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Arizona Rancher's Murder Trial Begins Over Border Shooting

The trial of George Alan Kelly, accused of killing a Mexican national on his border property, sparks debate on gun laws and immigration.

  • George Alan Kelly faces charges of second-degree murder and aggravated assault in the shooting death of Gabriel Cuen Butimea.
  • Kelly allegedly fired at a group of unarmed migrants he mistook for drug traffickers on his Arizona ranch.
  • The case has ignited discussions on expanding Arizona's Castle Doctrine to allow deadly force against trespassers.
  • Prosecutors and defense offer conflicting accounts, with Kelly claiming he fired warning shots.
  • The trial, drawing national attention, highlights tensions over border security and migrant rights.
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