Stand Your Ground Law

Carla Murphy  Jan 28, 2015 11:19AM EST

Marissa Alexander Released; Now on House Arrest

After serving three years, Alexander will be monitored by ankle bracelet for an additional two.
Carla Murphy  Nov 24, 2014 2:41PM EST

Marissa Alexander Pleads Guilty

Deal ends four-year case that, along with Trayvon Martin’s murder, thrust Florida’s Stand Your Ground law into national spotlight.
Carla Murphy  Feb 26, 2014 5:02PM EST

On the Two-Year Anniversary of Trayvon Martin's Death

How have you remembered his life today?
Carla Murphy  Feb 11, 2014 12:49PM EST

Watch Now: Jordan Davis Murder Trial Live

Accused murderer Michael Dunn takes the stand.
Aura Bogado  Nov 15, 2013 11:18AM EST

Second-Degree Murder and Other Charges for Man Suspected of Killing Renisha McBride

Ted Wafer is not yet in custody.
Brentin Mock  Oct 29, 2013 11:16AM EDT

Testimony at Senate 'Stand Your Ground' Hearing Gets Bizarre

Sen. Ted Cruz tells mothers of Trayvon Martin and Jordan Davis that their sons deaths were not about race.
Von Diaz  Oct 10, 2013 11:19AM EDT

Florida Senate Looks to Revise 'Stand Your Ground' Law

The Florida law that aided George Zimmerman’s acquittal in Trayvon Martin murder trial is under scrutiny.
Von Diaz  Sep 27, 2013 1:11PM EDT

Yelp! Joins ALEC Amidst Ongoing Criticism

At least 50 corporations and nonprofits have severed ties with American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), but Yelp! is just getting on board.
Jamilah King  Feb 27, 2013 8:57AM EST

Florida Task Force on 'Stand Your Ground' Gives the Controversial Law a Vote of Confidence

In the aftermath of the Trayvon Martin shooting, Florida Governor Rick Scott appointed a task force to examine the state’s ‘kill at will’ law. Their conclusion? It works just fine.
Jorge Rivas  Jan 31, 2013 11:29AM EST

Man Who Killed Latino For Pulling in to Wrong Drive Way Out on Bail

Phillip Walker Sailors, the man who shot and killed 22-year-old Rodrigo Diaz for pulling in to his driveway is out on bail.
Jorge Rivas  Jan 30, 2013 10:10AM EST

Georgia Man Kills Latino After GPS Sends Him to Wrong Driveway

Phillip Walker Sailors, 69, has been charged with malice murder in the killing of Rodrigo Abad Diaz, a 22-year-old Cuban immigrant who mistakenly pulled into his driveway due to faulty GPS directions.