George Zimmerman has been charged with second degree murder in the killing of unarmed Florida teenager Trayvon Martin. The announcement was made by Florida special prosecutor Angela Corey in a press conference today. The charge carries a maximum possible sentence of life in prison. Zimmerman has turned himself in to law enforcement and is currently […]
George Zimmerman, the self-appointed neighborhood watchman who killed unarmed Trayvon Martin, has turned himself into authorities and is currently in custody in Florida, according to CNN. The office of a Florida state attorney who is investigating the Trayvon Martin shooting plans to announce new information in the case at 6 p.m. ET Wednesday. Watch the […]
George Zimmerman “will be (criminally) charged if (he) hasn’t been charged already,” according to a senior law enforcement source close to the Trayvon Martin death investigation. A news conference is scheduled at 6pm EST in Florida. He has not been charged yet. What’s your reaction? Leave a comment HERE! RELATED: Legal Team Drops George Zimmerman […]
In a bombshell announcement this afternoon, attorneys representing neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, who fatally shot unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin, said they have lost contact with their client and will no longer represent him. According to CNN, legal advisor Craig Sonner said the last time they had contact with Zimmerman was Sunday. Attorney Hal Uhrig […]
Bishop T.D. Jakes visited Philadelphia’s Praise 103.9 and got emotional when asked a question about Trayvon Martin and getting justice for his death. Jakes explained why this case is bigger than Trayvon and what we all should take from this tragic loss. “Amongst all the children that are lost everyday, sometimes there is a catastrophic […]
Both the initial police report and various mainstream media outlets have reported that George Zimmerman, 28, had signs of trauma to his nose, blood on the back of his head and nose, and grass and moisture on the back of his red jacket when they arrived on the scene, as a result of being beaten […]
Congressman Bobby Rush was kicked off of the House floor this morning for wearing a hoodie in support of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, who was shot dead in Sanford, Florida by George Zimmerman last month. Referring to the Trayvon Martin murder case as an “American tragedy,” Rush took a few minutes to give his take on […]
A Son Deferred: Why I Bought a Box of Condoms Today By Scott A. Hayes An Open Letter To My Unborn Son: Xavier Lawrence Hayes I bought a box of condoms today. Did that sound as awkward for you to read as it felt for me to write? You’ll have to excuse me, but I […]
George Zimmerman’s “black friend,” Joe Oliver, appeared on MSNBC’s The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell to once again defend Zimmerman’s honor. Ever since this man stepped forward on Zimmerman’s behalf, we’ve been so confused as to why he even has anything to do with the Trayvon Martin murder case. Oliver doesn’t know how to answer […]
The legendary Chaka Khan recruited some of her celebrity friends to record a remake of her 2007 song “Super Life” as a tribute to slain Florida teenager Trayvon Martin. Chaka recorded the tribute as part of the Fear Kills, Love Heals initiative encouraging people to take a stand. The song was recorded over the weekend. […]
By Bishop TD Jakes “He killed my son.” Words no father should ever utter, and yet that these words hang in the atmosphere over Sanford, Fla., like humidity on a dank summer’s eve; like an echo unanswered, demanding recompense. Read:How Do You Make It When The Love In Your Life Dies Tracey Martin’s outcry at […]
President Barack Obama has broken his silence over the Trayvon Martin killing, calling the case a “tragedy” and saying that “every aspect” of Martin’s death must be investigated. “My main message is to the parents of Trayvon Martin: If I had a son, he’d look like Trayvon,” Obama said. “I think they are right to […]
