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.
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 …
