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Curtis Reeves 75, the former Tampa cop who murdered Chad Oulson on January 13, 2014 is living out his life at home with his family.
I have to wonder how quickly I or any other “normal” citizen would be brought to trial. I also wonder if I would be allowed to stay at home enjoying my garden, playing with my grandchildren and pets, in the company of my wife and friends for over five years while the widow and fatherless child of the man I murdered wonder what ever became of the concept of justice.
“A judge, after hearing arguments Friday from prosecutors and defense attorneys, decided to postpone the retired Tampa police captain’s February murder trial due to uncertainty about whether he should get a new stand your ground hearing”
“"This case just isn’t ripe for trial," Pinellas-Pasco Circuit Judge Susan Barthle said. She delayed the case until after the high court rules.”
“Reeves’ attorney, Richard Escobar, welcomed the decision. He noted that a new hearing would cost the defense $100,000, a wasted sum if it turns out the law is not retroactive.”
“The defense team asked for the case to be dismissed based on the stand your ground law, which says a person has no duty to retreat and can use deadly force if in fear of great bodily harm.
In 2017, it was their burden to prove that Reeves feared Oulson was about to start beating him when he decided to shoot.
The judge ultimately didn’t buy it, clearing the way for a trial.”
“Oulson’s widow, Nicole, sat quietly in court Friday beside her attorney, T.J. Grimaldi.
"I think she probably saw a sliver of hope when the case was set for trial," he said afterward. "It’s very difficult to accept."
He accused the defense of trying to drag the case out.
"I believe it is very clear that the defense is doing everything possible for him to never see his day in court," Grimaldi said.”
This travesty of justice outrages me.
https://www.theledger.com/news/20180824/trial-postponed-in-pasco-theater-shooting