Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. [7], The shooting of Jordan Davis took place in Jacksonville in Duval County. Rouer said the couple stopped at the Gate after the wedding to get a bottle of wine and a bag of chips. Rousey herself does not know if she will return to the WWE. That juror was eventually dismissed by the judge Saturday. Dunn elaborates in great detail, revealing much of what has been already discussed, saying thugs, threatening to sue the County and rants about Angela Corey. And when you cantargue either, put someone else on trial. [40], Davis' father Ron Davis said, "I'm in constant contact with Tracy Martin, Trayvon's father, and I text Sybrina [Trayvon's mother] all the time and I just want to let them know, every time I get justice for Jordan, it's going to be justice for Trayvon, for us. Rouer broke into tears several times during her testimony, as she had in the first trial. Also Read: WWE News: Ronda Rousey reveals why UFC match was bigger than WrestleMania, Booker T just voted in the Sportskeeda Wrestling Awards. He discusses how he wants to find a slimy civil law lawyer and sue the county for reverse discrimination. "[45][46] She described Dunn as "a good man. Those friends, Leland Brunson, Tommie Stornes and Tevin Thompson, all testified Friday that Davis cursed at Dunn when he asked them to turn the music down, but didn't threaten him. The couple drove back to their hotel, ordered a pizza and Dunn made them some alcoholic drinks. She testified that she got out of the car and walked into the gas station. They were represented by John Michael Phillips in wrongful death and defamation lawsuits against Dunn. "It just took some time to get through that. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dunn has also pleaded not guilty to three counts of attempted murder for firing at three of Davis friends. It was probably as simple as he threatened to kill me and we left it at that. He then tried to convince her of his side of things (blacked out). The day in court began with Mr. Dunns unalloyed version of events. [17][18], After his arrest, Dunn claimed that Davis threatened him with a "gun or a stick". Rhonda Rouer was enjoying herself on the day after Thanksgiving in 2012 when she accompanied her fiance to his son's wedding. Rhonda laughed a bit before grabbing her boyfriend's hand as they continued to walk together. Rhonda Rouer was enjoying herself on the day after Thanksgiving in 2012 when she accompanied her fiance to his son's wedding. When Rouer woke up the next morning, she saw reports on TV about the gas-station shooting. Tears streamed down Rhonda Rouers face and her voice shook as she recounted before jurors for a second time the day Michael Dunn shot a Jacksonville teen. Rouer said they drove straight to the Jacksonville hotel, changed clothes and ordered pizza. You can contact us at help@floridajustice.com. The Armor of Light premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2015 before opening theatrically on October 30, 2015. Meet 46-year-old Rhonda Lynn Hallock Rouer. And it had nothing to do with Mr. Davis profanity-laced reply to the common courtesy request Mr. Dunn said he politely made that the teenagers lower the volume on the car stereo, he added. Rousey also revealed that she and her husband are planning to have a baby and that she does not know what the future holds for her. This, according to Rhonda Rouer's testimony, is what her fiance, Michael Dunn, said when they pulled into a Jacksonville gas station next to an SUV full of black kids who had the stereo up high . (CLICK ANY LINK TO DOWNLOAD PDF OF EACH LETTER): Dunn reference a few criminal defense lawyers he spoke with and how one mentioned to him that he never mentioned a gun to Rhonda. The film refutes any assumptions that crime and racism are the burdens of the poor and disenfranchised: Both Dunn and the boys in the car were comfortable and middle-class. The man sitting in the front passenger seat complied. He describes his location as thugville. Reverse discrimination is rampant here and hes never been exposed to thugs like they have here. While no one from Dunns supporters are interviewed, we hear revealing excerpts from phone recordings of Dunns prison phone calls to Rouer, his claims of victimhood and denials. Police presence at Arlington Manor area complex after reported shooting, Police: One person detained in College Park area, Local Weather: Day 9 of 80-plus degree afternoons; much-needed rain by late Friday into Saturday, Viewing Venus under a telescope in our night sky. An argument broke out between the passengers of the car and Dunn once Rouer walked . "I think maybe he understands this will be coming into trial one day and he wants a jury who sees it to be thinking he's a good person, he's reading the bible in there," said Kuritz. [26], On February 15, 2014, after more than 30 hours of deliberation, the jury found Dunn guilty on the three counts of attempted murder. They also heard from the lead detective in the case with the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office and several forensics experts. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. He is still referring to his demands to his lawyer Cory Strolla and Cory apparently was determined to withdraw if Dunn continued to force him into a premature trial date and again refers to Davis history with authority figures, as if he was one. Rouer, Dunn's former girlfriend, was the fifth witness to take the stand in the third day of testimony of the murder retrial. [41] Hendrix spoke of a previous discussion where Dunn asked him if he knew anyone who would "take care of" someone who infuriated him in an unrelated incident, and Hendrix interpreted further discussion as Dunn wanting to send a hit on this person. Despite claiming he doesnt use the word thug, he calls Ron Davis the daddy of the thug. He also talks about the Bible and then brings up the 3 thugs in the SUV and calls it a rotten culture. He wants white jurors as hed rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6.. Dramatic Testimony in Florida Stand Your Ground Trial Michael Dunn's fiance Rhonda Rouer takes the stand as a witness for the prosecution. "It clearly appears that Mr. Dunn is trying to refresh the recollection of his girlfriend or simply trying to tell her what she needs to say," said Kuritz. [51] The murder is believed to have inspired activism of the Black Lives Matter movement. 2023 Cox Media Group. Dunn repeatedly told her to get into the car, and when she did she saw him put the gun he carried in the glove compartment. . "I'd never seen him like that," she said. He raised a significant question that still hangs over the proceedings: If the teenagers had a shotgun and were being fired upon, why didnt they use it? A 400-pound white schoolteacher who was sitting by me really hated [Coreys] humor, and made the joke that she would have a hard time proving to a court that I am fat; there would still be reasonable doubt.. He makes a joke to his grandmother about women being interested in his fiance, and then told his grandmother he could fall into a pile of shit and step out smelling like a rose. About the case, he discusses the misinformation and outright lies being reported by the media. Despite saying he doesnt use the word thug, on page 6 he uses it to his own grandmother and specifically calls the surviving boys, thugs.. [57], Last edited on 22 February 2023, at 01:33, First District Court of Appeal for the State of Florida, "Dunn jury hears from former fiancee, juror dismissed", "Michael Dunn, Jordan Davis, and America's Racist Heritage", "Black Teen's Shooter Rants About Killing 'Thugs' So They 'May Take the Hint and Change Their Behavior', https://efactssc-public.flcourts.org/casedocuments/2019/2063/2019-2063_notice_88213_notice2ddiscretionary20juris2028direct20conflict29.pdf, "Did Jordan Davis have weapon? It looked like a firearm and he treated it like a firearm.. The film is currently available from theImpact Seriesstreaming service and on Hollywood Suite on April 26. However, the courtroom conversation between attorneys and the juror in question was conducted in a sidebar, preventing media or other members of the audience from hearing it. The three teenagers in the Dodge Durango with Jordan at the time of the shooting testified Friday. But Ms. Rouer, who lived with Mr. Dunn in Brevard County and who had accompanied him to his sons wedding here, contradicted those statements on Tuesday. By turns weepy, insistent and mild-mannered, he explained why he pulled his 9-millimeter pistol out of his glove box, took it out of its holster and fired 10 bullets at a car occupied by four teenagers who prosecutors say were unarmed. Rhonda Rouer, Michael Dunn's now-ex-fiancee, testifies in his murder retrial. Black thug. He also asked his daughter to ask her mom to contact him as a neighbor had told someone Dunn choked her. Relatives. John is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law in Florida. We hear from Jordans three friends in the car, cautiously precise in their answers. On Saturday defense attorney Waffa Hanania tried to mitigate that by getting Rouer to admit that it was her idea to order the pizza, and she wasn't sure if Dunn ate any of it. He's been with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office for about 10 years, a homicide detective for five. "He realizes under Stand Your Ground the significance of that or even self-defense. Yeah, when I took the table and threw it I felt like I had to do something with my hands when I hit them against the table I came in a little hot. When Rouer first testified in February during Dunn's original trial, she was visibly shaking and appeared close to collapse. "Florida jurors continue deliberations Saturday in loud-music murder trial", "Weapon in Slaying of Florida Teenager Figures Again in Court", "Jordan Davis' parents settle wrongful death suit with Michael Dunn", "Progressive Select Insurance Company v. Dunn et al (3:13-cv-00402), Florida Middle District Court", "Attorney for Jordan Davis' family says it's about hate, not race", "Ron Davis, Father Of Slain Florida Teen Jordan Davis, Ready To Fight", "Juror: Some On Panel Thought The Killing Of Unarmed Teen Jordan Davis Was 'Justified', "Michael Dunn, in just released phone calls, describes himself as victim after killing teenager", "Michael Dunn won't be sentenced till after new Sept. 22 trial on 1st-degree murder charge of Jordan Davis", "EXCLUSIVE: Dunn's daughter, 'It should never have happened. He said he did not call the police right away because Ms. Rouer wanted to go home instead. Mr. Dunn said he saw Mr. Davis with a weapon. It was also previously reported it was Rhonda who begged her boyfriend to leave the scene in spite of his desire to call the police, so there is something not adding up here. Distraught and quivering, Ms. Rouer said on the stand that Mr. Dunn never told her that night or the next day that one of the teenagers was armed. The last state witness of the day was also from the FDLE, Maria Pagan, who is an expert in firearms and ballistics. In the aftermath of the. Meet 46-year-old Rhonda Lynn Hallock Rouer. The next morning Rouer found out that Davis was dead after turning on the television news and insisted they return to their home in Satellite Beach. Rouer said she gave Dunn a kiss, and took $3 before walking into the store to buy some wine and chips. On February 3, the jury selection process in Michael Dunn's murder trial will begin. In the letter addressed to "Baby," Dunn goes on to tell her "I cannot recall if I ever conveyed the details of my decision making to you. It was probably as simple as - 'He threatened to kill me' and left it at that.". Testimony began with the Brevard County Deputy Carmine Siniscal on the stand, the state's 19th witness. China's Xi heralds 'unbreakable' friendship with Belarus, an ally of Russia, Nissan recalls over 800K SUVs because a key defect can cut off the engine, Chicago voters resoundingly rejected Mayor Lori Lightfoot's reelection bid, China is buying more U.S. farmland, and some say that's a national security threat, Chinese officials monitor House panel hearing on U.S. economic competition with China, Sequential hurricanes are becoming more common because of climate changes. She is a key witness in her boyfriends Michael Dunn- murder trial. Yet,the film,3 Minutes, 10 Bullets, as well as being a compelling real-life courtroom drama, offers some clarity about race and injustice in the pre-Trump era. . The couple came to town to attend the wedding of Michael Dunn's son. Dunn, driving a black Volkswagen Jetta sedan, and his fiance Rhonda Rouer pulled into the right adjacent parking spot. I dont know what its like to have a baby. Example video title will go here for this video, Help Wanted: Jacksonville Jaguars position groups Breakdown. In the duel between the attorneys, viewers can find a second villain in the defense teams Cory Strolla, who, while fulfillling his legal responsibility to vigorously defend his client, denies racial elements of the case while insistingthat Dunn feared for his life and implies, without evidence, that the teens were violent instigators who threw awaya weapon. Musser indicated that he did not view the friends as suspects, which is why their statements to police were not videotaped, and why the adjacent parking lot was never searched. The deputy and two others went to Dunn's home to arrest him. [9], Rouer returned to Dunn's car. Phillip Miranda took the stand next to discuss about shell casings. Almost two years later, a distinctly unhappy Rouer recounted a day that started happily and ended with her now former fiance fleeing a Southside Gate gas station at high speed after he fired 10 shots into a Dodge Durango that contained four black men. But a new letter gives a look inside the mind of an accused killer. Dunn was originally tried for murder in February. The documentary, directed by Marc Silver, explores the shooting, the trial, and Florida's Stand Your Ground laws. Jurors heard from six other witnesses throughout the day, including two officers from the Brevard County Sheriffs Office who responded after Dunn was contacted by the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office and contacted a neighbor in law enforcement the following morning. They parked next to a Dodge Durango that contained Davis and his three friends. The wounds, the examiner said, indicated that Mr. Davis, who bore no traces of alcohol or drugs, was sitting in the vehicle and leaning away. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Strong emotions, tears and a bombshell revelation from the former fiancee of Michael Dunn Saturday afternoon followed a dramatic morning session that saw the judge dismiss a juror and give strong words to the crew in charge of the courtroom camera. The day began with early morning controversy over disparaging remarks reportedly made by a juror about State Attorney Angela Corey. Toxic Torts, Environmental Contamination and Cancer Clusters, Entertainment Law / Sports Law / Athlete Management, Estate of Keegan Roberts v. Michael Centanni, Justice for Anne McQueen (Don Lewis from Tiger King), Estate of Gregory Hill versus the Sheriff of St. Lucie County and Deputy Newman, Watch what Michael Dunns neighbor had to say about him, Review over 400 photos of the physical evidence for yourself. Corey is personally prosecuting Dunn. The Berrys said they would often see Dunn socially for breakfasts on the weekends and through flying-related events.Following the Berrys was Frank Thompson, who also lived in Aero Acres and saw Dunn socially and in a pilot capacity. February 10, 2014 He talks about a civil suit against the State and others, although he was finally talked out of suing Jordans family. Mr. Dunn, 47, is charged in the first-degree murder of Mr. Davis and three counts of attempted murder, one for each of the other teenagers who were in the red sport utility vehicle that Mr. Dunn shot at. A former Folio staffer who was a potential juror but did not make the final cut heard the juror criticize State Attorney Angela Corey during jury selection, according to Folio. He lays it on pretty thick and sings George Michaels Faith over and over. They pulled by a red SUV blasting rap music, she said. At the time of the . Dunn's then-fiance testified, saying she heard him say, "I hate that thug music.". [47] McBath cited the activism of students after the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting as a reason for her run. Related Story: Transcript of hearing to excuse juror #4 released. He tried to explain his story and excuse his lack of mentioning of a weapon, saying, I cannot recall if I ever conveyed the details of my decision making to you. He said he responded to the crime scene.After Rouer's testimony, Sukhan Warf, a Florida Department of Law Enforcement crime lab analyst and DNA expert followed. The two remained there until the following morning, when they left for Brevard County at Rouers prodding, she testified. While Rouer was inside the store, Dunn asked the people in the Durango to turn down the music. The jury could not reach an agreement on the charge of first-degree murder, and the judge declared a mistrial on that count. Dunn had had three or four rum and cokes, and a few sips of champagne, she said. July 2, 2013 - Letter to Rhonda He is still referring to his "demands" to his lawyer Cory Strolla and Cory apparently was determined to withdraw if Dunn continued to force him into a premature trial date and again refers to "Davis' history with authority figures," as if he was one. He wanted his family to give Cory direction. He wanted a Stand Your Ground hearing and a ton of experts, including an expert on the thug sub-culture. He also wanted a more active roll in the press, including mentioning how unreliable the 3 thugs in SUV are. He said she probably will get offers from Hollywood from testifying. Rouer said she had a glass of red wine and about three rum and cokes as well as champagne. He compares himself to My Cousin Vinnie and how he has a foolproof case. On the way back to their hotel, the two decided to stop at the Gate Petroleum . We look at the testimony of Rhonda Rouer, Michael Dunn's fiancee, in his trial for the murder of Jordan Davis, and how it damaged his self-defense argument. 2023 Phillips & Hunt. Mr. Dunn said there was no rational reason to leave the scene except that he was afraid of the teenagers. [43][44], Rebecca Dunn, Dunn's daughter, defended her father's story, by her statement during an interview, "He is going to protect himself if he sees no other way than to bring out his gun, then that's what he's going to do. She is the mother on one son, Brandon Rouer. The trio said there was never a gun in the car. When Dunn got a new allegedly suicidal neighbor in jail, he jokes about giving him advice on how to end it, an easy way to die would be to ask a care load of thugs to turn their stereo down., He refers to one Judge as Judge BIAS and Angela Corey knows she has no chance of conviction.. Davis' mother, Lucy McBath, ran for Congress in Georgia's 6th congressional district in 2018, running on a platform that included reform of gun laws. In January 2015, the documentary 3 Minutes, 10 Bullets (originally titled 3 Minutes) premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. It was life or death.. Michael Dunn's ex fiance Rhonda Rouer is questioned regarding the shooting and killing of an unarmed teenager by Dunn. Brian told Rhonda what he did on the way back to their hotel after the shoot occurred, and she was inside the store buying liquor when the shooting took place, so she had no idea what he did until their return. [15], After the shooting, Stornes drove the SUV away to a nearby parking lot and stopped to find Davis "gasping for air". She was still engaged to Dunn at the time. She also said that Mr. Dunn never called their neighbor to say he wanted to discuss something important. The shooting, he told jurors, had nothing to do with the obnoxious bass music or rap crap as he called it Tuesday that thundered out of the teenagers Durango, which was parked alongside his vehicle. She also wasnt questioned this time around about whether Dunn ever mentioned to her that he thought Davis had a gun. Circuit Judge Russell Healey and attorneys on both sides spent more than an hour discussing and questioning the juror, mentioned in a Folio Weekly column published Friday. [48] She defeated incumbent Karen Handel, winning 160,139 votes (50.5%) to Handel's 156,875 (49.5%). Ronda Rousey is currently recuperating after breaking her hand in the match at WrestleMania 35. "I hate that thug music," Dunn told Rouer, according to her testimony. Where is Ronda Rousey and what happened to her, and is Ronda Rousey coming back to WWE are a few questions that the WWE Universe has currently. The next morning, after the couple saw news reports that someone had died at the gas station, Mr. Dunn said he called a neighbor, a federal law enforcement official, and told him he had to discuss something with him when he got home. The prosecutor, John Guy, expressing incredulity during his cross-examination, also picked apart Mr. Dunns testimony. It would be the last good memory Rouer and Michael Dunn would have together. Dunn doubts he would have even been arrested in any other County, discusses his plans to sue the pants off of the State once trial is over. He told his grandmother that the boys were liars and blames the media for favoring white on black crimes. He's very loving."[29]. She did not witness any of the confrontation between her fiance and Davis, Rouer said. Personal Injury Criminal Defense Family Law. Your login session has expired. He talks about blacks and says, if more people would arm themselves and kill these fucking idiots when theyre threatening you, eventually they may take the hint and change their behavior. Further, he says, eventually, we as a society will wake up and realize that we need to arm ourselves, as the government welfare programs have produced a culture of entitlement for a certain segment of our society. And, remember when your mom was robbed? The State attorney has no hope of a guilty verdict. Miranda talked about shell casings found at the crime scene. Meanwhile, the trial of Michael Dunn resumes 9 a.m. Monday. She revealed in a video with her husband Travis Browne, how she got injured: "I did break my pinkie knuckle. With little but his own words to bolster his self-defense case, Mr. Dunn, a software engineer from Brevard County, Fla., had little choice but to take the witness stand, legal experts said. 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If her boyfriend is convicted he could face life in jail. However, Healey later said the juror claimed he did not make the remarks as Smith claimed. Follow Rhema Thompson on Twitter@RhemaThompson. Dunn and his fiance Rhonda Rouer traveled from their home in Brevard County to attend Dunn's son's wedding in Orange Park, near Jacksonville, Florida. Dunn's insurance company, Progressive Select Insurance, challenged its duty to cover the lawsuit, but dismissed its lawsuit in conjunction with the settlement. Nobody did fire back, did they? Mr. The trial led to local protests and international media attention. [56], Davis's story also features in the 2015 documentary film The Armor of Light, the directorial debut of Disney heir Abigail Disney. Dunn and Rouer left the wedding early in order to return to their hotel and take care of their six-month-old puppy.
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