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Geraldo Rivera says he may run for New Jersey Senate seat
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Geraldo Rivera, 69, the bombastic Fox News commentator who has made his share of controversial statements throughout his career announced on his radio show … Read More
Lead detective in the murder trial of Trayvon Martin hires famed lawyer Jose Baez
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The lead detective in the George Zimmerman murder trial is not taking any chances. Chris Serino, the former Sanford police major-crimes investigator, has hired … Read More
New Mexico teen almost killed in echoes of Trayvon Martin
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A 13-year-old Albuquerque, New Mexico boy is recovering after being shot by a neighbor in a case that is reminding many of the Trayvon Martin killing. The … Read More
George Zimmerman: This could’ve all been avoided if I had a proper Latino name
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George Zimmerman isn’t exactly doing himself any favors. The man who claims he killed African-American teenager Trayvon Martin in self-defense, sparking a … Read More
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Opinion: I applaud the second degree murder charge for Zimmerman
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It’s been six weeks since George Zimmerman shot and killed Trayvon Martin setting off a national debate over racial profiling. Everyone from members of the … Read More
Opinion: Will the Trayvon Martin case deepen the black vs. brown divide?
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Of all the possible problems that could come out of the Trayvon Martin saga in Sanford, Fla., the one that could carry the most long term damage to the … Read More
Opinion: Latinos can’t be racists?
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In the past few weeks family and friends of George Zimmerman have argued that Trayvon Martin’s death is not a hate crime because Zimmerman wasn’t a racist. … Read More
Opinion: Why my son will not be wearing a hoodie
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I am suspicious. I know that. When police cars make U-turns as they pass me I know they are following my vehicle long enough to run my license plates. It … Read More
