Army Sergeant Convicted of Murder in Fatal Shooting of Austin Protester
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U.S. Army Sgt. Daniel Perry has been found guilty of murder in the shooting of Austin protester Garrett Foster during a July 2020 protest. Perry was also indicted for aggravated assault and deadly conduct charges. The case sparked debates over Texas’ “stand your ground” law, which allows people to use deadly force against someone else if they feel they are in danger. Perry faces at least five years in prison, but murder convictions can result in a life sentence in Texas.
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