Monique Danise Wilson
White female
Age at time: 19
Weapon: unclear
Taina Serrano
Black female
Age at time: 25
Weapon: unclear
Case type:
Unknown
Location:
Public
Initiator:
Unclear
Witnesses:
Unclear
Case year:
2010
Location details: At Brandon Mall in Brandon, Hillsborough County, on Nov. 10, 2010
What happened: Taina Marie Serrano battered a deaf mute woman at Brandon Mall
The outcome: Serrano was charged with misdemeanor battery but a judge granted immunity.
Investigating agency: Hillsborough County Sheriff
Case decision made by: Judge
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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Case last updated: July 3, 2012
