”Stand Your Ground” Rule

Former NFL Player Tried “Stand Your Ground” Defense In Murder Trial

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The jury in former NFL player Travis Rudolph’s murder trial returned a not-guilty decision in less than four hours. After hearing two weeks of testimony, the jurors decided Rudolph’s fate quickly.   Rudolph spoke of his freedom and future outside the courthouse following the judgment, wiping away tears and hugging his attorneys. The ex-NFLer then … Read more

AJ Owens’ Death Has Sparked Calls For The Shooter’s Arrest And Renewed Controversy Over Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” Rule

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In Florida last week, a white neighbor fatally shot a Black 35-year-old single mother of four in front of her 9-year-old son in what local authorities believe was the brutal culmination of a multi-year quarrel. There were claims that the shooter was driven by racial animus.   Calls for the shooter’s arrest have been made … Read more