Florida Bill Would Allow Shooting Of Looters & Legal To Run Down Protestors Blocking Traffic
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 1: A looter grabs merchandise during a night of protests and vandalism (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
If approved, a Florida law would allow people to shoot looters and provide immunity to drivers who accidentally hurt or kill someone illegally blocking traffic.
The Miami Herald reports Gov. Ron DeSantis drafted the “anti-mob” bill to expand Stand Your Ground laws. Lengthening the list of forcible felonies which could be met with deadly force.
Additions include criminal mischief interrupting or impairing a business. Looting is described as burglary with in 500 feet of a ‘violent or disorderly assembly.’
Blocking traffic would also become a third-degree felony and no driver could be prosecuted if they accidentally kill or injure anyone doing so illegally.
Joe Winner spends his days combing through memes and off beat stories to bring you the side of Florida not always seen.
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