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MA: 'Stand Your Ground' And America's History Of Lethal Self-Defense
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It's been five years since the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida. Martin was shot by George Zimmerman who claimed self-defense. Zimmerman and his family claimed that Martin threatened him and attacked him, forcing him to shoot. Zimmerman was found not guilty in 2013.
One of the laws surrounding the case was known as "stand your ground." Zimmerman waived his right to a "stand your ground" hearing before the trial. Florida passed the first such law in 2005 that allows people to stand their ground instead of retreating, in order to protect or defend themselves. |
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dasing
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| The thing is Zimmerman was retreating to his car when attacted from behind by Martin! |
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