On the recordOctober 28, 2013
Mr. Zimmerman's acquittal was made possible because Florida's 'stand your ground' laws and its concealed weapons laws conspired to create the perfect background conditions for his exoneration.
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Durbin critiques Florida's laws enabling Zimmerman's acquittal in the Trayvon Martin case.
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