The Megyn Kelly Show The Truth About the ICE Shooting in MN, and Dangers of Marijuana, with Dave Aronberg, Phil Holloway, Ashleigh Merchant, and Alex Berenson | Ep. 1226
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Jan 8, 2026 
Dave Aronberg, a former prosecutor and true crime co-host, along with Phil Holloway, a law enforcement veteran, and Ashleigh Merchant, an attorney, analyze the ICE shooting case in Minnesota, discussing civil and criminal liabilities, eyewitness reliability, and potential defenses. They delve into the legal nuances surrounding use-of-force standards. Later, independent journalist Alex Berenson reveals alarming insights into modern marijuana, linking its heightened potency to increased psychosis and violence, urging caution in policy discussions.
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Officer's Prior Trauma Shaped Split-Second Perception
- The ICE agent who fired had been dragged and seriously injured in a prior June arrest, shaping his perception of danger.
- That past trauma likely influenced his split-second decision during the Minneapolis shooting.
Legal Standard Centers On Officer's Perspective
- Courts judge use of force from the officer's perspective using 'objective reasonableness.'
- Split-second, tense, rapidly evolving circumstances are central to legal assessments.
Prepare Dual Legal Strategies For Officer Defense
- If facing civil or criminal claims, evaluate both federal-scope defenses and state-created-danger theories.
- Prepare to argue objective reasonableness and the officer's training and prior experiences.
