John Philips, the lawyer for the family of Jordan Davis, joined Roland Martin Friday to discuss the trial of Michael Dunn, Jordan’s killer, and the possibility of an acquittal in the case. Philips told Martin that the Davis family is anxiously awaiting a verdict. “It’s day 448 since they lost their son,” said Phillips. “They’re ready […]
Just after 5 p.m. Wednesday, closing arguments wrapped up in the trial of Michael Dunn for the murder of Jordan Davis. Judge Russell Healey sent jurors off to begin deliberations with lengthy instructions. The jury deliberated for three hours Wednesday night and are set to reconvene at 10:00 a.m. Thursday morning, according to reports. While everyone awaits […]
UPDATE: 2/15/14, 7:02 P.M. EST Michael Dunn, 47, has been found guilty of 3 counts of attempted second degree murder and one count of hurling a deadly missile. A mistrial was declared on the first-degree murder charge in the shooting death of 17-year-old Jordan Davis. Read more here. *Live stream has concluded* ——————————————————————————— UPDATE: 2/15/14, […]
Michael Dunn, the Florida man on trial for killing unarmed teen Jordan Davis during an argument over loud music, took to the stand Tuesday and claimed that he had “no choice” but to shoot the teen. During his testimony, Dunn made several statement that caused social media to erupt, calling Davis and his party “gangsters,” […]
Michael Dunn, 47, the Florida man on trial for killing unarmed teen Jordan Davis, 17, during an argument over loud music, claimed that he had “no choice” but to shoot the teen because he feared for his life, reports the LA Times. RELATED: Family And Friends Gather To Say Good-Bye To Jordan Davis [VIDEO] As […]
The trial for Michael Dunn, 47, the Florida man accused of fatally shooting 17-year-old Jordan Davis during an argument because the unarmed teen’s music was “too loud,” finally began Monday and, according to his attorneys, the gunman plans on using the controversial “Stand Your Ground” law as his defense, reports Time Magazine. RELATED: Family And […]
A Miami appeals court has thrown out a double-murder conviction against Gabriel Mobley (pictured center) who fatally shot two men and then invoked the Stand Your Ground law, the Miami Herald reports. SEE ALSO: James Avery: ‘Fresh Price’ Actor Dies At 68 During a February 2008 visit to a North Miami-Dade Chili’s, Mobley reportedly stepped outside […]
Despite having been granted a new trial in September, Marissa Alexander will have to wait until the New Year to find out if she will be freed on bail. Alexander had been sentenced to 20 years for firing a warning shot into a wall during a fight with her husband, whom she alleged had abused her. […]
The curious details surrounding the death of 19-year-old Detroit woman Renisha McBride continue to emerge in the days since her unfortunate passing. Now with an official autopsy report made available to the public, the family attorney is seeking charges against the White man who fired the shot that killed McBride. SEE ALSO: Autopsy: Renisha McBride […]
Updated Friday, November 8, 2013 — The Florida Times-Union is reporting that a bail hearing for Marissa Alexander has been delayed until Wednesday. Earlier: Marissa Alexander, the Florida woman who fired a warning shot at her husband and was sentenced to 20 years in prison as a result, will appear at a bail hearing this Friday […]
Activist dance group Dancing For Action held another flash mob outside Brooklyn’s Barclays Center Friday evening, demanding an end to Stand Your Ground laws and reacting to Thursday’s stunning reversal on an August Stop & Frisk ruling. RELATED: Dancing Group Stages Flash Mob In Manhattan For Trayvon, Demands End To “Stand Your Ground” Law The […]
The current reigning champ of political stunts, shows, and spectacle Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX, pictured) continues to illustrate the need for four letter words, after arguing that Black people actually benefit from Stand Your Ground laws during a Senate hearing on the controversial legislation and other public safety measures. RELATED: Trayvon Martin Shooting Reenacted In […]
