Kelver’s self-defense claims would have to wait for trial. “Of course, that defense is perfectly available in district court,” the judge told prosecutors and Kelver’s lawyer. “And we’ll see where that goes with a different standard of proof.”

I’ll happily give 4:1 odds to anyone interested that she gets off fine. The judge simply ruled that the evidence as presented wasn’t enough to get the case thrown out.

It’s Wyoming. You’re not gonna see anyone sent to jail for brandishing during an assault, regardless of their orientation.