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Judge Denies Stand Your Ground Defense in Shooting Case

2/24/2026

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Judge Eugene Griffith ruled that Charles Weldon Boyd cannot invoke Stand Your Ground in the 2023 shooting of Scott Spivey.
The ruling cites Boyd's credibility issues, including recorded calls in which he sought police assistance.
The decision allows Spivey’s family to sue Boyd and Kenneth "Bradley" Williams for wrongful death.
The judge noted inconsistencies between Boyd's account and physical evidence.
A decision on Williams' immunity remains pending.

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Judge Eugene Griffith ruled that Charles Weldon Boyd cannot invoke Stand Your Ground in the 2023 shooting of Scott Spivey.
The ruling cites Boyd's credibility issues, including recorded calls in which he sought police assistance.
The decision allows Spivey’s family to sue Boyd and Kenneth "Bradley" Williams for wrongful death.
The judge noted inconsistencies between Boyd's account and physical evidence.
A decision on Williams' immunity remains pending.