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'Joking demeanor': Woman impregnated in jail sees 'stand your ground' defense go up in flames thanks to 'you'll be fine' comment after allegedly shooting husband

David HarrisSep 9th
Jan. 6 prosecutor accused of stabbing driver after fender bender can't use 'stand your ground' defense: Judge

Marisa SarnoffMay 17th
'He cried like a baby!': Man who gunned down neighbor in dog poop dispute taunts victim's wife, calls her a 'b—-' in courtroom explosion

Brandi BuchmanAug 16th
'Your day is coming': Driver arguing over handicapped parking space allegedly shoots man dead in case eerily similar to infamous Stand Your Ground confrontation

David HarrisAug 13th
Florida man who fatally shot girlfriend in the back because he 'had to put her down' claims immunity under 'stand your ground' law

Jerry LambeDec 8th
Judge nixes 'stand your ground' defense by former ballerina accused of shooting and killing allegedly abusive husband

Colin KalmbacherSep 19th
Teen faces adult murder charges in McDonald's parking lot shooting after prosecutors reject 'Stand Your Ground' claims

Jason KandelJul 6th
'Squarely within the castle doctrine': No charges for homeowner who fired dozens of rounds at pool cleaner

Marisa SarnoffJun 27th
Prosecutor says 'insufficient evidence' for murder charge against white woman for fatally shooting Black neighbor knocking on her front door

Jerry LambeJun 26th
'Just a killing': White neighbor who killed Black mom in front of kids arrested as authorities say self-defense claim 'not justifiable'

Jerry LambeJun 7th
No arrest days after Black mom shot dead through front door of white neighbor who allegedly called her kids 'slaves'

Jerry LambeJun 6th
No Criminal Charges Against Texas Man Who Shot and Killed Girlfriend's Ex-Husband During Front Porch Custody Fight

Marisa SarnoffApr 1st
Texas Man Indicted for Murder in Shooting Death of Unarmed Moroccan National He Claimed Was Parked in His Driveway

Marisa SarnoffFeb 10th
Man Who Shot Girlfriend's Ex-Husband on Front Porch in Texas Asks Judge to Move Lawsuits Out of Concern That He Can't Get a Fair Trial

Marisa SarnoffJan 4th
Gov. DeSantis Proposes 'Anti-Mob' Legislation That Echoes 'When the Looting Starts, the Shooting Starts' Mentality

Jerry LambeNov 11th
Judge Rules Florida's New Stand-Your-Ground Law is Unconstitutional

Alexandra MaloneyJul 3rd