Wilson Trial Tests Georgia Stand Your Ground Law

Wilson Trial Tests Georgia Stand Your Ground Law

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The video discusses the case of Marcus Wilson, accused of murdering a teenage girl during a road rage incident in Georgia in 2020. Wilson claims self-defense under the stand your ground law, stating he was chased and threatened with racial slurs. The case has faced delays, with a new judge and a denied immunity request. The trial is set for April 2022. The video also highlights racial disparities in the application of the stand your ground law, referencing a University of Chicago study showing white defendants are more likely to be justified in such cases.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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