Two years and two trials later after Jordan Davis was murdered by Michael Dunn while sitting in a car with 3 of his teen age friends, Leland Brunson, Tommie Stornes and Tevin Thompson playing music, Michael Dunn was sentenced today. And justice was finally served. As some say using slang, the judge dropped the hammer on Michael Dunn. Judge Russell Healey sentenced Dunn to a maximum of 30 years, (20 years minimum) each for the attempted murders on Jordan’s three friends which equates to a minimum 60 years and maximum 90 years , 15 years concurrently for the use of a firearm and then life without eligibility of parole after serving those sentences for Jordan’s murder. While often the criminal justice system does not equally dispense justice when it comes to black victims or black defendants versus whites, this time justice was fairly dispensed. Justice is not always fair for African Americans. In the Dunn trial, justice was fair today. He justly got what he … [Read more...] about Judge Drops the Hammer on Michael Dunn at Sentencing
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Why is Bob McDonnell Taking the Marion Barry Approach?
The trial of former VA Governor Robert McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, on 14 counts of conspiracy and corruption related to over $150,000 of gifts and loans, received from business man Jonnie R. Williams, Sr., took an absurd turn during the defense opening statements on Tuesday. The defense of Bob McDonnell contends that Maureen McDonnell was the reason for the many gifts received as she had a crush of some sort on Jonnie Williams. His defense asserts that his wife caused the problem. Former DC Mayor Marion Barry made similar comments as a result of his cocaine arrest with former girlfriend, Hazel Diane "Rasheeda" Moore, saying the “b--- set me up.” That sentiment did not work well for Barry and is not likely to work for McDonnell. Throwing his wife under the bus to save himself may backfire. While the case still rests on the testimony of Jonnie Williams, Sr., who has his own issues with telling the truth, the prosecution will corroborate William’s testimony with the … [Read more...] about Why is Bob McDonnell Taking the Marion Barry Approach?