Florida Police Can Use Stand Your Ground Defense in Deadly Shootings, Court Rules Critics say the decision will make it more difficult to hold law enforcement officers criminally responsible for on-duty killings. catherine lizette gonzalez Dec 14, 2018 3:06PM EST
Florida Judge Strikes Down Updated 'Stand Your Ground' Law Critics say the latest version of the law that helped exonerate George Zimmerman allows more people to claim self defense, even when they provoked the encounter. Sameer Rao Jul 5, 2017 12:53PM EDT
Jordan Davis Should Have Turned 21 Today Michael Dunn murdered the 17-year-old for daring to play his music loudly. Kenrya Rankin Feb 16, 2016 9:48AM 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 Jan 28, 2015 11:19AM 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 Nov 24, 2014 2:41PM EST
Theodore Wafer Apologizes, is Sentenced to 17-32 Years for Renisha McBride's Murder ‘From my fear, I caused the loss of a life that was too young to leave this world.’ Aura Bogado Sep 3, 2014 1:07PM EDT
Marissa Alexander's Retrial Postponed to December A pending Florida law could determine Alexander’s future. Aura Bogado Jun 10, 2014 3:29PM EDT
Florida Senate Committee Passes 'Warning Shot Bill' as Marissa Alexander Faces Triple Sentence The controversial bill expands existing Florida ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws. Von Diaz Mar 5, 2014 1:17PM EST
On the Two-Year Anniversary of Trayvon Martin's Death How have you remembered his life today? Carla Murphy Feb 26, 2014 5:02PM EST
Hung Jury for Michael Dunn's Count of First-Degree Murder Despite a mistrial on one count, Dunn was convicted of three counts of attempted murder and of shooting a firearm. Aura Bogado Feb 15, 2014 7:00PM EST
Watch Now: Jordan Davis Murder Trial Live Accused murderer Michael Dunn takes the stand. Carla Murphy Feb 11, 2014 12:49PM EST
Jordan Davis Murder Trial Begins in Fla. Today In a case reminiscent of Trayvon Martin’s, 17-year-old Davis was allegedly shot and killed in 2012 by a white man after an argument over loud music. Carla Murphy Feb 6, 2014 1:56PM EST
Second-Degree Murder and Other Charges for Man Suspected of Killing Renisha McBride Ted Wafer is not yet in custody. Aura Bogado Nov 15, 2013 11:18AM EST
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. Brentin Mock Oct 29, 2013 11:16AM 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 Oct 10, 2013 11:19AM 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. Von Diaz Sep 27, 2013 1:11PM EDT
Marissa Alexander Gets a New Trial An appeals judge orders a new trial because of flawed jury instructions. Aura Bogado Sep 26, 2013 12:08PM EDT
Dream Defenders Leave Capitol, Heading for Governor's Home The Dream Defenders are now taking their struggle from the capitol building to their communities. Brentin Mock Aug 15, 2013 4:30PM EDT
The Dream Defenders Introduce 'Trayvon's Law'; Talib Kweli Weighs In Youth leaders want state to reform Stand Your Ground and School-to-Prison Pipeline issues. Brentin Mock Aug 8, 2013 4:34PM EDT
Stevie Wonder Boycotts Florida -- And Every Other Stand Your Ground State The legendary singer is taking a stand. Jamilah King Jul 16, 2013 11:32AM EDT
