
A Broward County judge has ruled that a suspended Miami-Dade police officer involved in a 2019 shootout in Miramar can pursue a "Stand Your Ground" defense in a hearing. The incident involved a confrontation with armed robbers that resulted in the deaths of a UPS driver and another man. The hearing is focused on whether Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law applies to the officer, who faces manslaughter charges related to the deadly shootout. Newly released evidence has shed light on the chaotic circumstances of the kidnapping and shooting. Separately, the family of Adam Toledo is contesting a court order that permits increased benefits for a former officer involved in the teen's shooting.
A hearing is underway to determine whether Florida's Stand Your Ground law can be used by a suspended Miami-Dade police officer to defend against manslaughter charges in a 2019 shootout that killed two innocent victims. https://t.co/pID4NW71z7
A judge is hearing the beginning arguments on whether Florida’s “stand your ground” law applies to an officer involved in a shootout with armed robbers that led to the death of a UPS driver in 2019. https://t.co/NIolvINROI
The family of Adam Toledo is challenging a court order that allows more benefits for a former officer involved in the teen's shooting. https://t.co/1A6dtJPuUE