Tampa Man Claims Self-Defense in Contentious Stand Your Ground Case After Fatal Dog Park Shooting
TAMPA, Fla. — In a tense courtroom scene, Gerald Declan Radford, 66, defended himself against allegations that he committed a hate crime, giving a dramatic recount of events that led to the shooting of John Walter Lay at a local dog park earlier this year. The case, which hinges on whether Radford will be granted immunity under Florida’s controversial “stand your ground” law, has captured local attention. During his testimony, Radford attempted to dispel claims …