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Tampa, Florida -- Six years ago, tow truck driver Donald Montanez says he was in fear for his life and the lives of his employees when he fired his gun into a car driven by Glen Rich as he says it barreled toward him.
Jury Selection Underway in ''Stand Your Ground'' Murder Trial
Seeded on Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:12 PM EST
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Rich died from the gunshot wound later that day.
Today, a jury is being selected as Montanez stands trial for murder.
"I live with him [Glen Rich] every day in my thoughts. I'm sorry he's gone, but I'm alive because someone tried to take my life and tried to take my employees' lives. Unfortunately, I live with that now," Montanez told 10 News Anchor Reginald Roundtree in an exclusive interview last week.
Montanez and his defense attorney, Jay Hebert claim Montanez was justified in the shooting under Florida's "Stand Your Ground" statute which gives a person the right to use deadly force if they feel threatened, even in a public place.
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#1 - Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:13 PM ESTI don't know all the details but this has acquittal written all over it.
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#2 - Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:39 PM ESTEvery person who has used the "Stand Your Ground" Law as their defense in the State of Florida since the law came into effect has been acquitted.
And in my opinion, rightfully so. I don't know any of the details of this particular case, but in every other case, I clearly and emphatically agree with the Jury's decision.
It's a good law.....
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