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Trayvon Martin Autopsy Report Released; Family Slams "Strategic" Leaks in George Zimmerman Case
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The attorney for Trayvon Martin’s family claims there have been strategic leaks of records in the case intended to benefit defendant George Zimmerman.
Attorney Benjamin Crump said on Wednesday he wants “full transparency” in the case, and called for all the police files on the subject to be released.
After several news outlets were given access to a sealed medical examiner’s report on Martin and a police report on Zimmerman, Crump was incensed.
“It was leaked for a beneficial purpose, certainly to help George Zimmerman’s claim of self-defense,” he said. “This report needs to be vetted
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Teen Mom Trailer: The Final Season Begins …
3 days ago
It’s the beginning of the end for Teen Mom’s fabulous foursome – Maci Bookout, Farrah Abraham, Amber Portwood and Catelynn Lowell – on MTV this summer.
Though the Teen Mom franchise is sticking around on the network with its second (and soon-to-be third) ensembles, the four who started it all are bowing out.
The final season, premiering next month, promises big things for Amber, Maci, Farrah and Cate. Take a look at the trailer for their upcoming swan song below:
Among this season’s new challenges:
- Amber Portwood’s suicide attempt, 911 calls, meltdowns in front of
George Zimmerman Apologizes to Trayvon Martin’s Family; Bail Set at $150,000
4 weeks ago
A judge granted bail for George Zimmerman at a hearing in Florida today, during which the defendant apologized to the family of Trayvon Martin.
Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester set bail at $150,000, but would not allow his release immediately, citing further discussions needed about the terms.
Lester said that Zimmerman must not contact the victim’s family; must wear an ankle monitoring bracelet; and adhere to a 7 p.m.-6 a.m. curfew.
George Zimmerman Apology: I Am Sorry
The hearing took place just a few hours after the release of a bloody photo of George Zimmerman’s head taken the night of
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Jennifer Williams: Slapped on Basketball Wives, Slapping Nia Crooks With Lawsuit
4 weeks ago
Basketball Wives star Jennifer Williams cannot BELIEVE Nia Crooks slapped her in the face on this week’s episode, and has slapped her with a lawsuit in return.
Filing a civil complaint alleging assault and battery Wednesday, Jennifer seeks damages from Nia – Basketball Wives star Evelyn Lozada’s personal assistant.
According to Williams, Crooks was “negligent, reckless and careless” when slapping Jennifer across the face during an altercation that took place January 21:
Basketball Wives FIGHT: Jennifer Williams Slapped!
“Someone needs to put a number on this bitch and let her race
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Bill Cosby on Trayvon Martin Case: Blames Gun Ownership
1 month ago
Bill Cosby has weighed in on the Trayvon Martin case, but NOT on the subject of race.
The famed comedian told the Washington Times that firearms in the wrong hands are the problem, and that neighborhood watch volunteers like George Zimmerman, who shot and killed the unarmed teen, should not be allowed to carry guns.
“We’ve got to get the gun out of the hands of people who are supposed to be on neighborhood watch,” Cosby said in his first public remarks about the case.
“Without a gun, I don’t see Mr. Zimmerman approaching Trayvon by himself,” Cosby added. “The power-of-the-gun mentality
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Kate Major Calls Cops on Michael Lohan (Yes, Again)
1 month ago
Kate Major has called the police on her former lover Michael Lohan, claiming he violated his restraining order, which he claims is totally untrue … again.
This is the April 12, 2012 edition of this oft-repeated story.
Law enforcement sources say crazy Kate called the Delray Beach, Fla., police, claiming Lohan had shown up to a salon she was at (a violation of the current protective order against him) and started furiously banging on the glass windows.
Police arrived, but by that point, MiLo had already split … apparently he did not get stuck in a tree trying to flee the cops this time. We
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George Zimmerman Charged With Second-Degree Murder in Trayvon Martin Case
1 month ago
George Zimmerman will face criminal charges in the death of Trayvon Martin.
According to a senior law enforcement quoted by CNN, CBS, ABC, NBC and the Associated Press, the neighborhood watch captain in Sanford, Fla., will be charged criminally in the February 26 case that has captivated the nation.
A legal analyst said earlier that the most likely charge would be manslaughter, but it was just announced that Zimmerman faces second-degree murder charges.
A press conference announcing the decision took place at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Angela Corey, the special prosecutor appointed by Florida Gov.
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Trayvon Martin Family Seeks Federal Investigation of Florida Prosecutors, George Zimmerman
1 month ago
The lawyer for Trayvon Martin’s family is filing a formal request with the Justice Department, asking whether Florida prosecutors were negligent in not charging George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watchman who killed him.
The Martin family wants to know why the Florida state attorney Norm Wolfinger allegedly overruled police who wanted to arrest Zimmerman on February 26.
Wolfinger stepped down from the case last month. Angela Corey, Wofinger’s replacement has been re-interviewing witnesses and examining evidence.
The case sparked questions nationwide about whether race played a role in the
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Geraldo Rivera Apology: Pundit Sort of Walks Back Trayvon Martin Comments
1 month ago
Fox News pundit Geraldo Rivera has issued an apology – or at least a response – to critics of his recent comments on slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin.
Rivera now infamously said (below) that the unarmed 17-year-old’s hoodie was to blame for his death as much as George Zimmerman, who shot him.
Realizing how monumentally offensive, insensitive and just plain wrong that comment was, Rivera is now walking back the statement … partially.
Rivera is standing by his message, and saying that while others took it as pure flame-fanning, he saw it more as honest, accurate and a PSA of
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Trayvon Martin Case: Is Media Biased Against George Zimmerman?
1 month ago
The leak of George Zimmerman’s statement to police have shed new light on the Trayvon Martin case, along with accusations of bias against the media and public.
Until Tuesday, the case had been framed from Martin’s standpoint, which is certainly understandable to a point, as he was unarmed when he was shot and killed.
However, Zimmerman’s defense depicts Trayvon not as an unsuspecting youngster chased by an armed vigilante, but as a violent aggressor who left him no choice.
Some commentators point to Zimmerman’s story as evidence that the media and public have been too quick to lay blame in
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Casey Anthony: Embracing Fatih, Getting Baptized!
1 month ago
The accused, acquitted and infamous “Tot Mom,” Casey Anthony is embracing religion and plans on getting baptized soon, according to a new report.
Anthony, 26, wanted to do something to “signify a new beginning in life.”
“Casey has planned to get baptized sometime this month,” an insider said. “She figured getting baptized would be the best way start this new chapter.”
Last July, Casey Anthony was – to the surprise and dismay of millions – found not guilty in the murder trial of her two-year-old daughter, Caylee Anthony.
Her deceased little girl is another big reason she’s reached out to
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Barack Obama Makes NCAA Tournament Selections
2 months ago
Welcome to the latest edition of Barack-etology!
For the fourth consecutive year, President Barack Obama has taken a few minutes to fill out an NCAA Tournament bracket alongside ESPN’s Andy Katz, hoping to choose his second National Champion in that time.
In 2009, Obama correctly predicted that North Carolina would be cutting down the nets and this year he’s going back to the Tar Heel well. Who will UNC defeat in the title game? Which 12 seed does the President think will knock off a five seed? Find out now:
NCAA Tournament Picks: Barack-etology
As for THG’s staff picks? We’re so glad
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Bethenny Frankel to Star in New Michael Bay Movie?!?
2 months ago
She’s already conquered the worlds of liquor and reality television. So, clearly, only one obstacle remains for Bethenny Frankel:
Hollywood!
According to an Us Weekly source, the former Real Housewife actually auditioned for Pain and Gain on February 27, an upcoming Michael Bay filmthat stars Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Ed Harris.
“Bethenny secretly read for a role in Miami, Florida, and she did a good job,” an insider claims. “Although she has no formal training, she has obviously gained a lot of experience working with cameras and she was totally comfortable with what
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Kate Major Charged With Battery in Drunken Melee
2 months ago
Kate Major is looking at some serious jail time.
Michael Lohan’s unstable ex-girlfriend has been charged with battery for allegedly attacking three people on a boozy tirade in Florida earlier this winter.
The laundry list of criminal charges does not end there.
Major was arrested for allegedly beating up a Latino couple in a parking lot and berating them with racist epithets, then calling the arresting officer a “fat f**k.
When cops tried to arrest Major, police say that she resisted arrest and tried to kick the officers. After she was arrested, she continued to act belligerently.
Major
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Celebs Rip Grammys Over Chris Brown Lovefest
3 months ago
Chris Brown managed to stir up some controversy once again at the 2012 Grammy Awards … even if all the singer did was show up, perform and win.
Some stars, including Miranda Lambert, wondered why the Best R&B Album winner / convicted felon was featured on not one but two performances.
On Monday, the country superstar tweeted “Chris Brown twice? I don’t get it. He beat on a girl … Not cool that we act like that didn’t happen.”
“He needs to listen to Gunpowder and lead and be put in his place. Not at the Grammys.” That’s a reference to Lambert’s 2007 hit “Gunpowder and Lead.”
The lyrics to
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