Florida’s controversial “Stand Your Ground” law has been at the center of the Trayvon Martin case because former neighborhood watch captain, George Zimmerman, 28, claims that he acted in self-defense and, under the law, he had every right to meet force with force. SEE ALSO: Will Trayvon Swing Florida’s Vote? The nation watched as Zimmerman […]
On the advice of their realtor, Jean and Angelica Kalonji went to their new home to change the locks and were held at gunpoint by neighbors, reports the Atlanta Journal Constitution. SEE ALSO: Why We Shouldn’t Look Away From War Photos The Kalonjis had recently closed on the foreclosed home and were working on it, […]
When George Zimmerman, 28, briefly took the stand in a much-anticipated bail hearing Friday morning, he only had one thing on his mind: Swaying public opinion. LIKE NewsOne On Facebook To Stay Up On Black News Worldwide! I am sorry for the loss of your son,” he said to Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, parents […]
The parents of Trayvon Martin, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, will not grant George Zimmerman’s request to meet with him in private, attorney Benjamin Crump said Thursday. SEE ALSO: Will Trayvon Swing Florida’s Vote? At a press conference in Tampa, Florida, Crump said that now, the night before he could be possibly be granted bond, […]
Using the tragic murder of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin as the backdrop, “Saturday Night Live” had a little fun at the expense of Piers Morgan and the latest round of media coverage surrounding Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, reports MSNBC. While some thought the skit was hilarious, others believe that it was in extremely bad taste. […]
Convicted drug dealer Kimball Clark, 45, was arrested for new drug-related charges and attempted to use cash from his EBT card to post bail, reports the Boston Herald. SEE MORE: NAACP reacts to second degree murder charge of George Zimmerman Police officers overheard him using his one phone call to ask an unidentified person to […]
George Zimmerman, 28, the man charged with second degree murder in the February 26 shooting death of unarmed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, has consistently stated through family and legal council that he returned to his car after being directed to do so by the 911 operator. SEE MORE: NAACP reacts to second degree murder charge of […]