Here’s a case that proves a controversial self-defense law is flawed, dangerous and extremely unfair. Florida teenager Tyron Pierson, 17, shot and killed 40-year-old choir director Julius Jerome Jacob after an argument over alleged speeding on July 5. Authorities say the teen shot Jacobs in the head – and under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law, […]
The residents of Florida can rejoice! After weeks of intense protests at the State Capitol in Florida, political leaders have finally decided to schedule a hearing to re-examine the “Stand Your Ground” law. The protests became overwhelming for the government officials after the “not guilty” verdict was read that acquitted George Zimmerman of shooting and […]
