May 21, 2013

Autopsy Shows Jerry Brown of Cowboys Practice Squad was Sober

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*An autopsy has found that Dallas Cowboys practice squad player Jerry Brown was sober when he was killed in a crash that led to an intoxication manslaughter charge against the teammate at the wheel. According to ESPN, the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office reported Thursday that Brown died of head and neck trauma when their [...]




Josh Brent Accused of Letting Dallas Teammate Jerry Brown Die

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*Oh man, some dirt is getting thrown at Josh Brent in the midst of all the drunk driving madness. A witness to the fatal car crash says Brent wasn’t a good friend because he left his dying teammate, Jerry Brown, in the car and didn’t even attempt to help, according to the Dallas Morning News. [...]




Josh Brent Attends Jerry Brown’s Memorial in Dallas

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*The Dallas Cowboys paid tribute to Jerry Brown at a private memorial on Tuesday that included Josh Brent, the player charged with intoxication manslaughter in the one-car accident that killed his teammate. Quarterback Tony Romo, owner Jerry Jones and other players, executives and staff members attended the service at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas. [...]




Another Saturday, Another Death Involving an NFL Player (Video Report)

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*Wow, another Saturday and it’s another tragedy in the NFL. Last Saturday, as we reported, Kansas City Chiefs player Jovan Belcher shot and killed his girlfriend, then he put the same gun to his head and committed suicide. Now comes news that a Dallas Cowboys player has been arrested in the death of a teammate [...]




Between the Lines: Is It Me, Or Are California Gubernatorial Candidates Ignoring the Black Community?

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*California’s on the brink of economic collapse, and we’re having a statewide election in less than three months. The major party candidates, Attorney General, Jerry Brown, and former Ebay CEO, Meg Whitman, are moving around the state campaigning for votes. Yet, the only time I’m hearing what either of them are going to do is [...]




Seven of Michael Jackson’s Other Doctors Avoid Charges

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*California investigators probing the death of Michael Jackson will not file charges against seven doctors other than Conrad Murray who treated him, authorities said Wednesday. The physicians were under investigation by state Attorney General Jerry Brown’s Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, spokeswoman Christine Gasparac told the AP. One doctor whose name was not released has been [...]




Conrad Murray’s Medical License Hearing Postponed

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*A Los Angeles judge has postponed today’s scheduled court hearing on whether Michael Jackson’s former doctor Conrad Murray should have his medical license suspended. According to TMZ, Judge Michael Pastor disclosed information to Murray’s lawyers and Jackson family attorneys that has put the ruling on ice. In the interest of full disclosure, Pastor told lawyers [...]