Actually, there is. Being pushed to the ground and then the other guy retreating is not a threat of death or serious bodily harm.
“then the other guy retreating is not a threat of death or serious bodily harm.”
But did the other guy retreat before or after he was shot? The way I saw it he got shot then backed up. Then the shooter took his time to aim and shot again. Was it a reasonable wait? I don’t think so but, ehh, we don’t know his frame of mind at the time.
In any event the subject should now focus on the manslaughter charge since it is the charge and negates justification for self-defense under FL law. In effect it disproves self defense.
I think there is better evidence for manslaughter here than there is for justifiable use of force.
The fact that the State filed manslaughter means they believe they have enough evidence to convince a jury of manslaughter and they believe the judge in the case will allow the evidence. In which case Drejka is done. He cannot claim self defense if he had the intent to incite violence against himself so he could kill someone.