Lawyers argue if state’s ‘stand your ground’ law applies in Morant civil suit
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) plays in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder Nov. 18, 2022, in Memphis. (Brandon Dill/AP file)
Morant has claimed immunity from the civil lawsuit under the state’s “stand your ground” law, saying he acted in self-defense during a July 2022 fight. But does the law apply in this case?
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Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.
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