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Kaleva

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23. A lawsuit has been filed against a man cleared by the SYG law.
Fri Apr 6, 2012, 07:48 PM
Apr 2012

It's debatable if the lawsuit will go anywhere though.

"Hillsborough Circuit Judge Robert Foster found Podany was immune from prosecution under the state's "Stand Your Ground" law. The statute also immunizes shooters from any civil action.

"It would not surprise me if a court ultimately throws out this case," said Robert Batey, a criminal law professor at Stetson University College of Law. "But the issue could be more complicated than I see.""

http://www2.tbo.com/news/metro/2010/feb/14/na-stand-your-ground-civil-suit-is-a-surprise-ar-83027/

True, Tayvon's family can attempt to sue but more then likely, the lawsuit will be tossed unless Zimmerman is found not to be covered by SYG.

If you look at my posting history, you'll read comments written by me where I say the law needs to be changed. That it is medieval.

Your comment:

"Zimmerman was not standing any ground. He pursued a child with a gun after he was told not to."

But according to second hand sources (we don't really know what Zimmerman told the police), he lost track of Trayvon, was walking down a sidewalk, looking at the apartments to get an address, and was returning to his vehicle when Trayvon then confronted him.

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Think so? immoderate Apr 2012 #1
I think they are trying to run the clock. They will try to pull some BS like "He was arrested when Vincardog Apr 2012 #2
He was never arrested. He was detained for questioning. Viking12 Apr 2012 #6
I agree Kaleva Apr 2012 #12
You could be right. dkf Apr 2012 #3
You might be right, but you might be wrong bluestateguy Apr 2012 #4
Could be, elleng Apr 2012 #5
IMO, they are selling their stories so hard to taint jury pool. savalez Apr 2012 #7
That's entirely possible. freshwest Apr 2012 #8
that, or waiting for the grand jury. magical thyme Apr 2012 #9
There's a new prosecutor. The previiously set grand Solomon Apr 2012 #16
I think the new one is waiting for the results of the grand jury magical thyme Apr 2012 #21
The investigators are covering their asses. -..__... Apr 2012 #10
If he is aquitted Meiko Apr 2012 #11
People covered by the 'stand your ground' law cannot be sued. Kaleva Apr 2012 #13
The Homeowners Association doesnt have immunity, though. HooptieWagon Apr 2012 #14
True. the law only applies to individuals. Kaleva Apr 2012 #15
Bullshit. Solomon Apr 2012 #17
Here you go. Kaleva Apr 2012 #18
You're still interpreting it wrong. if you really think Solomon Apr 2012 #19
A lawsuit has been filed against a man cleared by the SYG law. Kaleva Apr 2012 #23
How are you so positive Zimmerman pursued Martin? On the 911 recording Zimmerman was doc03 Apr 2012 #24
I'd rather just stick with what I know so far. provis99 Apr 2012 #20
They may looking for evidence of a hate crime meow2u3 Apr 2012 #22
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