Tag Archives: murder

1. Immediately after George Zimmerman shot and killed Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla., there was no arrest by police and no charges were filed. Also, The Miami Herald reports that police initially wanted to charge Zimmerman---and applied for a warrant---but prosecutors said there wasn't enough evidence to move forward with charges.

9 Side-Eye-Worthy Moments in the Trayvon Martin Tragedy

A snapshot of events that have raised eyebrows and outrage

As public outrage continues, BlackEnterprise.com takes a look at nine key outrageous moments after the…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: March 29, 2012 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
High-school junior Trayvon Martin was shot and killed on Feb. 26 (Image: File)

What Kind of Man Could Trayvon Martin Have Been?

Yet another young life halted from reaching its full potential due to gun violence and racism

When George Zimmerman shot and killed Trayvon Martin he not only snuffed out the 17-year-old’s…

By Caroline Clarke

Posted: March 21, 2012 Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
(Image: ThinkStock)

Opinion: Americans, Afghanistans & Random Acts of Violence

One rogue soldier killing civilians in Afghanistan should evoke more reasons for peace than more violence

The senseless killing spree by a US soldier in Afghanistan sparks a conversation on the…

By Raynard Jackson

Posted: March 19, 2012 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
OJ Simpson

Your Brand and Your Life Are Not the Same Thing!

Casey Anthony’s life has been spared. So why is everyone talking about her brand?

The media circus surrounding the Casey Anthony case—which involves the murder of her daughter Caylee…

By Caroline Clarke

Posted: July 13, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
JULY 24, 2008: Detective Brian White and Joanne Kinney, an investigator from Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy's office, attempted to serve Bobby Ferguson with a subpoena while he was at the home of Kilpatrick's sister, Ayanna. Kilpatrick was there at the time and, along with his bodyguards, stopped the officers from entering the residence, which led to Kilpatrick allegedly pushing one of the sheriff's deputies. Kilpatrick later pled no contest to one felony count of assaulting and obstructing a police officer in exchange for a second assault charge being dropped. As part of the deal, he also agreed to resign from office and serve 120 days in jail.

Kwame Kilpatrick’s 14 Most Scandalous Moments

The disgraced Detroit Mayor has a long list of political missteps that have tarnished what could have been a great legacy

Believe it or not, former <strong>Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick</strong> is in hot water—again. Last week…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: December 20, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Man Charged With Slaying Mom, 2 Tots In Brooklyn

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City man faces charges that he slaughtered his…

By Associated Press

Posted: January 22, 2010 Tags: , ,

Family Dies In Crossfire After Sleepover Drop-off

APPOMATTOX, Va. (AP) — The next day was a teacher in-service, so 15-year-old Emily Quarles…

By Associated Press

Posted: January 22, 2010 Tags: , , , , , ,

Warrant Describes How 8 Va. Slaying Victims Found

APPOMATTOX, Va. (AP) — A newly released search warrant shows a deputy who responded to…

By Associated Press

Posted: January 22, 2010 Tags: , , , , ,

Opening Statements Begin In Abortion Slaying Trial

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Opening statements have begun in the trial of the man who…

By Associated Press

Posted: January 21, 2010 Tags: , , ,

Opening Statements Set In Abortion Slaying Trial

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Dr. George Tiller gathered with supporters in a tent outside his…

By Associated Press

Posted: January 21, 2010 Tags: , , ,
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