Netho Exilas
Black male
Age at time: 18
Weapon: unarmed
Ledor J. Legene
Black male
Age at time: 67
Weapon: stick and steel rod
unharmed
Defendant photo: Orange County Sheriff's Office, 2010
Case type:
Domestic dispute
Location:
Defendant's Home
Initiator:
Defendant
Witnesses:
Yes
Case year:
2010
Location details: Orlando in Orlando, Orange County, on Sept. 21, 2010
What happened: Unbeknownst to him, Ledor Legene's teenage daughter had invited her boyfriend to spend the night. When Legene discovered the 18-year-old boy in his kitchen that morning, he grabbed a stick and began beating him. The two men then went outside, where Legene took a steel rod from his truck and tried to hit the victim once again. When the deputy arrived, he found the two men holding onto each other and the daughter nearby.
The outcome: Legene was charged with aggravated battery and aggravated assault. He filed a "stand your ground" motion but the trial judge refused to grant a hearing. In May 2011, an appeals court ruled he was entitled to a "stand your ground" hearing. The case is pending.
Investigating agency: Orange County Sheriff
Case decision made by: Pending
Trayvon Martin’s death became controversial because circumstances leading up to the shooting cast doubt on who was to blame. The Tampa Bay Times reviewed other “stand your ground” cases for similar circumstances. The Times relied on available information, some of which may not tell the whole story. When the situation was unclear, that was noted.
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Was the victim armed? |
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Was the victim committing a crime that led to the confrontation? |
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Did the defendant pursue the victim? |
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Could the defendant have retreated to avoid the conflict? |
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Was the defendant on his or her property? |
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Did someone witness the attack? |
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Was there physical evidence? |
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Source: Fifth District State Court of Appeal, May 13, 2011.
Source: Orange County Clerk of Courts, Sept. 21, 2010.
Source: Orange County Sheriff's Office, Sept. 21, 2010.
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