Christopher Sule
White male
Age at time: 31
Weapon: unarmed
Victim photo: Florida Department of Corrections
Anusha Bissoon
Other female
Age at time: 28
Weapon: knife
Case type:
Road rage
Location:
Public
Initiator:
Victim
Witnesses:
Yes
Case year:
2008
Location details: On a public street in Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, on Aug. 10, 2008
What happened: Anusha Bissoon fatally stabbed a man who was attacking her boyfriend after a road rage incident. At least one witness told investigators he believed the boyfriend would be dead if she had not used the knife. Prosecutors said it was that eyewitness testimony that convinced them to drop the case, the Palm Beach Post reported in September 2008.
The outcome: No charges filed
Investigating agency: St. Lucie County Sheriff
Case decision made by: Prosecutor
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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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: Palm Beach Post, Sept. 30, 2008.
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