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Why the Law Should Change on “Stand Your Ground”

By now we have all heard about the Trayvon Martin tragedy, the young man who was shot and killed by George Zimmerman in Sanford, Florida. What most don’t know is that depending on the intricate details of the investigation, Mr. Zimmerman could be protected from going to jail under Florida law, but will it protect…

April 9, 2012

Chris Ligori
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