White neighbour who fatally shot Black mother pleads not guilty to manslaughter
www.independent.co.uk
Susan Lorincz was charged with manslaughter last month for fatally shooting her neighbour, Ajike “AJ” Owens
  • Entropywins@kbin.social
    16·
    1 year ago

    Stand your ground was not the reason the charges were reduced, it was the reason why she wasn’t arrested immediately. The charges were reduced because the prosecution doesn’t have sufficient evidence for 2nd degree murder charges to stick, so they are bringing charges they know they can prove in court. I have no clue why they can’t do both charges and I totally agree with you on the stand your ground laws…

      • snor10@lemm.ee
        3·
        1 year ago

        I think for 2nd degree murder the prosecution have to prove malicious intent.

          • Knightfox@lemmy.one
            6·
            1 year ago

            It’s kinda like premeditated vs a crime of passion. Planning to kill your wife for 3 months is viewed differently than coming home and finding her cheating so you shoot her.

            At least in the US the extenuating circumstances effect the charges significantly.