Category Archives: Crime

Dec20

Has Governor Scott exceeded his authority… Crisis at FAMU

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Has Governor Scott exceeded his authority… Crisis at FAMU

Governor Rick Scott isn’t out of the “scope of his authority” as he is the Governor and FAMU is a state entity, however many see his actions against President Ammons as a reflection of his over zealous reaction to a very tragic event and as an attempt to begin what many FAMU supporters and alumni have feared for generations… “The State of Florida is trying to take OUR FAMU away from us and merge it with FSU.”
Ask Yourself, Should President Ammons step down
We had no problem supporting Penn State firing everybody when news broke, but because it is one of our own institutions we now are feeling some kinda way. One thing that I learned and heard repeatedly in law school was…”The Law Has No Feelings” and here we must keep our feelings in control and focus on the relevant facts.

What About Robert Champion
The implications behind this tragedy are greater than what many of us want to accept or even wanting to imagine, however at the end of the day a Georgia family buried their son who loved his FAMU Marching 100 and who died following its biggest tradition and most anticipated annual performance… THE CLASSIC! Sadly though, there was nothing celebratory nor remotely exciting about how Robert Champion’s life ended, and the only thing “CLASSIC” about it is, that it fits the definition of homicide!

What’s Next for FAMU

There are so many things happening in this story, this Crisis at FAMU. The murder, the possible firing/forced resignation of the beloved University President and most feared… will the “whispers” come true… Will this tragedy lead certain powers to move towards closing FAMU as we know it and have loved it for generations, or will it trigger FAMU supporters and alumnus to band together to for one, to work towards preventing there ever being another Marching 100 murder and two, to keep FAMU open as it is one of the greatest institutions of higher education in this nation and it ain’t because of the band… The band is a PLUS!

Public Relations

There is so much that can be gleaned from this tragedy. So many lessons can be prevented from having to be learned if other institutions begin to implement and enforce expectations of greatness. FAMU needs to hire the best public relations team they can put together so that the very tarnished image of the school can be restored. Although this won’t be an overnight process, it needs to begin very soon.

Perhaps, firing Ammons isn’t the answer however he needs to stay in front of this. Perhaps he needs to sit down in front of America and be the voice of why FAMU is still a great institution and why the school and community must learn from this tragedy… If Oprah, Dr. Phil, Dateline or 20/20 won’t interview him exclusively as a special presentation, I know a few bloggers who will!

Reporting live from my bed… I AM “The Southern Socialite” and I’m out… Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays, be blessed and always be a blessing too!!

Sep21

When Girls Kill… Meet The Murderer’s

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When Girls Kill… Meet The Murderer’s

Killed not by a bomb in 1963 but by 4 other girls in 2011... WHEN GIRLS KILL

Thursday, September 15, 2011 marked the 48th anniversary of a bombing that rocked a nation… The 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL was bombed during Sunday School services, killing 4 little girls… WE REMEMBER THEM and we also now should remember 4 more girls who have died not by the hands of racists but by the the hands of 4 more girls who now face murder charges… But more than remember, we must now protect, serve, mentor and support our youth. This is part 2 of a 3 part series which reveals the victims, the suspected murderers and more. ~~>  Read the Series Here

Sep17

When Girls Kill… 4 Little Girls GONE in 2011

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When Girls Kill… 4 Little Girls GONE in 2011

Part One of Three… The 4 Victims

Killed not by a bomb in 1963 but by 4 other girls in 2011... WHEN GIRLS KILL

Thursday, September 15, 2011 marked the 48th anniversary of a bombing that rocked a nation… The 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL was bombed during Sunday School services… WE REMEMBER THEM and we also now should remember 4 more girls who have died not by the hands of racists but by the the hands of 4 more girls who now face murder charges… This 3 part series will reveal the victims, the suspected murderers and more. Meet the victims::

MURFREESBORO, TN… Wednesday, March 2, 2011… (exact time unknown), 21 year old Tina Stewart was stabbed multiple times by her roommate after an apparent physical altercation. When police arrived they found Stewart stabbed to death in her apartment.

BESSEMER, AL … Saturday, August 13, 2011… 12:02 am 18 year-old Meoshia Townsend was shot in the head while seated inside a car parked at the McDonald’s on Ninth Avenue, following a verbal altercation. Townsend was taken to University Hospital where she died at 1:40 am.

TALLAHASSEE, FL … Sunday, September 4, 2011… approximately 2:03 am, police rush in response to a report of a stabbing at 3025 South Adams Street. EMS  found an unresponsive 20 year-old Florida A&M University student athlete, Shannon Washington. Washington had been fatally stabbed in her neck. Washington was taken to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

BOWIE, MD… Thursday, September 15, 2011… just after 8 p.m. in the 14000 block of Jericho Park Road in Bowie, police responded to a reported stabbing at Christa McAulliffe Residential Center on the campus of Bowie State University. 18 year old Dominique Frazier was stabbed to death by her roommate. Fire/EMS took Frazier to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Jan3

Gone Too Soon… RIP Radiah

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Gone Too Soon… RIP Radiah

More often than not, when lives are taken the victim is rarely ever the main name heard. The murderer seems to always get the attention. It’s almost as if the life taken didn’t matter to those doing the reporting. I guess it must be natural or has become a natural habit or something to focus on the cause and not the effect. I don’t know… Whatever the case may be as to why the focus on the deceased is never as vividly covered as that of the marauder, tonight that changes. Tonight we remember the victim, Radiah Craft-Enzor.

Hearing her name sort of nudged at my memory. Seeing her picture made me remember. Radiah was my neighbor for years when I was a really little girl. She and her brother always took care of me when they would see me through the years. She had a beautiful smile and as I far as I can remember a beautiful sweet spirit.

We hear of lives ending daily. Some by diseases, others by accident. However to me the toughest to hear about are those taken intentionally by others. I’ve struggled throughout the day to write this piece. But I’ve found it awkwardly difficult because its too surreal. Here it is the beginning of a New Year but before it got underway good this death has occurred, one that will probably never be understood.

Radiah is gone; her life taken by another… let us each pray for and remember that now four children are now left without a mother.

I encourage each of you who read this to remember that at any moment this GIFT called life can end, so live it to the fullest and remember to give thanks to GOD again and again for it.

REST IN PEACE RADIAH

Nov5

7/8/10 Involuntary Manslaughter 11/5… Sentencing

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7/8/10 Involuntary Manslaughter 11/5… Sentencing

Oscar Grant was restrained and laying face down on the platform. The bullet entered his back, pierced his lungs and ricocheted on the concrete below.

Back on July 9th  we blogged about the senseless murder of (click here Oscar Grant) and the BART officer who killed him. Well today in Los Angeles, the officer was given the minimum sentence possible for the charge of manslaughter, 2 years including time served… (272 days) so it’s quite likely the MURDERER will be out next year.

This case is so sad. Not only was Grant unarmed when he was shot from behind while FACE DOWN on the ground, but his MURDERER will serve less time than former NFL star Plaxico Burress who shot himself in the leg in the club (dumb, I know).

For more on this story checkout this article by  The San Francisco Chronicle

*** Picture from Google search***

Jul14

UPDATE: Post Katrina Police Shooting

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UPDATE: Post Katrina Police Shooting

Scene from the floods of Hurricane Katrina in 2005

Last month we shared with you all that 5 New Orleans police officers had been indicted in the shooting and burning of Henry Glover. Well, yesterday a 27-count federal indictment was unsealed where 4 officers may face the death penalty.

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Jul9

Maybe If He Played Ball You’d Know His Story

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Maybe If He Played Ball You’d Know His Story

22 Year-old Oscar Grant was shot in the back while restrained face down on the ground.

Lebron James was the name most American’s heard across airwaves all day Thursday, July 8, 2010. While James was “grappling” with which NBA team he would sign with, Oscar Grant’s family was grappling with the fact that the policeman who fatally shot and murdered their unarmed, restrained son, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter.

Oscar Grant was murdered on January 1, 2009 on a BART platform in Oakland. BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) officer, Johannes Mehserle fatally shot 22 year old Oscar Grant. Grant was restrained and laying face down on the platform. The bullet entered his back, pierced his lungs and ricocheted on the concrete below. Continue reading here.

Jun13

Seems Like Every Week We Hear of a NFL Star Charged With Assault

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Seems Like Every Week We Hear of a NFL Star Charged With Assault

Tennessee Titan's QB, Vince Young

Just last week I reported that several players from the Green Bay Packers were questioned regarding accusations sexual assault of two women. Today the headline isn’t sexual assault, but its assault nonetheless. Continue reading here.

Jun13

Experienced Prosecutor & Police Officer Running For Jefferson County District Attorney

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Experienced Prosecutor & Police Officer Running For Jefferson County District Attorney

Early in his prosecution career, Theo Lawson earned a reputation as a tough but fair prosecutor making it his mission “not to make cases but do justice.”

Attorney, Police Officer, Law Professor Theodore Lawson II is a native of Birmingham who spent most of his childhood growing up in the Wenonah area. He is the son of the late Dr. Theodore Alfred Lawson, former president of Lawson State Community College, and Dr. Marjorie H. Lawson.

Theo Lawson Jefferson County, AL Candidate for District Attorney

Lawson has dedicated his life to learning the law, effectively prosecuting criminals, improving policies, and pursuing justice. His life’s aim is to make society a safer place for everyone through being tough, yet smart on crime one arrest, one prosecution, and one policy change at a time.

Lawson’s campaign for Jefferson County DA is a historical one.  If elected, he will become the first African American DA for Jefferson County.

The General Election is Tuesday, November 2, 2010. For additional information on Mr. Lawson, Click Here For More