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Florida, Guns, Stand Your Ground: What Could Go Wrong?
Blind man acquitted in fatal shooting gets guns back SANFORD, Fla. —A legally blind man who was acquitted in the shooting death of another man fought in court Thursday to get his guns back. Judge: Man who killed friend legally stood his ground John Rogers said he has the right to have both of his guns returned to him. While Judge John Galluzzo said he did not want to return the guns to Rogers, he said it was the law. Rogers' guns were confiscated by law-enforcement officers after he fatally shot a man. He was later acquitted. "I have to return property that was taken under the circumstance," Galluzzo said. "I have researched and haven't found case law to say otherwise." Galluzzo said he had no choice but to return Rogers' 10mm Glock and a rifle that was used to kill James DeWitt, 34. The shooting happened at Rogers' home in Geneva during a fight in March 2012. Rogers spent time in jail and went to trial in January. He was granted immunity using the "stand your ground" law. Rogers became blind after a construction accident and said he needs his guns for protection. "It's my constitutional right. I wasn't carrying these firearms around. I was in my house on a private road in Geneva out of the way," Rogers said. The former Marine left the Seminole County Courthouse on Thursday hoping to end the controversy. "The family has been through enough, and I have been through enough, and I would like to retire, put this behind me and move forward," Rogers said. **Four years ago, Rogers was accused of shooting at his cousin.** Galluzzo did order that all ammunition to be destroyed. He said it was too old and dangerous. Photos Videos Read mo http://www.wesh.com/news/central-flo...#ixzz2uQa83wpm - - - - - - I wonder who he will shoot next... |
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Florida, Guns, Stand Your Ground: What Could Go Wrong?
On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 5:47:11 AM UTC-6, F*O*A*D wrote:
I wonder who he will shoot next... If I were the paranoid type, I'd wonder too... |
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Florida, Guns, Stand Your Ground: What Could Go Wrong?
On 2/26/14, 9:06 AM, Tim wrote:
On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 5:47:11 AM UTC-6, F*O*A*D wrote: I wonder who he will shoot next... If I were the paranoid type, I'd wonder too... Let's see...a blind guy has firearms he uses. Four years ago, he shoots at his cousin. Then he shoots a guy who apparently was visiting him in his house. And you have no concerns about a blind hothead armed to the teeth? |
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Florida, Guns, Stand Your Ground: What Could Go Wrong?
On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 8:13:18 AM UTC-6, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 2/26/14, 9:06 AM, Tim wrote: On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 5:47:11 AM UTC-6, F*O*A*D wrote: I wonder who he will shoot next... If I were the paranoid type, I'd wonder too... Let's see...a blind guy has firearms he uses. Four years ago, he shoots at his cousin. Then he shoots a guy who apparently was visiting him in his house. And you have no concerns about a blind hothead armed to the teeth? Is it really any of my business? |
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Florida, Guns, Stand Your Ground: What Could Go Wrong?
On 2/26/14, 9:26 AM, Tim wrote:
On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 8:13:18 AM UTC-6, F*O*A*D wrote: On 2/26/14, 9:06 AM, Tim wrote: On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 5:47:11 AM UTC-6, F*O*A*D wrote: I wonder who he will shoot next... If I were the paranoid type, I'd wonder too... Let's see...a blind guy has firearms he uses. Four years ago, he shoots at his cousin. Then he shoots a guy who apparently was visiting him in his house. And you have no concerns about a blind hothead armed to the teeth? Is it really any of my business? Wow. I haven't heard or read a "Kitty Genovese" response in a long, long time. |
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Florida, Guns, Stand Your Ground: What Could Go Wrong?
On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 8:33:12 AM UTC-6, F*O*A*D wrote:
I wonder who he will shoot next... If I were the paranoid type, I'd wonder too... Let's see...a blind guy has firearms he uses. Four years ago, he shoots at his cousin. Then he shoots a guy who apparently was visiting him in his house. And you have no concerns about a blind hothead armed to the teeth? Is it really any of my business? Wow. I haven't heard or read a "Kitty Genovese" response in a long, long time. And really, is it any of yours? Harry, are things so boring in Maryland that you constantly have to look into to Florida for some excitement in your life? |
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Florida, Guns, Stand Your Ground: What Could Go Wrong?
On Wed, 26 Feb 2014 09:33:12 -0500, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 2/26/14, 9:26 AM, Tim wrote: On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 8:13:18 AM UTC-6, F*O*A*D wrote: On 2/26/14, 9:06 AM, Tim wrote: On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 5:47:11 AM UTC-6, F*O*A*D wrote: I wonder who he will shoot next... If I were the paranoid type, I'd wonder too... Let's see...a blind guy has firearms he uses. Four years ago, he shoots at his cousin. Then he shoots a guy who apparently was visiting him in his house. And you have no concerns about a blind hothead armed to the teeth? Is it really any of my business? Wow. I haven't heard or read a "Kitty Genovese" response in a long, long time. Almost as good as your 'Democrats' response, eh? |
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