Geraldo Rivera: Trayvon Martin Surveillance Tape Shows He Was Dressed Like a ‘Thug’
Geraldo Rivera, who wormed his way into the media coverage of Trayvon Martin by saying that the hoodie was ultimately responsible for his death, is back it. In the wake of the release of the 7-11 video surveillance, he claims that he was right in his initial statement: Trayvon was “dressed in thug wear,” reports [...]
Police: Encounter Between George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin Was ‘Avoidable’
Sanford police believed the confrontation between Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman could’ve been avoided had Zimmerman just remained in his car, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Evidence released by Special Prosecutor Angela Corey’s office includes a police report which states that the encounter between Martin and Zimmerman was “ultimately avoidable” if Zimmerman had “remained in his [...]
Evidence Released: 15 Things You Don’t Already Know About the Trayvon Martin Case
According to the Miami Herald, a treasure trove of information about the Trayvon Martin case was released tonight at 5pm. New witness statements, police statements, and other evidence are adding new light to the case. Here are some of the new revelations as reported by Frances Robles of the Miami Herald: Among the first words [...]
Defacing of Trayvon Martin Mural Under Investigation By NJ Police [VIDEO]
![Defacing of Trayvon Martin Mural Under Investigation By NJ Police [VIDEO]](http://blacklikemoi.com/wp-content/themes/city-desk/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fblacklikemoi.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F05%2Ftrayvon-mural.jpg&q=90&w=160&h=106&zc=1 "Defacing of Trayvon Martin Mural Under Investigation By NJ Police [VIDEO]")
View more videos at: http://nbcnewyork.com. Police in New Jersey are investigating after a mural of slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin was defaced with paint. The mural was created several weeks ago on the side of Messina Deli in Elmwood, with the words “Trayvon, we got you,” over a man in a hoodie, a symbol that [...]
“Made You Die”: Official Trayvon Martin Tribute Featuring Yasiin Bey (Mos Def), Dead Prez, and Mikeflo [Video]
![“Made You Die”: Official Trayvon Martin Tribute Featuring Yasiin Bey (Mos Def), Dead Prez, and Mikeflo [Video]](http://blacklikemoi.com/wp-content/themes/city-desk/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fblacklikemoi.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F05%2F10%2FMos_Def_umvd005.jpg&q=90&w=160&h=106&zc=1 "“Made You Die”: Official Trayvon Martin Tribute Featuring Yasiin Bey (Mos Def), Dead Prez, and Mikeflo [Video]")
While most rappers are sporting diamond encrusted jewels, or penning verses pretending that they’re the first N*ggas in Paris, conscious rappers are being real to the spirit of hip-hop, and using their music to discuss issues that actually matter. Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def), dead.prez and Mikeflo recently came together recently to discuss Trayvon Martin’s [...]
Money Raised On George Zimmerman’s Website Is Paying For His Hiding And Security
The lawyer for the neighbourhood watch captain charged with killing Trayvon Martin in February has waived his right to a quick trial while he prepares his defence. Attorney Mark O’Mara, who is representing George Zimmerman, filed the motion in a Florida court today, saying that he needs more time to ready his case. Meanwhile, O’Mara [...]
Zimmerman is Taking Donations Again
George Zimmerman raised over $200,000 to pay for his legal defense and other miscellaneous expenses from his original website, but his attorney advised him to shut it down and he did. Late Thursday evening, however, Zimmerman began taking donations again. After learning that Zimmerman had raised so much money from the site, Zimmerman’s attorney revamped [...]
Zimmerman Changes His Story – Again; Says Trayvon Martin Was Circling His Car
A new version of the events that transpired on the night Trayvon Martin was fatally shot by George Zimmerman has emerged. According to the Orlando Sentinal, Zimmerman now says that Trayvon Martin was circling his car on foot. This, however, is not the only additional piece of information in Zimmerman’s *new* story. From the Orlando [...]
Zimmerman’s Attorney: Trayvon Martin’s Social Media Tweets Are Fair Game
Although George Zimmerman’s attorney says he will not comment on his client’s MySpace page which paints him as “less than favorable”, he did intimate that if Zimmerman’s postings are fair game, then so are Martin’s, according to the Miami Herald. On Zimmerman’s MySpace account, he insulted Mexicans, saying that every Mexican he ran into called [...]
Judge Rejects Prosecution’s Request for a Gag Order in Zimmerman Case
(CNN) – The judge in the murder case of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin has denied a prosecution’s motion for a gag order, but noted the court could reconsider if attorneys in the case write or say anything considered prejudicial. “At this time, there is no demonstrated need to restrict free speech,” Seminole County Circuit Judge Kenneth R. [...]
Zimmerman’s Attorney Defends His Client’s $200,000 Omission [Video]
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During George Zimmerman’s initial bond hearing, he failed to disclose $200,000 he’d received in PayPal donations via his website. In an interview with Orlando’s Fox 35, Zimmerman’s attorney, Mark O’Mara, discusses the implications of not disclosing the sum of Zimmerman’s money at the bond hearing, concerns for his own security, and his first meeting with [...]
Trayvon Martin Family Attorney Confident that State Charges Are Forthcoming
An attorney for the family of Trayvon Martin said Saturday he expects that state charges will be filed against the neighborhood watch volunteer who shot dead the unarmed black teenager. Attorney Daryl Parks, in an interview by Skype with the board of the National Association of Black Journalists, said the family and its attorneys [...]
Republican Frontrunners, Romney & Santorum, join call for Trayvon Martin Investigation
Republicans joined the call for an investigation into the shooting death of Trayvon Martin on Friday, adding rare, bipartisan support in the racially-charged case. The main Republican presidential contenders each decried the shooting of Martin, a 17-year-old African-American, allegedly by a neighborhood watch member, and joined with President Obama and other Democrats in supporting a [...]
New Black Panther Party Issues “Wanted Dead or Alive” Poster for George Zimmerman
Thursday afternoon at a press conference, the New Black Panther Party for Self-Defense circulated a “wanted dead or alive” poster for George Zimmerman for shooting to death a Florida teenager four weeks ago. Zimmerman, a self-proclaimed neighborhood watch captain said he accosted what he alleges was a suspicious looking black male walking through [...]
Dwyane Wade & Heat Tweet Pictures To Support Trayvon « CBS Miami
Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade is not one known to venture into controversial topics often, but Friday, Wade addressed the Trayvon Martin shooting on Twitter. Wade changed his Twitter avatar, or picture, to a shot of himself in a hooded sweatshirt, or hoodie. He also used the hashtags hoodies, stereotype, trayvonmartin in the [...]