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College of Law hosts Great Legal Storytellers event

March 10, 2016
Campus Life, News, University

Benjamin L. Crump, the attorney for Trayvon Martin, described the late teen’s case as, “The case that introduced the world to Stand Your Ground and the controversy of Shoot First Laws,” during FIU’s College of Law’s fifth annual “Great Legal Storytellers’ event.

Stand your ground course necessary

September 22, 2013
Opinion, Politics, Student Thoughts

Staff writer Raul Herrera gives his reasons why a course on the 'Stand Your Ground' law is necessary.

The importance of the Stand Your Ground law

September 18, 2013
Editorials, Opinion, Politics

An editorial on the "Stand Your Ground" course being offered at Florida Atlantic University.

FIU Law comments on Stand Your Ground course

September 11, 2013
News

A Stand-Your-Ground course may be taught at the university's law school, in light of the new course being offered at FAU that goes over the controversial law involved in the trial of George Zimmerman. students interested in furthering a discussion about Stand Your Ground can attend an upcoming Roundtable Discussion session discussing the Trayvon Martin Verdict, organized by the African & African Diaspora Studies Program on Sept. 13 in GC 150 at MMC.

‘Stand your ground’ needs change

July 31, 2013
Opinion, Politics

Staff writer Carlos Coba thinks that it is time for 'stand your ground' laws to be changed.

Zimmerman verdict sparks emotions and debate

July 15, 2013
World

Madison Fantozzi/News Director A Florida jury found George Zimmerman not guilty in Trayvon Martin’s death Saturday night after the six women deliberated for 16 and a half hours. It only took moments, however, for students to take to social media in an uproar about the verdict. Martin’s brother and FIU student, Jahvaris Fulton, tweeted “Et […]

Letter to the Editor: Welcome to the Dream Era

March 3, 2013
Opinion, Politics, Student Thoughts

February 26, 2012 is a night that haunts many. On this night in Sanford, Fla., Trayvon Martin was walking home when he was confronted and fatally shot by George Zimmerman. Florida’s Stand Your Ground law allowed Zimmerman to be released on bail and has yet to be charged. This tragedy marked the beginning of new […]

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