Man claiming ‘stand-your-ground’ defense in fatal St. Augustine shooting opts not to testify
When the defense rested its case Thursday morning in a stand-your-ground hearing in St. Johns County court, the man charged with manslaughter in the May 2021 shooting death of Adam Amoia had opted not to take the stand.
Defense breaks down surveillance video as man claims ‘stand your ground’ in fatal St. Augustine shooting
Crucial surveillance video of the May 2021 shooting death of Adam Amoia continued to be the focus of attention Wednesday in a hearing to determine whether a manslaughter charge should be dropped in the case.
Gov. DeSantis backs ‘anti-mob’ proposal in response to protests
The proposal titled “anti-mob legislation draft” would expand the list of “forcible felonies” under Florida’s self-defense law to include property crimes. “We don’t want to see our cities burning like across the nation without consequences, so Gov. Meanwhile, a rally to protest the proposal is planned for 1 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Duval County Courthouse. The first survey question by AP VoteCast found 42% of Florida voters surveyed have a gun in their household. Only 32% of Joe Biden voters have a gun in their house compared to 51% of President Donald Trump voters.
Girlfriend of Man Killed in Parking Spot Dispute Says She Feared for Her Family
The manslaughter trial of a Florida man who claims self-defense under the state's controversial "Stand Your Ground" law began Wednesday in Pinellas County. Michael Drejka, 49, told authorities he was defending himself when he fatally shot a man who had pushed him to the ground in a handicapped parking spot dispute. Drejka approached Jacobs and the two argued over the car being parked in a handicapped spot without a visible permit, authorities said. McGlockton emerged from the store, saw Drejka arguing with his girlfriend, and shoved the man, who hit the ground, officials said. The statute was also claimed by George Zimmerman, who was acquitted in the fatal shooting of teenager Trayvon Martin in 2012.
Protesters demand change in Fla. Stand Your Ground law
Protesters demand change in Fla. Stand Your Ground law Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Florida state capitol demanding changes to the state's Stand Your Ground law. But the legislature is now considering taking the law a step further to allow people in fear of their lives to fire a warning shot at their attacker. Mark Strassmann reports.
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