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Warpy

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9. Probably. I know I'd deny shooting first in this case.

Reply to Hassin Bin Sober (Reply #8)

Fri Jul 11, 2014, 11:14 PM

Jul 2014

She'll probably still get manslaughter charges. Women who are better shots and kill the guy who is trying to kill them are still regarded as too dangerous to let out on the street in this country. Remember the gal who just fired a warning shot and got, what, 20 years.

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Two Florida cops dating each other. What could possibly go wrong?? [View all] apples and oranges Jul 2014 OP

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Fifth wife?! Is he still married? apples and oranges Jul 2014 #5

Right now he's between marriages. At least that's my guess. Scuba Jul 2014 #12

That should have been a warning flag to her. Katashi_itto Jul 2014 #15

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At least she will know how to write the report juuuuust right. Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2014 #8

Probably. I know I'd deny shooting first in this case. Warpy Jul 2014 #9

I was hoping I remember that be readdressed, though I have not heard an outcome. Nt seabeyond Jul 2014 #10

I'm afraid the wheels of justice will grind very slowly in her case. Warpy Jul 2014 #11

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