Michael Dunn, 45, Trial For The Fatal Shooting Of Jordan Davis, An Unarmed 17 Year Old Teenager

by Alessandra_Deux Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:43 pm

Another trial involving a Florida man who fatally shot an unarmed black teen

By Eric W. Dolan
Monday, July 15, 2013 19:55 EDT

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Michael Dunn, 45, Trial For The Fatal Shooting Of Jordan Davis, An Unarmed 17 Year Old Teenager Murder-suspect-Michael-Dunn-Screenshot

CNN’s Ryan Smith on Monday highlighted an upcoming trial in Florida that is eerily similar to the Trayvon Martin case. In both cases, an unarmed 17-year-old black male was left dead.

“I’m not an eye for an eye type person where I think he should be killed,” Ron Davis, the father of Jordan Davis, told CNN. “I don’t believe in capitol punishment. I believe every life is precious. You took my son’s life. That doesn’t mean anybody else should take his life. I think he should spend the rest of his life in prison because of the fact that you have to think about what you’ve done not only to Jordan but to his family, his friends, people that cry for him every day.”

Michael David Dunn, 45, told police he shot and killed Davis at a gas station last year because he feared for his life. Dunn had told Davis and his friends to turn down their loud music. He claimed the situation escalated and the teens began threatening him. Dunn started shooting because he thought they had a shotgun.

Read more:

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/07/15/another-trial-involving-a-florida-man-who-fatally-shot-an-unarmed-black-teen/

by Alessandra_Deux Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:54 pm

Michael Dunn, 45, Trial For The Fatal Shooting Of Jordan Davis, An Unarmed 17 Year Old Teenager Jordan-davis

CASE BACKGROUND - RELATED ARTICLES:

Florida man shoots and kills 17-year-old teen after argument over loud music at gas station

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/man-shoots-teen-loud-music-article-1.1209345

Florida man cites ‘stand your ground’ after killing of black teen amid loud music dispute

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/11/28/florida-man-cites-stand-your-ground-after-killing-black-teen-amid-loud-music-dispute/

Jordan Davis Killer’s Charges Upgraded To First-Degree Murder, Faces Life Without Parole

http://newsone.com/2103331/jordan-davis-michael-dunn-first-degree-murder/

Judge rejects motion to have state pay Michael Dunn's investigation fees

http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2013-05-03/story/judge-rejects-motion-have-state-pay-michael-dunns-investigation-fees#ixzz2ZWNhnunw

Michael Dunn remains adamant in police interview after killing Jordan Davis

Read more:

http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2013-04-09/story/michael-dunn-remains-adamant-police-interview-after-killing-jordan-davis#ixzz2ZW7Xb1VO

Suspect in loud music murder ordered pizza after gas station shooting

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Action News has obtained new video of Michael Dunn speaking with police less than 24 hours after Jordan Davis was shot and killed at a gas station in November.

"I've never been so scared in my life," Dunn tells police in the video. He insists he wasn't looking for a fight when he pulled next to the teen's SUV. Dunn says he was on his way to a Jacksonville hotel after his son's wedding in Orange Park.

"Their music starts and I roll down my window, and I thought I was polite, and asked them nicely, hey would you guys mind turning that down?"

Dunn says the teens did at first, but through a closed window, he could tell one of them was upset. That's when he says things started to heat up.

"I thought they were singing, but [then they said] you're going to die [expletive removed]. Then it started getting a little louder. That's when I popped my window down and was like, 'You're talking about me?' And they was like you're dead. You're dead [expletive removed]!"

Read more:

http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mostpopular/story/Suspect-in-loud-music-murder-ordered-pizza-after/2F7co9ecMkGfqX4jz_iw5Q.cspx

Girlfriend: Dunn never mentioned weapon in gas station shooting

http://www.actionnewsjax.com/content/topstories/story/Girlfriend-Dunn-never-mentioned-weapon-in-gas/ouZ1ChAnS0aMvjAg3JQjUA.cspx

Michael Dunn to go on trial for murder of Jordan Davis in September

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The man who claimed self-defense in shooting Jordan Davis to death will go on trial in September.

A judge set a trial date of September 23 for Michael Dunn. He is accused of the first-degree murder of 17-year-old Jordan Davis last year.

Read more:

http://www.actionnewsjax.com/content/topstories/story/Michael-Dunn-to-go-on-trial-for-murder-of-Jordan/kRtNIA25sUipqla_kJlf-Q.cspx

Video of police interview of Michael Dunn's girlfriend released

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Action News has obtained newly released evidence in the Michael Dunn case. The State Attorney's Office released new DVD's of surveillance video taken near the crime scene, as well as an interview with Rhonda Rouer, Dunn's girlfriend.

The surveillance video from Nov. 23, 2012, shows Rouer inside the store at the Gate station on Southside Boulevard and Baymeadows Road. You can see her carry a bottle of wine toward the register. Then, you hear someone in the store shout, "Look, he's shooting! He's shooting out of the car, I swear to God."

Michael Dunn's girlfriend interview, part 1

Read more:

http://www.actionnewsjax.com/content/topstories/story/Video-of-police-interview-of-Michael-Dunns/25QqZnOP2UmXww57m-4O7A.cspx

by Alessandra_Deux Thu Jul 18, 2013 2:12 pm

The other Florida case everyone's talking about

By Amanda Sloane
updated 9:56 AM EDT, Tue July 16, 2013

•Michael Dunn is charged with first-degree murder for shooting 17-year-old Jordan Davis after a dispute over loud music
•While there are similarities between Dunn's & George Zimmerman's cases, there are also key differences

Michael Dunn, 45, Trial For The Fatal Shooting Of Jordan Davis, An Unarmed 17 Year Old Teenager Michael_dunn_new_jax

Michael Dunn, 45, Trial For The Fatal Shooting Of Jordan Davis, An Unarmed 17 Year Old Teenager Michael_dunn_new_jax

Right on the heels of the George Zimmerman trial, another controversial and tragic self-defense case is making its way to court. This time the scene is Jacksonville, Florida, and the story involves Jordan Davis, an unarmed black teen the same age as Trayvon Martin. Davis, 17, was shot to death by Michael Dunn.

Dunn told police that he asked Davis and three other teens, who were parked next to him at a gas station, to turn down their music. Dunn claims he heard threats from the teens and saw a gun in their car. He says he feared for his own safety, and that's why he grabbed his gun and fired into the vehicle.

Police say they found no guns inside the teens' vehicle and that Dunn fired his gun eight or nine times.

Read more:

http://www.hlntv.com/article/2013/07/15/jordan-davis-michael-dunn-zimmerman-trayvon-martin

by Alessandra_Deux Thu Jul 18, 2013 2:15 pm

Parents discuss pain over Jordan Davis' death

http://www.hlntv.com/video/2013/04/17/jordan-davis-parents-dunn-trayvon

by Alessandra_Deux Thu Jul 18, 2013 3:33 pm

RELATED ARTICLES:

Judge in Michael Dunn murder trial recuses herself

10:28 PM, Jul 1, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The judge originally slated to oversee the Michael Dunn murder trial has taken herself off the case.

According to the Duval County Clerk of Court webpage, the recusal order for Judge Mallory Cooper was entered Monday.

Cooper is the second judge to step aside from the high profile case.

According to Jackelyn Barnard, the public information officer for the State Attorney's Office, no one in the State Attorney's Office asked Cooper to recuse herself.

The site also shows that Judge Russell Healey has been reassigned to take over the case.

Read more:

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/article/318431/483/Judge-in-Michael-Dunn-murder-trial-recuses-herself

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Michael Dunn Murder Trial Update (Jordan Davis)

July 7, 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrdcAuRGJDM

by Alessandra_Deux Mon Jul 29, 2013 12:39 am

Jordan Davis update: Michael Dunn charged with first-degree murder, trial scheduled for September 23

By: Amanda Sloane, HLNtv.com
Posted: 07/16/2013

(CNN) -- Right on the heels of the George Zimmerman trial, another controversial and tragic self-defense case is making its way to court. This time, the scene is Jacksonville, Florida, and the story involves Jordan Davis, an African-American teen the same age as Trayvon Martin.

Davis, 17, was shot to death by Michael Dunn in November 2012.

Dunn told police that he asked Davis and three other teens, who were parked next to him at a gas station, to turn down their music. Dunn says he heard threats from the teens and saw a gun in their car. He says he feared for his own safety, and that's why he grabbed his gun and fired into the vehicle.

Read more:

http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/state/jordan-davis-update-michael-dunn-charged-with-first-degree-murder-trial-scheduled-for-september-23#ixzz2aVDA9nvE

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Angela Corey will remain on Michael Dunn case (Video)

Florida Civil Rights Association asked governor to appoint special prosecutor

Author: Vic Micolucci, Mobile journalist, general assignment reporter, vic@wjxt.com

Published On: Jul 25 2013 04:28:41 PM EDT Updated On: Jul 25 2013 09:35:28 PM EDT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - State Attorney Angela Corey is once again taking heat, this time with a civil rights group asking for her to be taken off one of Jacksonville's most high-profile cases.

The Florida Civil Rights Association set a letter to Gov. Rick Scott saying that Corey and her prosecutors need to be removed from the case against Michael Dunn, who's accused of killing 17-year-old Jordan Davis in a dispute over loud music.

On Thursday, people were standing up for the state attorney, saying she's the right person to do the job. Among them is Gov. Rick Scott, whose office said despite calls for a special prosecutor, Corey will remain on the case.

Read more:

http://www.news4jax.com/news/corey-will-remain-on-michael-dunn-case/-/475880/21166532/-/k2x037/-/index.html

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The other Trayvon, and another murder trial set to reignite US gun debate

DAVID USBORNE | SUNDAY 21 JULY 2013

Michael Dunn, 45, Trial For The Fatal Shooting Of Jordan Davis, An Unarmed 17 Year Old Teenager Dunn.davis-AP

Michael Dunn, 45, Trial For The Fatal Shooting Of Jordan Davis, An Unarmed 17 Year Old Teenager Dunn.davis-AP

At scores of marches across the United States this weekend, protesters brandished placards emblazoned with the name of an African-American teenager gunned down by a white man in Florida, even though he himself was unarmed.

That name was Jordan Davis.

The rallies were mostly a response to the acquittal one week before of George Zimmerman, the neighbourhood watch captain in Sanford who shot dead 17-year-old Trayvon Martin early last year. But the marchers were looking forward, too.

Read more:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/the-other-trayvon-and-another-murder-trial-set-to-reignite-us-gun-debate-8724761.html

by Alessandra_Deux Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:22 am

Michael Dunn trial pushed to early next year

Author: Hailey Winslow, General assignment reporter, hwinslow@wjxt.com

Published On: Aug 15 2013 10:14:53 AM EDT Updated On: Aug 15 2013 06:25:23 PM EDT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - At a pretrial hearing Thursday for Michael Dunn, the man accused of shooting and killing 17-year-old Jordan Davis, attorneys agreed to reschedule the trial from next month to early in 2014.

Dunn is charged with murder in the death of Davis during in a dispute over loud music outside a Gate station last November.

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Dunn's attorney asked for a continuance in the case and it was unopposed by the state attorney's office. Defense attorney Cory Strolla said he has to interview about 100 witnesses to get ready for the trial.

No trial date was set, but it was not expected to take place until January or early February.

Davis' parents, who were in the courtroom Thursday, say it is never easy to see Dunn's face.

Read more:

http://www.news4jax.com/news/michael-dunn-trial-pushed-to-early-next-year/-/475880/21478608/-/mnorff/-/index.html

by Nan11 Thu Sep 19, 2013 9:09 pm

Action News Jax | Man charged with murder of Jordan Davis appears in court

Dunn requested to waive his pretrial hearings, but Healy told him he needs to attend.

Read more: http://www.actionnewsjax.com/content/topstories/story/Man-charged-with-murder-of-Jordan-Davis-appears/70YFllW8hEiD1D0DvDU2gg.cspx

by Nan11 Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:03 am

WJCT News | Ron Davis Speaks Out Against "Stand Your Ground"

2:56 pm | Mon September 23, 2013 | By Melissa Ross

Michael Dunn, 45, Trial For The Fatal Shooting Of Jordan Davis, An Unarmed 17 Year Old Teenager Ron_davis_fcc_9-23-13

Michael Dunn, 45, Trial For The Fatal Shooting Of Jordan Davis, An Unarmed 17 Year Old Teenager Ron_davis_fcc_9-23-13

Credit Twitter

Ron Davis holding a young Jordan Davis

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"The way it is now, the only version of events that gets a fair hearing in court is the version of the person who pulled the trigger. The victim's voice isn't heard."

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"You go back in your mind, all the way to when he was just a baby, just a little boy. Last night's anniversary was very tough for us."

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Read more: http://news.wjct.org/post/ron-davis-speaks-out-against-stand-your-ground
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Also included in the write-up is a link to the 25:10 minute interview--audio only.

http://cpa.ds.npr.org/wjct/audio/2013/09/fcc_davis_9-23-13_web.mp3

by Nan11 Thu Oct 17, 2013 7:48 pm

In addition to the two new witness interviews I have linked under the short video, you will find four links to his hand written letters right at the top of the article.
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Action News Jax | Michael Dunn: Letters from jail
Updated: 6:32 pm | October 17, 2013

☛ Jordan Davis witness interview 1 video: http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=4485680

☛ Jordan Davis witness interview 2 video: http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=4485717

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WOKV) -- The State Attorney's Office released over 150 pages of evidence in the first-degree murder case against Michael David Dunn, including dozens of letters he has written to family members, friends, and others since he's been in jail.

{Snipped}

The recipients of the letters range from his girlfriend to his daughter to his grandmother, and even several unknown correspondents. In many of them, he talks about the status of his case, what happens next in the legal process, and what he's doing to pass his time. He notes he's doing a lot of reading and exercising, saying since his "near-death experience" he has realized he has to eat better and take better care of his body.

{Snipped}

Also released with the evidence were two interviews with people who knew Michael Dunn's wife.

{Snipped}

Read more: http://www.actionnewsjax.com/content/topstories/story/Michael-Dunn-Letters-from-jail/OQVxUk-BIUihecd6l1PRDQ.cspx

by Nan11 Fri Oct 18, 2013 7:49 pm

There is a good video from "News 4 Jax" at this link and some interesting quotes from Dunn's jail house letters.
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Huffington Post | Jordan Davis' Shooter Rants About Killing 'Thugs' So They 'May Take The Hint And Change Their Behavior'
By Danielle Cadet | Posted: 10/18/2013 2:44 pm EDT

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Although Dunn has repeatedly defended himself against accusations of being a racist, recent reports paint a troubling picture of the 45-year-old's outlook on society.

In several letters reportedly written from jail, and obtained by News4Jax, Dunn rants about killing "thugs" so "they take the hint and change their behavior," black-on-white crime and the liberal media.

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Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/18/jordan-davis-shooter-michael-dunn_n_4123805.html

by Nan11 Fri Oct 18, 2013 7:54 pm

News 4 Jax | Letters, witness interviews in Michael Dunn case released

Jail cell letters shed light on accused killer

Author: Scott Johnson, General assignment reporter, sjohnson@wjxt.com

Published On: Oct 16 2013 10:31:44 PM EDT Updated On: Oct 16 2013 11:40:00 PM EDT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -
For the first time, Channel 4 is hearing from Michael Dunn, the man who is accused of shooting and killing Jacksonville teen, Jordan Davis (pictured, right) at a Southside gas station.

{Snipped}

Read more: http://www.news4jax.com/news/letters-witness-interviews-in-michael-dunn-case-released/-/475880/22479284/-/qf4s66z/-/index.html

by Nan11 Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:57 pm

They have been angling for a change of venue since the beginning--who do they think they are fooling.

Action News Jax . com | Suspect in Jordan Davis killing may ask for change of venue
Updated: 3:44 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The attorney for Michael Dunn is considering asking for a change of venue in his client's first-degree murder trial.

Cory Strolla told Duval County Judge Russell Healey Thursday that he's concerned about information being released about his client and this case.

http://www.actionnewsjax.com/content/topstories/story/Suspect-in-Jordan-Davis-killing-may-ask-for/sff6Is3cikOxDpq5EoTLSQ.cspx

by Gizmo711 Fri Oct 25, 2013 5:10 am

Alessandra_Deux wrote:The other Florida case everyone's talking about

By Amanda Sloane
updated 9:56 AM EDT, Tue July 16, 2013

•Michael Dunn is charged with first-degree murder for shooting 17-year-old Jordan Davis after a dispute over loud music
•While there are similarities between Dunn's & George Zimmerman's cases, there are also key differences

Right on the heels of the George Zimmerman trial, another controversial and tragic self-defense case is making its way to court. This time the scene is Jacksonville, Florida, and the story involves Jordan Davis, an unarmed black teen the same age as Trayvon Martin. Davis, 17, was shot to death by Michael Dunn.

Dunn told police that he asked Davis and three other teens, who were parked next to him at a gas station, to turn down their music. Dunn claims he heard threats from the teens and saw a gun in their car. He says he feared for his own safety, and that's why he grabbed his gun and fired into the vehicle.

Police say they found no guns inside the teens' vehicle and that Dunn fired his gun eight or nine times.

Read more:

http://www.hlntv.com/article/2013/07/15/jordan-davis-michael-dunn-zimmerman-trayvon-martin

He looks like an evil *&*&%$#. I hope they throw the book at him. If this ends up another Zimmerman, I will just give up on our justice system. Florida needs to get a grip on itself, its a hell hole on the map. It breads this type.

While this &^^%$# is spending the rest of his life behind bars, maybe, just maybe it will put some brains in the heads of this type.

by Gizmo711 Fri Oct 25, 2013 5:13 am

Nan11 wrote:They have been angling for a change of venue since the beginning--who do they think they are fooling.

Action News Jax . com | Suspect in Jordan Davis killing may ask for change of venue
Updated: 3:44 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The attorney for Michael Dunn is considering asking for a change of venue in his client's first-degree murder trial.

Cory Strolla told Duval County Judge Russell Healey Thursday that he's concerned about information being released about his client and this case.

http://www.actionnewsjax.com/content/topstories/story/Suspect-in-Jordan-Davis-killing-may-ask-for/sff6Is3cikOxDpq5EoTLSQ.cspx

I personally would love to see him prosecuted outside of Florida. Someplace where we have some intelligent people on a jury instead of racist airheads. I've had my fill of Florida jurors.

by Nan11 Sat Oct 26, 2013 2:06 pm

The Florida Times-Union | Judge frowns on letters released from jail in Jordan Davis case

By Larry Hannan Thu, Oct 24, 2013 @ 5:50 pm | updated Fri, Oct 25, 2013 @ 3:43 am

Jailhouse letters from Michael David Dunn making derisive comments about blacks and Jordan Davis — the 17-year-old he shot in a dispute over loud music — have heightened concerns of getting a fair trial in Jacksonville.

Circuit Judge Russell Healey said Thursday he is worried that the release of the letters might require a change of venue. He expressed frustration he didn’t know anything about the letters until he saw news reports and told lawyers on both sides that from now on nothing will be made public in the case until he reviews it.

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The next hearing is scheduled for Nov. 7.

http://members.jacksonville.com/news/crime/2013-10-24/story/judge-frowns-letters-released-jail-jordan-davis-case

by Gizmo711 Sun Oct 27, 2013 5:17 am

Just look at his evil face. He is not sorry for what he did because he actually feels justified. His hate for black people justifies his actions in his own warped mind. That's how sick this evil bastard is. He needs to spend the rest of his life in prison. He doesn't need to be running loose on our streets.

by Nan11 Wed Oct 30, 2013 12:22 am

The Florida Times-Union | Times-Union objects to change in how public documents will be released in Michael Dunn murder trial
By Larry Hannan Mon, Oct 28, 2013 @ 7:18 pm | updated Tue, Oct 29, 2013 @ 12:36 am

Local media organizations are asking a Jacksonville judge to reconsider his plan to review all material in the upcoming murder trial of a Brevard County man before it can be released to the public.

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In a motion filed Monday, the Times-Union and First Coast News asked Healey to set aside that decision because it did not follow Florida public record laws. WJXT TV-4 will be filing a similar motion, said attorney Edward Birk.

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But Jon Kaney, general counsel for the First Amendment Foundation, said Healey’s ruling restricts access to public records because releasing them now has to be justified.

Usually not releasing them is what has to be justified.

Arguing that records need to be protected now to seat a jury is also questionable because a lot of information in the case has already been released, Kaney said.

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Read more: http://members.jacksonville.com/news/crime/2013-10-28/story/times-union-objects-change-how-public-documents-will-be-released-michael

by Nan11 Wed Oct 30, 2013 12:29 am

Digital Journal | Lucy McBath, National Spokesperon For Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense In America, To Testify At U.S. Senate Stand Your Ground Hearing
Moms Demand Action Members to attend in Support of Rollback of Dangerous Stand Your Ground Laws in More than 20 States
PR Newswire | WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2013

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About Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America
Much like Mothers Against Drunk Driving was created to change laws regarding drunk driving, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America was created to build support for common-sense gun reforms. The nonpartisan grassroots movement of American mothers is demanding new and stronger solutions to lax gun laws and loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our children and families. In just nine months, the organization has more than 100,000 members with a chapter in every state in the country. For more information or to get involved visit www.momsdemandaction.org. Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/MomsDemandAction or on Twitter @MomsDemand.

SOURCE Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America

Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1550011#ixzz2jAyN4zne

by Nan11 Wed Nov 20, 2013 2:06 pm

I'm not surprised that the judge decided to modify his ruling to include a 30 day limit as to how long he can keep discovery private.

Jacksonville . com | Judge revises order in Michael Dunn/Jordan Davis case on releasing public documents
Posted: November 19, 2013 - 8:12pm | Updated: November 20, 2013 - 8:57am
By Larry Hannan

A judge has revised his order on how material will be released to the public in the high-profile murder trial of a Brevard County man who killed a 17-year-old Jacksonville teenager.

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Thursday the judge modified his order and said all material would be released to the public within 30 days of being handed over to him if the prosecution and defense don’t file a motion arguing that it should be kept confidential. If either side objects to releasing information, a hearing will be held to consider the situation.

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The trial is scheduled to begin Feb. 3 and a pretrial court appearance on Thursday.

Read more: http://jacksonville.com/breaking-news/2013-11-19/story/judge-revises-order-michael-dunnjordan-davis-case-releasing-public?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+JacksonvillecomNews+%28Jacksonville+Local+News+%E2%80%93+Jacksonville.com+and+The+Florida+Times-Union%29

by Nan11 Fri Nov 22, 2013 1:52 pm

Apparently, the judge has agreed to this so that the trial won't be delayed. Short video at link.

Action News Jax | Michael Dunn to get $6,500 from taxpayers to cover expenses
Updated: 11/21 6:24 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- {Snipped} The judge ruled the state will pay no more than $6,500 to help cover the costs of transcripts and an investigator.

(Snipped}

Dunn is due back in court Dec. 12. His trial is set for Feb. 3.

Read more: http://www.actionnewsjax.com/content/topstories/story/Michael-Dunn-to-get-6-500-from-taxpayers-to-cover/Do5tRHYe1EaOppHLCMnZ_Q.cspx

by Nan11 Thu Dec 12, 2013 11:39 pm

The next hearing date is January 13, 2014.

WJCT | As Pre-Trial Phase Ends, Michael Dunn Likely To Try 'Stand Your Ground' Defense
By Melissa Ross and Patrick Donges

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"What you're seeing at this stage is an attempt by the court to resolve some of the more procedural motions that need to be taken care of with any trial, especially one that is as serious as the charges facing Mr. Dunn," Garrison said of the two days of scheduled hearings.

Those motions will likely include requests for the jury to visit the crime scene and rules on who may be in the gallery during the trial, often referred to as "housekeeping" motions.

It is yet unclear whether Dunn will attempt to use the state's controversial "Stand Your Ground" law in his defense, but Randy Reep says it is likely.

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http://news.wjct.org/post/pre-trial-phase-ends-michael-dunn-likely-try-stand-your-ground-defense

by Nan11 Sun Jan 26, 2014 7:16 pm

Action News Jax . com | Somer Thompson home burglary suspect among witnesses in Michael Dunn trial
Published: 1/24 6:14 pm | Updated: 1/24 6:34 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Court records in the trial of Michael Dunn have been unsealed.

http://www.actionnewsjax.com/content/topstories/story/Somer-Thompson-home-burglary-suspect-among/hF1O5Tmg20yBbVyGXKbjEw.cspx

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by Nan11 Mon Feb 03, 2014 8:18 pm

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by Nan11 Mon Feb 03, 2014 8:25 pm

The Florida-Times Union | Michael Dunn murder case a 'perfect storm' of a story

The world is paying attention to Jacksonville today
By Matt Soergel Mon, Feb 3, 2014 @ 2:47 pm | updated Mon, Feb 3, 2014 @ 5:10 pm

If the eyes of the world do indeed turn to Jacksonville and the trial of Michael David Dunn, there’s a simple, gripping reason why.

http://members.jacksonville.com/news/metro/2014-02-03/story/dunn-murder-case-perfect-storm-story

CNN | VIDEO at link | Murder trial to begin after man shoots teen following loud music spat

By Holly Yan, CNN and Amanda Sloane, HLN
updated 4:07 PM EST, Mon February 3, 2014

(CNN) -- A high-profile trial is set to begin in Florida on Monday involving a man who fatally shot a 17-year-old African-American teenager.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/03/justice/florida-loud-music-murder-trial/

by Nan11 Mon Feb 03, 2014 8:30 pm

News For Jax | Jury selection begins in Michael Dunn trial

Public, media not allowed inside courtroom during juror interviews

Author: Vic Micolucci, Mobile journalist, general assignment reporter, vic@wjxt.com
Tim Pulliam, General assignment reporter, tpulliam@wjxt.com
Published On: Feb 03 2014 05:52:20 AM EST Updated On: Feb 03 2014 06:54:46 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -
In the first day of jury selection Monday in the Michael Dunn trial, 36 potential jurors were excused and dozens more were sent home early but asked to return at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.

http://www.news4jax.com/news/jury-selection-begins-in-dunn-trial/-/475880/24252716/-/56wuh6z/-/index.html

by Nan11 Mon Feb 03, 2014 8:34 pm

The link below contains good background info. There is a timeline; an interactive map; links to discovery; and more.

First Coast News | Dunn Trial: Fatal Encounter

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/local/michael-dunn-trial/

by Alessandra_Deux Tue Feb 04, 2014 1:59 pm

Jury to be sequestered in trial for Michael Dunn

Dunn charged with fatally shooting teen over loud music

Published On: Feb 03 2014 10:35:53 AM EST
Updated On: Feb 03 2014 04:48:23 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The judge on Monday said jurors will be sequestered during the first-degree murder trial for Michael Dunn, who is accused of murdering 17-year-old Jordan Davis in a November 2012 dispute over loud music.

Dunn claimed he shot in self defense after seeing a gun inside the vehicle Davis was riding in. Authorities found no gun in the SUV.

The case is garnering international attention not just because of the similarities to the case of Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman, but also because the prosecutor in the case is the same: State Attorney Angela Corey.

180 media credentials have been issued for the trial for news organizations from across the country including Al-Jazeera America, Fox News, The Associated Press and CBS.

Journalists covering the trial are objecting to an order requiring reporters to be out of the courtroom during jury selection.

Read more:

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/jury-selection-begins-in-michael-dunn-trial/-/1637132/24256738/-/a4hiwg/-/index.html

by Nan11 Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:22 pm

WOKV | Attorneys working to choose from among a predominantly female jury pool

By Stephanie Brown
Updated: 3:52 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014 | Posted: 8:52 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014

Judge Russell Healey told the pool he expects jury selection will go in to Wednesday. He says the trial could begin as early as Wednesday afternoon or Thursday. Healey says his role now takes more of a back seat in selection, as attorneys use a limited number of “strikes” to eliminate jurors for any reason they choose or petition to eliminate for a certain cause. Those claiming potential hardship based on the sequestration of the jury, or those claiming to have an opinion already formed on the case have already been screened.

http://www.wokv.com/news/news/jury-selection-michael-dunns-trial-begins-day-two-/ndCPx/

by Alessandra_Deux Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:57 pm

Jury selection in Michael Dunn trial enters second day

Jacob Long, First Coast News | 9:23 a.m. EST February 4, 2014

Lawyers are attempting to find a pool of 12 people to determine Dunn's fate. Four alternates will also be chosen. All of them are going to be sequestered.

Meantime, the public and media are being shut out of jury selection.

Only reporters are being allowed into an overflow courtroom on the fourth floor, where they can listen to an audio feed of the questioning.

Read more:

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/local/michael-dunn-trial/2014/02/04/michael-dunn-jury-selection-jacksonville/5198881/

by Nan11 Tue Feb 04, 2014 8:42 pm

News For Jax | Judge: Dunn jury could be seated by late Wednesday
12 jurors, 4 alternates will be sequestered during trial

Author: Vic Micolucci, Mobile journalist, general assignment reporter, vic@wjxt.com
Published On: Feb 04 2014 03:36:57 PM EST Updated On: Feb 04 2014 06:13:00 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -
The judge presiding over the Michael Dunn trial is hopeful a jury in the Michael Dunn murder trial could be seated by late Wednesday and the trial could be completed by the end of next week.

http://www.news4jax.com/news/judge-dunn-jury-could-be-seated-by-late-wednesday/-/475880/24288904/-/74gy0pz/-/index.html

by Nan11 Wed Feb 05, 2014 10:39 pm

News 4 Jax | Judge seats jury to hear Michael Dunn case
Questions for potential jurors entail crime, guns, music

Author: Vic Micolucci, Mobile journalist, general assignment reporter, vic@wjxt.com
Published On: Feb 05 2014 11:08:40 AM EST Updated 1 h

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -
At the end of the third day of questioning potential jurors, Judge Michael Healey seated six men and 10 women to serve as the jury and alternates to hear the trial of Michael Dunn.

http://www.localwireless.com/wap/news/text.jsp?sid=326&nid=2856748591&cid=19233&scid=-1&ith=0&title=Top+Stories&headtitle=Top+Storiesl

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Quote from article:
Opening statements in the first-degree murder case are expected to begin at noon Thursday.

by Nan11 Thu Feb 06, 2014 11:45 am

Opening statements should start soon. Below are two links for live stream, in case anyone is interested.

News 4 Jax:
http://www.news4jax.com/news/watch-michael-dunn-trial/-/475880/23432654/-/1chosjz/-/index.html

Wild About Trial:
http://www.wildabouttrial.com/trial_videos/michael-dunn-live-stream/

by Alessandra_Deux Thu Feb 06, 2014 1:37 pm

Murder trial begins in case of Florida man who shot teen after loud music dispute

By Faith Karimi, CNN
updated 3:51 AM EST, Thu February 6, 2014

(CNN) -- Opening statements begin Thursday in the trial of Michael Dunn, who fatally shot a teenager in Florida following a spat over loud music.

Dunn has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Jordan Davis, 17, and attempted first-degree murder for shooting at three friends accompanying the teen.

Read more:

http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/06/justice/florida-loud-music-murder-trial/index.html

by Alessandra_Deux Thu Feb 06, 2014 4:25 pm

STATE OF FLORIDA VS.
MICHAEL DUNN

Case # 2012-CF-011572

http://jacksonville.com/files/interactives/dunntrial/

(Trial information, links to articles, real time updates and live coverage of the trial.)

by Alessandra_Deux Thu Feb 06, 2014 4:44 pm

Threat or disrespect? Fla. loud music shooting trial begins

By Julia Dahl / CBS News / February 6, 2014, 3:33 PM

Was Michael Dunn in fear for his life whenh he shot and killed 17-year-old Jordan Davis in the parking lot of a Florida gas station, or was he just angry over being disrespected?

That is the question at the center of the first-degree murder trial that began in Jacksonville Thursday.

Dunn, 46, is accused of firing at least 10 shots into the red Dodge Durango that the 17-year-old Davis and three other teen boys were riding in on the day after Thanksgiving 2012. He is charged with one count of first degree murder, three counts of attempted first-degree murder, and one count of shooting into an occupied vehicle. Dunn has pleaded not guilty and maintains that he shot at the teens in self-defense.

Read more:

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/threat-or-disrespect-florida-loud-music-shooting-trial-begins-for-michael-dunn/

by Nan11 Thu Feb 06, 2014 11:30 pm

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Screen shot from video: http://www.news4jax.com/news/Testimony-begins-in-Dunn-trial/-/475880/24336642/-/rmk3me/-/index.html

More info: http://www.scribd.com/doc/205029253/Dunn-Juror-Profiles

by Nan11 Thu Feb 06, 2014 11:38 pm

News 4 Jax | VIDEO Incl. at link | Dunn jury sees evidence, hears first witnesses
10 women, 6 men will hear closely watched murder trial

Author: Vic Micolucci, Mobile journalist, general assignment reporter, vic@wjxt.com
News4Jax.com Staff, webteam@wjxt.com
Published On: Feb 06 2014 08:00:00 AM EST Updated 1 h

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -
Thursday afternoon, prosecutors and defense attorneys laid out their different versions of the November 2012 night that a middle-age software engineer from central Florida fatally shot a 17-year-old teen during an argument over loud music outside a Southside convenience store.

http://www.news4jax.com/news/questions-for-potential-jurors-range-from-crime-to-guns-music/-/475880/24305178/-/79ua66z/-/index.html

Prosecutor, John Guy's opening statement:

Defense attorney, Cory Strolla's opening statement:

by Nan11 Thu Feb 06, 2014 11:45 pm

Davis family attorney speaks about Dunn trial
Opening statements emotional for Jordan Davis' family

Author: Elizabeth Berry, Evening assignment manager, beth@wjxt.com
Published On: 1 h Updated 1 h

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -
Jacksonville lawyer John Phillips, who represents Jordan Davis' family, says that his clients are reliving the worst week of their lives.

http://www.news4jax.com/news/davis-family-attorney-speaks-about-dunn-trial/-/475880/24341100/-/2f7iqh/-/index.html

by Nan11 Thu Feb 06, 2014 11:48 pm

I asked state attorney Angela Corey "who will be called tomorrow to the stand?" She says "I can't say but it will be big."#michaeldunn trial
— Tim Pulliam (@WJXTPulliam) February 6, 2014

https://twitter.com/WJXTPulliam

by Nan11 Fri Feb 07, 2014 9:33 am

Alternate links for live streams: Michael Dunn, 45, Trial For The Fatal Shooting Of Jordan Davis, An Unarmed 17 Year Old Teenager Smileys-miscellaneous-258409

Michael Dunn, 45, Trial For The Fatal Shooting Of Jordan Davis, An Unarmed 17 Year Old Teenager Smileys-miscellaneous-258409

WKMG (Click Orlando)
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/watch-michael-dunn-trial/-/1637132/24324130/-/111l7fq/-/index.html

First Coast News
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/local/michael-dunn-trial/2014/02/06/michael-dunn-trial-live-video/5262617/

by Alessandra_Deux Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:27 am

Michael Dunn Trial - Day 1 - Part 1 - Opening Statements

Published on February 6, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teXnKE-zmnk

by Alessandra_Deux Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:35 am

Michael Dunn Trial - Day 1 - Part 2

Published on February 6, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqNIZqeHogU

Michael Dunn Trial - Day 1 - Part 3

Published on February 6, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4nQIR7RRo8

Michael Dunn Trial - Day 1 - Part 4

Published on February 6, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMZdXFgZzEo

by Alessandra_Deux Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:34 am

Trial Brings New Scrutiny of Self-Defense Laws

By ALAN BLINDER | FEB. 6, 2014

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Michael D. Dunn, right, who faces first-degree murder charges, stood with his lawyer, Cory C. Strolla, in the Duval County Courthouse on Thursday. Bob Mack/Florida Times-Union

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Nearly seven months after a jury acquitted George Zimmerman, whose shooting of an unarmed black teenager made him synonymous with Florida’s so-called Stand Your Ground law, the state’s latest drama involving a fatal burst of gunfire and a claim of self-defense began to play out Thursday in a courtroom here.

And while race is woven into the background of the first-degree murder trial of Michael D. Dunn, 47, a white software developer who said he killed Jordan Davis, a black teenager, in a November 2012 confrontation about loud music, the trial appears likely to focus less on race and more on the mechanics of Florida’s self-defense laws and how juries apply them.

In their opening statements on Thursday at the Duval County Courthouse, a prosecutor and a defense lawyer presented divergent theories about the motive for what took place at a convenience store on Southside Boulevard after Mr. Dunn stopped with his fiancée, Rhonda Rouer, for wine and potato chips.

Read more:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/07/us/trial-brings-new-scrutiny-of-self-defense-laws.html?_r=0

by Alessandra_Deux Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:38 am

Did Jordan Davis have weapon? Attorneys spar in loud music murder trial

By Eliott C. McLaughlin, CNN
updated 8:04 PM EST, Thu February 6, 2014

(CNN) -- Michael Dunn killed Jordan Davis. That's not in dispute, but according to attorneys' opening statements Thursday in Dunn's murder trial, almost everything else is.

Assistant State Attorney John Guy, speaking for the prosecution, painted a picture of four innocent teens who stopped at a Jacksonville, Florida, gas station for gum and cigarettes amid a day of "mall hopping and girl shopping" over Thanksgiving break in 2012. Dunn asked the teens to turn down their music, and Jordan disrespected him, saying "F*** that n****r" -- nothing more -- and for that, Dunn opened fire, hitting Jordan three times.

It was a markedly different account from that of defense attorney Cory Strolla, who told jurors that the music was so loud, it was rattling the windows of the teens' SUV, and when Dunn politely asked one of them to turn it down, Jordan uttered the three-word explicit phrase, demanded his pal turn the music back up and began jawing with Dunn.

Read more:

http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/06/justice/florida-loud-music-murder-trial/index.html

by Nan11 Sat Feb 08, 2014 9:07 am

The jury in the Dunn trial has decided that they would like to work Saturday, since they are sequestered.

Below is a live link, and a few of us may be in chat, if you would like to drop in.

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/watch-michael-dunn-trial/-/1637132/24324130/-/111l7fq/-/index.html

by Alessandra_Deux Sat Feb 08, 2014 9:27 am

Live Stream:

http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2014-02-06/story/witnesses-describe-night-jordan-davis-death-michael-dunn-trial

by Nan11 Sat Feb 08, 2014 9:32 pm

WOKV | Evidence tech: Nine bullet holes found on the Durango

Updated: 6:23 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014 | Posted: 8:02 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014
By Stephanie Brown

Jacksonville, FL – A special Saturday session in the trial of Michael Dunn featured a meticulous look through gunshot related evidence.

http://www.wokv.com/news/news/state-resumes-case-against-michael-dunn-saturday-t/ndHcq/

WOKV | Dunn's fiancee: "That night seemed like forever"

Posted: 5:54 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014
By Stephanie Brown

Jacksonville, FL – She was so emotional that Judge Russell Healey actually brought her in to the courtroom before her testimony was underway to help her get comfortable with what was going to happen.

http://www.wokv.com/news/news/local/dunns-fiancee-night-seemed-forever/ndHxH/

by Alessandra_Deux Mon Feb 10, 2014 11:43 am

Michael Dunn Trial - Day 1 and Day 2 Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/user/croakerqueen123/videos

by Alessandra_Deux Mon Feb 10, 2014 2:12 pm

Live Coverage: Prosecution rests case; friends of Dunn testifying now (2 p.m. update)

Posted: February 10, 2014 - 9:14am | Updated: February 10, 2014 - 2:02pm

Read more at Jacksonville.com: http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2014-02-10/story/live-coverage-prosecution-rests-case-friends-dunn-testifying-now-2-pm#ixzz2swprFf00

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