In February 2012, Sanford, Fla. resident George Zimmerman, 28, shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, who was unarmed. Zimmerman claimed he felt threatened and that the shooting was in self-defense, and he was not charged because of Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law. Follow WBLK's coverage of the shooting, the nation's response and Zimmerman's murder trial below.
T-shirt controversy!
I'm looking at a Tumblr blog where people actually had a problem with Jamie Foxx's t-shirt on the MTV Movie Awards last night. His t-shirt said "Know Justice" and had a picture of Trayvon Martin and the Newtown kids.
George Zimmerman Gives Fox News Exclusive Interview [VIDEO]
Here we go...a video of the exclusive interview with George Zimmerman, the man who shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla. The interview is conducted by Fox News' Sean Hannity.
Your comments are more than welcome (below and on Facebook)...
George Zimmerman Update! [VIDEOS]
George Zimmerman is back in mainstream news. Audio tapes are soon to be released of all of his conversations while in jail, and now there are allegations from a relative of his stating that Zimmerman molested her and that Zimmerman's family has always been racist against blacks...
George Zimmerman Wants a New Judge! [VIDEO]
George Zimmerman is, as they say, "reaching for straws!" The self-appointed volunteer neighborhood watch guy is claiming that the current judge in his case is biased because he said Zimmerman had "flouted" the system.
13 Year Old Shot By 75 Year Old Neighbor Is Hip Hop To Blame ?
I saw this story and while it is a tragedy everyone is always pointing the finger when something like this happens and it is happening way to often a 13 year old black boy was shot by his 75 year old white neighbor...
Neighborhood Watchmen Pull Guns On A 60 Year Old Couple [THE BIG DUMMY FILES]
According to WSB Robert Canoles and his son Branden are facing aggravated assault, false imprisonment and criminal trespass charges after cops begrudgingly launched an investigation into their actions last Thursday. According to Jean-Joseph Kalonji, 61, and his 57-year-old wife, Angelica, they were changing the locks on a home in Covington, Georgia recently purchased by their son when self-appoint
Brothers Accused of “Trayvon Martin” Like Attack in Baltimore [VIDEO]
A case similar to the Trayvon Martin case in Florida is raising eyebrows in Baltimore, Maryland as two brothers who are white are accused of beating a black teenager back in 2010.
George Zimmerman Bond Set At $150,000
The George Zimmerman bond hearing is over with $150,00 Bond Set along with other stipulations. More info pending in this Blog.
Black On Black Crime In Our City—What Is Your Solution? KTSCW
OVERVIEW:
While we all agree that the murder of Trayvon Martin is a tragedy, there are other equally tragic murders being committed almost daily in our city!
Wyclef Jean Releases Tribute Song to Trayvon Martin Called ‘Justice (If You’re 17)’
The Trayvon Martin case has gavilinzed the hip-hop community and has spawned several tribute songs in memory of the late teen. Following in the footsteps of Plies, rapper Wyclef Jean released his tribute song ‘Justice (If You’re 17),’ in honor of Martin who was shot and killed by neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman on Feb. 26.
Trayvon Martin’s Case From A Buffalo Students Point Of View [VIDEO]
Lets take a look at the Trayvon Martin case from a strictly legal stand point. We talk to my man Mike who is about to go to school for law. To see what the results of the Trayvon Martin case will be from only a legal point of view. Take out race hoodies, skittles etc what do you think will happen to George Zimmerman...