and Kumar is accused of killing Meenu Dogra, Nidhi Chander, Harish Chander, and Gourav Kumar. During a recent court appearance, Kumar's defense attorney, Ashleigh Merchant, argued that the case is a tragic instance of self-defense. The defense has filed a motion for a bond hearing, alleging a prolonged campaign of threats and violence by select members of Kumar's wife's family. The motion claims that on the night of the incident, Kumar was coerced into the Chander residence, where he feared for his life due to previous threats and intimidation. The Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office disputes these claims, maintaining that the evidence contradicts the defense's narrative. 
