Did the Florida Supreme Court Just Give Cops More Leeway to Kill With Impunity?
The decision says a police officer, like any other Florida resident, has a right to a pretrial hearing on his self-defense claim.
Stand Your Ground
Michael Drejka, Who Supposedly Could Not Be Arrested for Killing Markeis McGlockton, Is Charged With Manslaughter
Sheriff Bob Gualtieri misrepresented Florida's self-defense law while passing the buck to State Attorney Bernie McCabe.
Trying to Clarify Why He Didn't Arrest Michael Drejka for Killing Markeis McGlockton, Sheriff Muddies Matters More
At first Bob Gualtieri said he lacked probable cause. Now he seems to be saying something more than probable cause is needed.
Legislators Say Sheriff Who Declined to Arrest Michael Drejka for Killing Markeis McGlockton Is Misrepresenting Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' Law
Bob Gualtieri erroneously claims the law's "largely subjective" standard lets Drejka off the hook.
'Stand Your Ground' Did Not Kill Markeis McGlockton
Michael Drejka's decision to shoot was inconsistent with Florida's self-defense law.
Florida Judge Strikes Down Part of Stand Your Ground Law
A Miami judge says defendants bear the burden of proving self-defense, but criminal justice reformers and the NRA say it's the government's job.
The New York Times Knows Florida's Self-Defense Law Is Bad but Can't Figure Out Why
The dismissal of a manslaughter charge against a sheriff's deputy gives the paper another opportunity to misrepresent Florida's law.
Black Lives Matter, but So Does the Truth
Activists alienate potential allies in the fight against police abuse by perpetuating myths.
Hung Up on 'Stand Your Ground'
The absence of a duty to retreat does not explain the outcome of Michael Dunn's murder trial.
Hung Up on 'Stand Your Ground'
The absence of a duty to retreat does not explain the outcome of Michael Dunn's murder trial.
Gun Rights Activists Plan 'Stand Your Ground' Rallies at State Capitols
To take place on Sunday
Fla. Woman in Stand-Your-Ground Case Remains Free on Bond
Sheriff's department warned they're giving her too much leeway to travel
Woman in Florida Stand-Your-Ground Case in Trouble for Bond Violations
Prosecutors say she's violating home detention, but defense says she had permission for trips
Senators Debate 'Stand-Your-Ground' Laws
A show for the cameras about state-level self-defense laws
A Reverse George Zimmerman?
Marissa Alexander deserves the benefit of the doubt, not 20 years in prison.
Stand Your Ground Cited in Teen's Killing of Stick-Wielding Man, Teen to Face Weapons Charges
17-year-old says he was defending himself, shot the man once in the face, prosecutors now pursuing him on gun charges
Trayvon Martin's Mother Calls for Action Against 'Stand Your Ground' Laws
Which had nothing whatsoever to do with her son's death
More Performers to Join Stevie Wonder's Florida Boycott
Jay Z, Kanye West, Madonna, and reportedly others
Zimmerman Case Is No Grounds for Gun Control
Trayvon Martin may have been the one using the idea of "Stand Your Ground."
Fla. Governor Says He Won't Seek Rollback of 'Stand Your Ground' Laws
Rebuffs call for special session