Why a Utah lawmaker is reconsidering a plan that could legally protect drives who kill protesters

A Utah lawmaker is in talks about reshaping a bill that would stiffen penalties for rioting in the streets and create a criminal defense for drivers who accidentally hit and kill or injure demonstrators while fleeing from a tumultuous or violent protest.Lex Scott, leader of Black Lives Matter Utah, said Rep. Jon Hawkins on Monday expressed willingness to scrap the idea of shielding certain drivers from prosecution — a proposal that has drawn strong opposition from civil rights group, attor