FL: Man who Wounded Officer Claims Defense of Niece, Self

“John DeRossett was under no obligation to sit back, let Mary Ellis be kidnapped by strangers in the night, and do nothing to save her,” the motion said. “It's clear that had John DeRossett known they were police officers, he never would have fired his weapon.”

Authorities said Smith and another agent were wearing vests marked “Sheriff” in yellow lettering. In the motion, DeRossett’s defense argued he was unable to see the lettering in the dark and chaotic setting.

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