Judge denies 'Stand Your Ground' claim from Florida man accused of homophobic murder
Gerald Declan Radford claimed self-defense after the death of gay man John Walter Lay in a Tampa dog park.
December 16, 2024
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Gerald Declan Radford admits he shot and killed John Walter Lay while the gay man walked his dog, Roxy, but says he should be freed under the state's 'stand your ground' laws.
Authorities have explained why it took prosecutors weeks to bring charges against Gerald Declan Radford who is accused of killing John Walter Lay.
The shooter claimed self-defense, but the victim and his friends reported months of antigay threats and abuse.