Stand Your Ground gives them an additional chance to do so, if they can persuade a judge. Mr. Jones had a new gun which he bought because he frequently carried cash on his way home from gigs. The officer claimed Mr. Jones pointed it at him, but prosecutors say Mr. Raja fired at Mr. Jones six times even as he fled, hitting him three times. PhotoThe encounter was recorded by the roadside assistance service Mr. Jones had called for help. Even Mr. Caamano’s lawyer said police officers should not be allowed to invoke Stand Your Ground.

Source: New York Times January 28, 2018 07:52 UTC