CNN — A Volusia County Court judge ruled that Edward Druzolowski, 79, is immune from prosecution after asserting a claim of self-defense, court records show.
The defendant argued he felt threatened by his neighbor’s son, who was known to have a criminal history and a reputation for violence, according to court documents.
The [deceased], Brian Ford, 42, was trimming tree branches on September 17, 2023, along the fence separating his parents’ property in DeLeon Springs, Florida, from Druzolowski’s.
[EDITOR’S NOTE: CNN preposterously refers to Ford as a “victim” in this case; the facts of the case as well as the ruling of the court reveal that Ford was the aggressor, acting in a manner consistent with criminal threatening. The only victim here is Mr. Druzolowski, a frail and elderly man who endured over a year of false prosecution for lawfully standing his ground. – HEADLINE HEALTH]
Believing Ford was cutting from his own side, Druzolowski had initially not intervened.
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But, after his wife told him that Ford was on their side of the fence, Druzolowski armed himself with a gun and went outside to ask Ford to leave the property.
Ford, who was with his 8-year-old son, reacted aggressively when confronted, court documents revealed.
The two men exchanged words, and Ford reportedly threatened the defendant with a chainsaw, prompting Druzolowski to draw the firearm.
Ford allegedly continued to advance toward Druzolowski despite being warned to stop, and the defendant fired his weapon, fatally wounding Ford …