On Tuesday, a judge ruled that Lamar Wilson is not entitled to immunity under Iowa’s “stand your ground” law for his actions in the Aug. 27 shooting on Iowa City’s Ped Mall. […]
Judge rejects ‘stand your ground’ defense in Ped Mall shooting
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Iowa’s ‘stand your ground’ law successfully used for the first time
On Monday, the first successful use of the Iowa’s stand-your-ground (SYG) law occurred in Red Oak, when a judge declared Kevin Staley was immune from prosecution in the shooting death of Devin Davis. […]
Iowa’s ‘stand your ground’ law will be tested following the jury verdict in the 2017 Ped Mall shooting
In a typical criminal trial, the announcement of the jury’s verdict is the most important moment. But the trial of Lamar Wilson for the deadly Aug. 27 shooting on Iowa City’s Ped Mall will be an exception. Because a post-conviction hearing will be the first test of Iowa’s “stand your ground” (SYG) law. […]