Acquitted of murder, still convicted: Epps trial reveals racial gap in self-defense law

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By Eric Arnold Contributing Writer SAN FRANCISCO — Kevin Epps shot and killed Marcus Polk inside his home in 2016, saying he did so to defend himself. California’s Castle Doctrine, which allows homeowners and residents to use reasonable — including deadly — force against intruders, was supposed to protect people in that situation. It didn’t …


