Florida To Examine "stand Your Ground" Law

CBS NewsFlorida to examine "stand your ground" lawCBS News(AP) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida Gov. Rick Scott is putting together a 17-member task force to look at the state law that allows someone to defend themselves. Scott announced Thursday the group will begin its work in May. The task force was created in ...Gov.

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