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2 weeks ago

Judge dismisses case against officer accused in UPS shootout death, citing stand your ground law

A judge dismissed manslaughter charges against Miami-Dade officer Jose Mateo, finding Florida's stand-your-ground law justified deadly force during a 2019 hostage pursuit.
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1 month ago

'They should have backed off,' family of slain hostage says of police in fatal shootout

Police tactics during a 2019 kidnapping and chase resulted in four deaths; four officers face criminal manslaughter charges while one seeks Stand Your Ground immunity.
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1 month ago

Miami cop can argue he was standing his ground in UPS shooting, Broward judge rules

A judge ruled a Miami-Dade officer can assert Stand Your Ground immunity in a manslaughter case despite victims not being law enforcement targets.
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