partially paralyzed, in near constant pain, and for a while barely able to talk. >> morally, it's the right thing to do. >> reporter: brady dedicated the rest of his life to fighting gun violence. 12 years after he was shot, congress passed the brady bill, requiring a waiting period and background checks for all handgun purchases. in 2000, the place where he had held court was christened the james s. brady press briefing room. at the dedication, the brady smile once again brightened the place up. jonathan karl, abc news, the white house. and an arizona courtroom will be back in the spotlight when convicted murderer jodi arias returns to court as her own lawyer. a judge granted her request to defend herself in a penalty trial set to begin september 8th. a jury convicted her in the brutal killing of her boyfriend but couldn't decide if she should be executed. arias has no law experience and didn't finish high school. stunning video here to share