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Man requests ‘trial by combat’ with Japanese swords to settle custody battle with ex-wife

Anna Spoerre, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on Man requests ‘trial by combat’ with Japanese swords to settle custody battle with ex-wife

Kansas man David Ostrom asked an Iowa court to give him 12 weeks' notice to "source or forge" a katana and wakizashi for a duel.

       
Anna Spoerre, Des Moines Register
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