[PowderMonkey]

"Georgia's 2006 ‘stand-your-ground’ law that allows people to use deadly force to protect themselves ‘may apply to this case’, Wilson said…"

"May" is the operative word. No. It is not a Stand Your Ground case, and he knows it. Just another backhanded attempt to denigrate SYG. Stepping out of the safety of your home to confront and gun down an old man on the front lawn is not SYG. It's murder.

[Sherman Logan]

Not so sure. If it’s similar to Florida’s law, Mr. Hendrix had every right to be outside in his front yard, and would have the right to defend himself there, using deadly force if necessary. Would have to show he had reason to fear death or severe bodily harm (whatever that means).

[JRandomFreeper]

Stepping out of the safety of your home to confront and gun down an old man on the front lawn is not SYG. It's murder.

That depends on the jurisdiction. In Texas, I have the right to defend my property. The rules change during hours of darkness.

I will leave my house and confront anyone that doesn't belong on my property. Every time.

/johnny