This incident happened in November 2012 when Jordan Davis and his friends were sitting in their car parked in a Jacksonville convenience-store parking lot. Davis was sitting in the back seat of the car and like many teenagers, they were listening to music being played over their car’s stereo.
Michael Dunn
Like George Zimmerman followed Trayvon Martin, a 46 year old white man named Michael Dunn went over to where the teens were parked and told the them to turn their music down. Of course, Mr. Dunn had the option of going about his business without paying any attention to the teens, but he chose to start an argument with the teens. He then took out his gun and shoot 10 rounds into the car, killing Jordan Davis.
Dunn claimed he heard threats coming from the car and saw a shotgun. He said he feared for his life and was only Standing His Ground. He was arrested and charged with first degree murder in Davis’ death, and faces three other counts of attempted first degree murder for shooting into the car.
Police did not find any guns in the victim’s car.
Dunn has pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail in a Duval County, Florida, jail.
Police in Texas have freed four men from a north Houston home where they were held captive in an alleged scheme to defraud them out of welfare, Social Security and veterans’ benefit checks.
The victims range in age from 50 to 80, police said. In addition, four women, three of whom are believed to suffer from physical disabilities and mental illness, were also found at the home, thought it is not yet known whether they were being held captive.
Police Sgt. Steven Murdock said a neighbor called authorities Friday morning expressing concern about men in the house in the northern part of the city. Officers who responded found three men locked in a “prison room” in a garage and a fourth man in the home.
Officers broke down a door that had been nailed shut, and discovered what they described as a trash-filled scene of squalor. The men were suffering from malnourishment, living in a converted garage that contained no furniture, CNN affiliate KTRK reported. According to Murdock, the men were forced to sleep on the linoleum floor.
Police freed four men from a home in north Houston where they were held for years in a scheme to defraud them out of welfare and veterans benefit checks.
Eight people have been held captive at a north Houston house, with some perhaps dwelling in what’s described as a “prison room” and one man possibly kept against his will for a decade, police said.
The NYPD is asking the public for help in locating a suspect in a horrendous crime: The attempted murder and rape of a 16-year-old girl in Brooklyn.According to the police, on Sunday, July 14th at around 4 a.m., the victim was lured to the roof of 725 Miller Avenue by two men. The men then sexually assaulted her and threw her off the roof (it appears to be a three-story building).
The victim was taken to Brookdale Hospital, with injuries to her leg, arm and neck.One suspect, Anwar Desouza, 24, was caught and charged with attempted murder, assault, rape, criminal sex act and strangulation (he apparently lives in the building), but police are still looking for Antonio Owensford, 26. Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS.
The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Website atWWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or texting their tips to 274637(CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
OJ Simpson has only three months to live as a result of his extreme case of diabetes and unhealthy lifestyle behind bars.
The combination of ‘sky high’ blood pressure, a vastly expanding waistline and a lack of physical activity as he serves a 33-year prison sentence have doctors concerned about his health.
Dangerous weight: The former football star is said to be topping the scales at around 300 pounds, and his weight increase was on full show during a May court appearance
The first warning flags were raised when Simpson appeared at a hearing in May when the former running-back looked much heavier than he ever had before.
Now The National Enquirer claims that he weighs 300 pounds and prison doctors have encouraged him to exercise and eat more healthfully to combat the high blood pressure and diabetes.
Cut yucca into 3 inch rounds. With a knife, cut away the tough brown skin and pink flesh.
Bring a large pot filled with water to a boil. Add yucca pieces.
Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until tender (should be soft but firm)
Transfer yucca to a cutting board. When cooled, dice yucca into small cubes. Discard stringy and fibrous parts.
In a bowl, whisk together eggs.
In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium flame. Add onions and a dash of cayenne pepper. Cook for ~2 minutes.
When onions are golden, add in yucca pieces. Cook until yucca starts to brown (about 5 minutes)
While yucca is cooking, add in chard. Then pour egg mixture into the same skillet and stir evenly to distribute all ingredients. Modestly season with salt.
Cook over medium heat until the bottom is set (5 minutes).
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the egg mixture. Top with a dash of cayenne pepper.
Transfer the skillet to the oven, and bake on 350F until the center is set (~15 minutes.) Enjoy! (Serves Eight)
“…black men in particular are used to being feared.” says the President.
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says black Americans feel pain after the Trayvon Martin verdict because of a “history that doesn’t go away.”
Obama spoke in a surprise appearance Friday at the White House, his first time appearing for a statement on the verdict since it was issued last Saturday.
“Trayvon could’ve been me 35 years ago,” Obama said.
Obama says African Americans view the case through “a set of experiences and a history that doesn’t go away.” He says black men in particular are used to being feared and blacks see a disparity in the way they are treated under the law.
He says he also has heard drivers lock their doors and has seen women clutch their purses tighter when he walked by, before he was elected to public office.
The shooting range targets offered by Sgt. Ron King to other officers show a hooded figure with a bag of Skittles and a can of iced tea, and a target on the chest.
An internal affairs report claims King’s possession of the targets, and his offer to give them to other officers, violated three department policies on professional conduct, respectful conduct and harassment in the workplace.
The report also revealed that King was involved with the targets months before the police chief found out about them in April, and began proceedings to fire him. The report claims that other officers warned him about the targets.
“You’re crazy,” and “That’s a real bad idea” some said when they first saw the targets in 2012, according to the report.
Despite that, the report says King offered one to another officer at a shooting range on April 2.
King, in a YouTube video, said the targets were a teaching aid covering decisions over when to shoot and when not to shoot.
The police chief said the investigation reveals serious and repeated lapses in the judgment expected of an officer and supervisor.
King had worked for Port Canaveral police since January 2011.
His work here is not yet done. Happy 95th Birthday Nelson Mandela! God Bless You.
Nelson Mandela’s condition steadily improves as he marks today, July 18th, his 95th birthday.
Mandela was taken to a hospital on June 8 for treatment for a recurring lung infection. In previous announcements, the government said he was in critical but stable condition. Court documents filed by Mandela’s family earlier this month had said Mandela was on life support and near death.
“Madiba remains in hospital in Pretoria but his doctors have confirmed that his health is steadily improving,” said a statement from President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, referring to Mandela by his popular clan name.
Mandela is making “remarkable progress,” said one of his daughters, Zindzi, after tense weeks in which some South Africans talked about the possibility that Mandela was on the verge of dying. “We look forward to having him back at home soon.” the South African Press Association quoted her as saying.
The U.N has declared July 18th as Nelson Mandela International Day in recognition of the Nobel Peace Prize winner’s struggle to end Apartheid. A procession was held in India to honor him and in Washington, U.S. congressional leaders plan a ceremony later today.
This date also marks the 15th wedding anniversary of Mr. Mandela and Graca Machel, the former First Lady of Mozambique who has spent much of the time at her husband’s side during his illness.
(Also Happy Birthday to my Sister Gina!. You’re both in good company).
…next year that is. Yes, the 2013-2014 NBA season for the Los Angeles Lakers seems more like a throw away season. The Lakers have lost their “next in line” player in Dwight Howard, have an aging Gasol, Kobe, and Nash, and have no cap space to sign any big name player this free agency. Heck, looking at the Lakers roster right now any person would laugh at it. This of course is all part of the Lakers plan for the 2014 free agency period.
Probably the Lakers biggest free agent signing, Center Chris Kaman
After this coming season, the Lakers will have around $40 million in cap space and only two players under contract, Steve Nash ($9.7 million) and Robert Sacre ($915,243). The Lakers can even waive Nash since he’ll be in his final season and stretch his money owed and only take a $3.2 million dollar salary cap hit in 2014-2015. Kobe Bryant will be the only big question mark considering he seems to want to play another three to four seasons, so let’s just pencil him in for around $10-15 million.
Lebron can become a free agent after 2014 and the Lakers are gearing up for a run at him
Let me read off some big names who will be free agents in 2014: Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, Danny Granger, Loul Deng, Dirk Nowitzki and Dwayne Wade. The list continues if you want to add in the Restricted Free Agents which focus around up and coming stars like Kyrie Irving, John Wall, Eric Beldsoe, and Paul George; all of them though aren’t leaving their respected teams no matter what. The 2014 free agent class is massive in terms of star power to say the least and a team like the Lakers plan to take full advantage of it.
Teammates? It’s not as far fetched as you’d think
Let’s get this out of the way, Lebron James will not be taking his talents to L.A, that’s a total pipe dream. The same can be said for any of the young restricted free agents, especially Kyrie and Paul George. The only possible star the Lakers can land would be Carmelo Anthony. In his current tenure in New York, Melo hasn’t had incredible playoff success and coming to a town like L.A where he will be the man and be paired up with another super star is an intriguing offer to say the least. Plus, the Lakers can offer Melo a huge contract of four years and around $100 million dollars. It shall be a very interesting off season to say the least and the 2015 free agent class promises to be the same with players like Kevin Love, Rajon Rondo, and LeMarcus Aldridge becoming free agents. God I love the NBA.
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