The Florida Supreme Court rules police officers are covered by "stand your ground" law.

The Florida Supreme Court rules police officers are covered by "stand your ground" law.

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'Stand your ground' immunity also applies to Florida police, court rules

Florida police officers can justify using deadly force and seek immunity from prosecution through the state's "stand your ground" self-defense law just like anyone else in the state, the Supreme Court of Florida recently ruled.