Judge Sets Zimmerman Bail at $1 Million in Second Bond Hearing
Despite his earlier frustration with George Zimmerman, Judge Kenneth Lester is releasing him, albeit for a much higher sum than his original bond.
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Zimmerman to Remain Jailed Pending Judge’s New Bond Decision
George Zimmerman is awaiting word on whether he will be granted bail a second time after having it revoked for allegedly deceiving the court about his finances.
ACLU to Represent Ku Klux Klan in Adopt-a-Highway Bid
Despite its reputation for representing liberal causes, the organization has taken on the case of a group widely regarded as a hate group, and not for the first time.
Lawyer: Convicted Drug Lord Denies Connection to 1994 Tupac Shooting
A New York newspaper says a former hip-hop business manager implicated himself in the 1994 wounding of Tupac Shakur, but his lawyer says he never admitted any such thing.
Rodney King, Whose Police Beating Led to Los Angeles Riots, Dies at 47
The videotape of Los Angeles police beating Rodney King went viral, infuriating a community that showed its anger after his assailants were acquitted. But the riots did not heal the city or the man whose suffering set them off
U.S. Government to Allow Unauthorized Immigrant ‘Dreamers’ to Remain in Country
The Department of Homeland Security announces a reform in its immigration policy that could avert deportation for many who have been in the country illegally since childhood
Why 2 Live Crew’s Luther Campbell May Lose His Job as a High School Football Coach
With his past catching up to him, the formerly raunchy rapper may have to quit coaching the high schoolers that he has worked hard to pull out of the rough streets of Miami.
For Father’s Day, Trayvon Martin’s Dad Urges ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law Reform
For Father’s Day, Trayvon Martin’s dad has released a video urging a review of ‘stand your ground’ gun laws.
Trayvon Martin Trial: George Zimmerman’s Wife Charged with Perjury
The perjury charge on Shellie Zimmerman’s record could mean trouble for her role as her husband’s primary character witness.
Cops Seeking Accused Killer of 2 Auburn Football Players
Police are looking for the man they say shot and killed three people after a fight at a house party over the weekend.
New York to Decriminalize Marijuana?
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposal could give a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘New York state of mind’.
Stephen Baldwin Takes Kevin Costner to Court. And No, It’s Not a Movie
The Hollywood stars are battling in court over rights to an advanced environmental technology that was supposed to help clear the Gulf of Mexico after the 2010 BP oil spill.
