VIERA, Fla. – A former Brevard County sheriff’s deputy charged with killing a man is expected to take the stand Friday in his own defense.
Yousef Hafza is on trial for murder in the death of Clarence Howard, who was fatally shot in a road rage incident in 2016, according to prosecutors. [TRENDING: Disney reacts to new CDC mask rules | Rocket launch could bring ‘glowing’ sky to Fla. | Can trolls be charged in murder case?] Hafza, who was off duty at the time of the shooting, said Howard ran toward him and threatened him, prompting the shooting.
Hafza is also charged with attempted second-degree murder on Jose Montanez, Howard’s brother-in-law. Montanez testified earlier this week that when Hafza started shooting, he ducked behind his car. “H