A couple of weeks ago, NFL offensive tackle Jonathan Martin walked off of the Dolphins headquarters. He cited excessive bullying from teammates as his reason for leaving the team, and vowed not to return unless justice was served. As the plot thickens, some NFL players are starting to blame Martin too.
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said that while the U.S. Justice Department has not decided whether to file federal civil rights charges against George Zimmerman, it is possible. Zimmerman was found not guilty in July for the 2012 killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
For six years, men have Florida have been banned from sagging their pants. Many hail the legislation, saying that it solves a prevalent issue of young men exposing their underwear. Until recently, men were the only ones affected by the rule, but now Opa-locka commissioners have decided to extend the rule to women.
Jonathan Martin is a 6-foot-5 315 pound offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins. Several days ago, however, Martin left the Dolphins’ practice facility and hasn’t returned. Now, reports are coming in that Martin was the target of bulling and abuse from teammates.
Charles Everett Brownlow Jr. is in custody after killing five people in his hometown of Terrell, Texas. Police say that Brownlow Jr. went on a shooting spree that spanned six hours, and claimed the lives of his mother and aunt.
“Scandal” star Kerry Washington and her NFL player husband Nnamdi Asomugha are reportedly expecting a child. According to a close friend, Washington is about 16 weeks. This will be the 36-year-old actress’ first child.
Before he was known as Muhammad Ali, Cassius Clay of Louisville, Kentucky was a winner. In fact, 53 years ago today the light heavyweight champion took home his very first win after beating opponent Tunney Hunsaker. He was just 18 at the time, but played like the pro we all came to know him to be.
The FBI has taken over an investigation where a 13-year-old boy was shot 7 times by police. Andy Lopez was killed by a Northern California deputy while walking down the street with a pellet gun that looked like an assault rifle. Sheriff Steve Freitas plans to fully cooperate with federal investigators.
A gunman who opened fire at a Millington, Tn. naval base is in custody after shooting the entrance of the armory Thursday. Two soldiers were wounded before the gunman was subdued and disarmed. The two guardmen are being treated for non-life threatening wounds and are expected to be released soon.
A Brooklyn man is suing the NYPD after he was falsely arrested. Love Olatunjiojo was walking down the street with two of his friends when three police officers cuffed them for drug possession. The officers charged the men with possession of a controlled substance believed to be methamphetamine, a mistake that could cost the department.
Ladies and gentlemen, Kanye has struck again. During his tour, rapper Kanye West performed his Grammy award-winning track, “Jesus Walks.” Get this, he actually brought Jesus on stage, or an impersonator at least.
Davion Navar Henry Only is 15 years old. While most teens his age desire the next “it” item, he just wants a family. So on Sunday, his case worker drove him to a local church in St. Petersburg in hopes of finding him one.
