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Kinda reminds me of this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_McElroy

I can't stress this any more seriously:

This is not a can of worms you want to open.

Yes. The Mexican Autodefensas are required reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grupos_de_Autodefensa_Comunita...

It starts with drug cartels in conjunction with local lawmen terrorizing avocado farmers (because avocados are big business), and the avocado farmers in the village arm up, oust the corrupt police and drug dealers, and end up getting involved in the drug business.

Which states and what’s the legalese?

Here's a discussion:

https://www.texascrimelaw.com/character-evidence-in-murder-c...

Seems more like perfect examples of jury nullification and professional misconduct in the justice system.