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Judge cites ‘stand your ground’ law in clearing 3 more Florida officers in shooting of a UPS driver
Judge ruled officers reasonably believed deadly force was necessary under Florida’s law after a robbery-related shootout killed a UPS driver and a bystander, immunity now under appeal.
- On Monday, Broward Circuit Judge Ernest Kollra cleared three Miami‑Dade police officers of wrongdoing, ruling Florida's 'stand your ground' law justified the shooting and barred prosecution.
- The abduction and ensuing chase prompted the fatal confrontation after 27-year-old UPS driver was abducted by two would-be jewelry store robbers on Dec. 5, 2019, ending in Broward County.
- Court‑played body‑camera footage showed Mateo approaching the UPS truck, emptying his magazine, reloading, and pulling Ordonez from the vehicle, with prosecutors saying Mateo fired the fatal shots.
- The Broward State Attorney's Office said it will appeal all four rulings, arguing Stand Your Ground immunity does not apply to incidents with innocent bystanders like Frank Ordonez and Richard Cutshaw, while the four officers remain suspended.
- Kollra had previously cleared Officer Jose Mateo and found officers had reason to believe deadly force was necessary, reflecting the court's legal reasoning about necessity.
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