Florida lawmakers urge overhaul of ‘Stand Your Ground’ law

By Tom Brown FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (Reuters) – Florida must either repeal its “Stand Your Ground” self-defense law or enact sweeping changes to avert more tragedies like the fatal shooting of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, Democratic leaders of the state’s legislature said on Thursday. A Seminole County jury on Saturday acquitted George Zimmerman of [...]