Tag Archive | "“Stand Your Ground”"

‘Stand Your Ground’ Task Force Recommends Changes, Not Repeal


Ashley Lopez: A year after the shooting of Trayvon Martin, a state task force examining Florida’s “stand your ground” law — which some allege was used to keep Martin’s shooter out of jail — have announced they will not recommend repealing the controversial law.

Published in Blog, Government, Justice, Politics

In National Gun Control Debate, No Discussion of ‘Stand Your Ground’


Amy Green: A year after George Zimmerman shot and killed Trayvon Martin in Central Florida, gun control is at the center of national debate. But Florida’s controversial “stand your ground” law isn’t part of the discussion.

Published in Government, Justice

Trayvon Martin’s Mother Asks State Lawmakers to Repeal ‘Stand Your Ground’


Ashley Lopez: Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin, held a press conference in Tallahassee Wednesday to ask lawmakers to repeal the state’s “Stand Your Ground” law, which she believes shielded the man who killed her young son last year.

Published in Blog, Government, Justice, Politics

In States With ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws, Homicide on the Rise


Ashley Lopez: A new study found that states with so-called “Stand Your Ground” laws have higher homicide rates.

Published in Blog, Government, Justice, Politics

Flurry of Photo ID Laws Tied to Conservative Washington Group


Ethan Magoc: A News21 analysis finds that more than half of state bills proposing photo IDs came from members or conference attendees of the American Legislative Exchange Council.

Published in Government, Politics

Five ‘Stand Your Ground’ Cases You Should Know About


ProPublica: We’ve highlighted some of the most notable cases where a version of the Stand Your Ground law has led to freedom from criminal prosecution.

Published in Blog, Government, Justice

Despite Stand Your Ground Law, Woman’s ‘Warning Shot’ Brings 20-Year Sentence


Howard Goodman: Just weeks after the Trayvon Martin shooting touched off a nationwide outrage, Florida is again the subject of a controversy involving a heated confrontation, a fired gun and an outcome for the shooter that seems beyond all common sense.

Published in Blog, Justice

Scott To Tampa: Guns OK At Republican Convention


Howard Goodman: The city of Tampa will be able to ban clubs and spears during the Republican National Convention. But not guns.

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‘Stand Your Ground’ Review Panel Made Up Largely of Law’s Supporters


Howard Goodman: Gov. Rick Scott’s task force, convening to review Florida’s expansive self-defense law, looks all set to fire blanks.

Published in Blog, Government, Justice

Judge in Trayvon Martin Murder Case Expressed Contentious View of Domestic Violence


M.C. Moewe: Judge Kenneth R. Lester Jr.’s opinion on domestic violence may affect whether a jury hears about George Zimmerman’s earlier domestic incident.

Published in Justice

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