George Zimmerman just might be the luckiest killer in America. He nearly got off for the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, gets to spend the next few months out of prison while he awaits a trial date, and has received more than $200,000 in donations over the last two weeks. According to his lawyer, Mike […]
George Zimmerman has officially entered a “not guilty” plea in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. The accused killer’s lawyer, Mike O’Mara, appeared in a Seminole County courtroom Tuesday (May 8) on Zimmeran’s behalf. He has also waved his client’s right to a speedy trial. Under Florida law, the 28-year-old would have been required to go […]
The interim chief taking over at the Sanford Police Department promises to look deeper into potential missteps in the investigation following the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Chief Rick Myers, who replaced Chief Bill Lee who stepped down in the aftermath of public outrage behind his decision to let George Zimmerman walk free the same […]
A member of the Compton Unified School District has been recorded calling Trayvon Martin a “fa—t black dude,” during a podcast interview. Skyy D. Fisher, who commented on the case via Southern California news station, KTLA, called in to a separate interview and unleashed a reprehensible rant with no apparent prodding. He also the targeted […]
George Zimmerman’s Myspace page proves what we already knew: he’s a racist. The accused killer’s page was unearthed by the Miami Herald, and has been authenticated by his lawyer, Mark O’Mara. Not surprisingly, the 28-year-old went on the site to spew his racist thoughts, back in 2005. Among his issues included disparaging feelings towards Mexicans.
Thirteen people involved in the fatal hazing of a Florida A&M University student have been charged for their roles in the act. State Attorney Lawson Lamar announced that 11 of the 13 people will face third-degree felony charges, for the death of Robert Champion, and could spend up to six years behind bars, while the remaining […]
A school district in Florida has become the focus of a federal discrimination lawsuit stemming from allegations of racism. A black student filed legal action in Ocala, Fla. earlier this week, claiming to have been accused of cheating after scoring well on an adult skills test, and was reportedly told “you people don’t score that […]
It’s been less than a month since Sanford, Fla. Police Chief Bill Lee decided to step down, but the city commissioner officially denied his request Monday (April 23). Lee announced in late March that he would be taking a leave of absence in light of the controversial shooting death of Trayvon Martin, however after the […]
Rapper Bow Wow is offering a different perspective on the murder of Trayvon Martin. Like many who have commented on the shooting, the 25-year-old was struck by the story, but not just because of the racial aspect. “It’s definitely a tragic situation for any kid, not just because he’s black,” Bow tells Hip-Hop Wired.
A new judge has been assigned to George Zimmerman’s murder trial, stemming from the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester Jr. will take over for Judge Jessica Recksiedler who stepped down from the second-degree murder case, due to conflict of interest. The accused killer’s attorney, Mike O’Mara, requested that Recksiedler be taken […]
One month after her husband filed his comments, First Lady Michelle Obama shared her opinion on the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Much like the sentiments felt by most of country, and likely the world, Mrs. Obama called the killing of the 17-year-old a “tragedy,” but encouraged the public to keep their focus on supporting Martin’s […]
George Zimmerman’s attorney has requested that the judge in his case be removed. Mike O’Mara, the latest legal counsel hired by the accused killer, formally asked Monday (April 16) that Judge Jessica Recksiedler be taken off the case in which Zimmerman will be tried for the murder of Trayvon Martin.
