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Parents of Trayvon Martin to write book about slain son
The parents of Trayvon Martin are planning to write a book about their son. Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin’s book will shed more light on their son’s character, and explore their own reactions to his death.
UPDATE: Renisha McBride shooter Ted Wafer arraigned, bail set for $250,000
A suburban Detroit homeowner charged with fatally shooting 19-year-old Renisha McBride on his front porch has been arraigned. Ted Wafer made an appearance in court Friday. The 54-year-old faces second-degree murder, manslaughter and felony firearm charges in the teen’s death.
From Felon to councilmen: Flint, Michigan elects former convicts
Wantwaz Davis believes in second chances. He should since the city of Flint, Mi., granted him a big one. Davis beat incumbent Bernard Lawler by 71 votes, winning a Flint City Council seat last week, an interesting feat given Davis’ past.
Pastor shot dead in front of congregation
A Louisianan pastor is dead and one man is in custody after he opened fire during church service Friday night. Pastor Ronald Harris was shot twice by 53-year-old Woodrow Karey as he stood at the pulpit.
New Ad Reenacts Trayvon Martin Shooting; Calls for End to Stand Your Ground Laws
The Coalition to End Gun Violence has released an ad that reenacts the Trayvon Martin shooting. The ad calls for an end to Stand Your Ground laws, and features the actual 911 recordings from that tragic night.
All-Female Jury Selected for Zimmerman Trial; 5 White Women, 1 Minority
An all-female jury has been selected for the trial of George Zimmerman.It will be comprised of 5 white women, and 1 minority woman.
And Then Came Summer
We are yet again on the precipice of summer, and I suspect, if I searched my posts from this time last year, that I said something similar. I’m sure that I’ve previously mentioned this in some form. — Last week, jury selection for the George Zimmerman trial began. Zimmerman, who shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon […]
Trayvon Martin Trial Begins Today
Jury selection for the Trayvon Martin trial begins today. George Zimmerman, who has admitted to fatally shooting Martin, is on trial for second-degree murder and is facing at least 25 years, should he be convicted: A key part of the prosecution’s case will likely be a recording to police dispatchers in which Zimmerman said that […]
George Zimmerman’s Attorneys Apologize for Mischaracterizing Evidence
George Zimmerman’s attorneys have apologized for misrepresenting footage meant to paint Trayvon Martin as the aggressor in his confrontation with Zimmerman.
George Zimmerman’s Attorney Wants to Reference Trayvon Martin’s Drug Use in Court
George Zimmerman’s attorney is reportedly asking a judge to allow Trayvon Martin’s drug use to be referenced in court. They alleged that Martin was under the influence of marijuana at the time of the incident.
That — I Don’t Like, Or What I Hope Gets Got on the Eve of 2013
It’s New Year’s Eve, and tomorrow many of us will start making resolutions we will inevitably break. I don’t make resolutions; I’m also not into composing “Best of…” and “Worst of…” lists mostly because I don’t choose to dedicate my memory to cataloging such things. Since my blogging day has coincided with the event, however, […]
Zimmerman Evidence Contains Charges of Racism, Molestation
A woman, known only as Witness 9, has not only charged the Zimmerman family with being racist, but alleges that George Zimmerman molested her for 10 years. Continue to check the BYP for updates on George Zimmerman and the #TrayvonMartin case.