June 18, 2013

Judge Makes Ruling in Trayvon Martin Hearing … Weed Not a Factor

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*A judge has ruled that Trayvon Martin’s marijuana use will not be a factor in the upcoming murder trial and they’ve also blocked records of suspension from school for fighting. At Tuesday’s hearing, Circuit Judge Debra Nelson, left open the possibility for the defense to attempt to use it in the trial if they could prove [...]




Barbara Walters Not Down with George Zimmerman’s Demands

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*The accused murderer of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman, thought he could get his way with the sort of privilege he’s been using to get out of jail and garner the support of certain types of organizations when he made certain demands before an interview with Barbara Walters. After the television journalist flew to Florida [...]




Trayvon Martin Murder Trial Judge Orders Release of New Material

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*Judge Kenneth Lester, presiding judge over the Trayvon Martin murder trial has ordered the release of more material, including crime scene photos, an autopsy report, and tests conducted on the suspect, George Zimmerman, according to the Associated Press. Other items to be released include Zimmerman’s statements to the police, his 911 call, transcripts of his [...]




William Balfour Found Guilty on All Counts in Hudson Family Murders

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*William Balfour, 30, is expected to spend the rest of his life in prison after being found guilty on all counts in the killing of Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother and nephew. Balfour was found guilty of three counts of first degree murder and one count each of home invasion, residential burglary, possession of stolen vehicle [...]




Jurors in Hudson Family Murders Case Request Video

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*Jurors deliberating in the case of the man charged with murdering Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew today asked to re-watch video footage shown during the trial. They made the request in a note to the presiding judge on their third day of deliberations, reports the AP. They offered no explanation about why [...]




Lil Boosie’s Alleged Hitman Switches Story in Murder Trial

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*If you didn’t know, the trail of rapper Torrence “lil Boosie” Hatch, is underway in Louisiana. In fact, yesterday, the third day of testimony, the man who Lil Boosie allegedly hired to kill rival Terry Boyd, took the stand. According to The Advocate, Michael “Marlo Mike” Louding, who in May 2010 confessed to shooting Boyd [...]




Jennifer Hudson Getting Special Treatment During Murder Trial?

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*The court’s star treatment of Jennifer Hudson, during the murder trial of William Balfour for killing her mother, brother and nephew, is coming under scrutiny. Depending on one’s point of view, they either violate a principle of equal treatment or they’re justified on security grounds. RELATED: Hudson Murder Trial Testimony Leaves Court Speechless (Video) Among [...]




J-Hud Called as First Witness in Murder Trial, Breaks Down

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*Jennifer Hudson couldn’t hold back her tears Monday while testifying at the trial of the man accused of killing her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew in a jealous rage four years ago. Hudson was the first witness called after prosecutors and attorneys for William Balfour finished their opening statements, reports the AP. During her brief [...]