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Who gets to claim self-defense in shootings? Airman’s death sparks debate over race and gun rights
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 days agoThe concept resurfaced again last week following the killing of Senior Airman Roger Fortson in ...
Sarasota woman claims self-defense in 2023 shooting during 'Stand Your Ground' hearing
Herald-Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 day agoStand Your Ground' immunity after judge denies motion In case you missed it: Sarasota rapper found not guilty for attempted murder charges in 2020 drive-by ...
Roger Fortson was unjustly killed by police. You cannot reform this.
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 2 days agoOPINION: Roger Fortson is yet another Black life lost because the alleged “trained professional”...
Texas governor pardons man convicted of murder of Black Lives Matter protestor
AFP via Yahoo News· 17 hours agoTexas's Republican governor pardoned a US Army sergeant on Thursday who was convicted of murder for...
Texas governor pardons Army veteran convicted of killing protester
Task & Purpose· 17 hours agoTexas Gov. Greg Abbott has pardoned former Army Sgt. Daniel Perry, who was convicted last year for...
Frustration grows in Okaloosa County following two questionable officer involved shootings
Pensacola News Journal via Yahoo News· 6 hours ago"I have asked the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to handle the criminal investigation that is...
'It's the Black alternative:' CT theater troupe putting on modern version of 'Grease'
Stamford Advocate· 5 days agoThe Hartford-based group, now in its ninth year, was born following the death of Trayvon Martin, a...
Street racing, intersection takeovers face stiffer penalties across Florida starting July 1
The Palm Beach Post· 1 day agoFlorida drivers looking for a street race or a public roadway to perform stunts are being warned to hit the brakes. New legislation signed this month by Gov. Ron DeSantis ...
Start your week smart: Teacher layoffs looming, Trump trial, thousands fleeing Rafah, Eurovision...
CNN via Yahoo News· 5 days ago“Back to Black” follows Winehouse’s early rise to fame and the release of her Grammy-winning album of the same title. Winehouse died of alcohol poisoning in 2011 at age 27. And if horror is ...
Florida airman holding gun doesn't justify deputy shooting and killing him, experts say
WTSP-TV Tampa· 4 days agoOn the afternoon of May 3, Roger Fortson opened the door of his Florida apartment with a gun in his...