Former federal prosecutor claims “stand your ground” defense in stabbing case

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A former federal prosecutor was in court Friday after being accused of stabbing a man on the Howard Frankland Bridge in 2023 during a traffic incident.

Patrick Scruggs is claiming he was in fear for his life and was forced to stab the driver of a car because he was worried about the safety of other drivers around him.

Scruggs is asking for the charges against him to be thrown out as part of a stand your ground defense…

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