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March 23rd, 2012
10:23 AM ET

The problem with "Stand Your Ground" – Fla. State Sen. Chris Smith on legal issues surrounding the law

This morning on Early Start, Florida State Sen. Chris Smith explains the complications with using the "Stand Your Ground" law in Florida shooting cases and as it relates to the Trayvon Martin case. He also explains the legal ramifications if Martin's shooter, George Zimmerman, is not prosecuted.
Filed under: Law • Trayvon Martin
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  1. Andri

    That's an excellent point you make Nermeen and one that is often orlveooked, which is that revolutions (of any type) start with just one thing but quickly gather pace to incorporate the huge variety of injustice that the people feel.

    June 19, 2012 at 8:00 pm | Reply

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