Rouer testified she did not hear any arguing. Your address will never be shared with any other party. He now understands that you need to put a weapon in that persons hand," said Kuritz. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); You can also review more evidence like the photos here. However, Healey later said the juror claimed he did not make the remarks as Smith claimed. Kuritz says judging by the writing in Dunn's letter he believes the accused killer understand it might be presented in court. Michael Dunn Trial: Phillip Miranda testifies. 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. Prosecutors received permission from the court to let the jury handle Dunn's gun. Phillip Miranda took the stand next to discuss about shell casings. 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. Dunn recounts a new version of the facts where he now as added a threat, this shit is going down now to be circulated to his family and asks his brother to include that. Rhonda Rouer took the stand and started trembling and sobbing as she began to get into what happened on the night of the shooting. Rhonda Rouer (a key figure in contradicting Dunn's testimony about claiming to see Davis wielding a weapon). BLM became a national activist network a year later, following police killing of a third African-American teen, Michael Brown, of Ferguson, Missouri. When Rouer first testified in February during Dunn's original trial, she was visibly shaking and appeared close to collapse. Rhonda Rouer, Michael Dunn's now-ex-fiancee, testifies in his murder retrial. Mr. Davis and two of the teenagers had no criminal record. [19][20] Forensic scientists determined that in the short distance the boys traveled, a weapon could not have been stashed in a place that would not have been immediately visible to crime scene investigators. Dunn's girlfriend Rhonda Rouer was with Dunn the night he allegedly shot 17-year-old Jordan Davis, at a Jacksonville gas station after an argument over loud music. [7], The shooting of Jordan Davis took place in Jacksonville in Duval County. While Smith was not selected for the trial, he cites comments from another juror who did make the panel. When Rouer woke up the next morning, she saw reports on TV about the gas-station shooting. On the way back to their hotel, the two decided to stop at the Gate Petroleum gas station to purchase a bottle of wine. Dunn's fiance, who served as an adversarial witness, said no such item was mentioned to her at any point. Former WWE RAW Women's champion and UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey, has not been on WWE television since her loss at WrestleMania 35 to Becky Lynch, who went home with both the RAW. Amidst dailyreports about the trial of policeman Derek Chauvin, the gruesome death of George Floyd, and this weeks police shooting of Daunte Wright in Minnesota, it may seem perverse to revisit a different racially-charged trial from 2015. [9] She testified that Dunn told her "I hate that thug music," before she left the car for the store, though Dunn claims he used the phrase "rap crap. He calls the civil suit we filed bogus. Rhonda Lynn Hallock was previously married to Mark Thomas Rouer. 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. . The trio said there was never a gun in the car. Musser was one of the lead detectives who ended up going to Brevard County to interview Dunn after he was arrested. She testified that she got out of the car and walked into the gas station. 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. His fiance, Rhonda Rouer, says the last thing she heard him say was, "I hate that thug music." Rouer was in the convenience store when she heard gunshots, and when she ran outside, he told. As his head clears the window frame, he says, This is going down, Mr. Dunn said, quoting Mr. Davis and using an expletive in the quote. And when you cantargue either, put someone else on trial. That led to a legal challenge later in the day by the Florida Times-Union for the release of transcripts from the conversation. He made a misogynistic joke about now having a judge with balls and compares his case to Zimmermans. The jury could not reach an agreement on the charge of first-degree murder, and the judge declared a mistrial on that count. During Simons' testimony, several photos Davis' body were shown to the jury. They drove back, and Dunn was arrested later that day. Rhonda testified when she turned around she saw Dunn outside the vehicle, and she then exited the store. The two returned to Dunns home, where he was later arrested. [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. Gabel cautioned Healey that "the mistake" being made Saturday was "the same one made in the first trial.". We hear from Jordans three friends in the car, cautiously precise in their answers. He wanted to entice the mayors office to worry about Jacksonvilles PR. She revealed in a video with her husband Travis Browne, how she got injured: "I did break my pinkie knuckle. They returned to their hotel where they ordered pizza. He comments on my (the Davis attorney) assertion that there were no weapons and wishes his lawyer would counter these assertions. 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. Neither parent could have predicted what happened to Jordan the next day, or that it would spark one of the more galvanizing criminal trials in recent memory. 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. "[10][11], The bass from the loud music playing in the teens' SUV annoyed Dunn, who asked for it to be turned down. They also said the police had failed to thoroughly search the surrounding area, including trash bins close to the parking lot. Related to the case (on page 6), he talks about suing the State of Florida and using the money to buy a house. H.S., Torrington, CT and Vero Beach Senior High, graduating in the class of 1983. Davis, who was sitting in the right rear passenger seat, then told his friend to turn the music back up and cursed at Dunn. After Knox took the stand, four character witnesses testified for the defense. After Simons' testimony wrapped up at around 12:40 p.m., court took a lunch break. The films title indicates the brevity of the interaction from around 7:30 to 7:33 on a Friday evening and the estimated number of bullets fired. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Letters exchanged between accused killer, Michael Dunn and his girlfriend could be problematic for his defense. He talks about a civil suit against the State and others, although he was finally talked out of suing Jordans family. Related Story: Transcript of hearing to excuse juror #4 released. As for WWE plans in the future, we want to have a baby first. The state called 27 witnesses in the trial, including the young men in the SUV with Jordan Davis and Dunn's then-fiance Rhonda Rouer, who was also there. The three teenagers in the Dodge Durango with Jordan at the time of the shooting testified Friday. Investigators later searched the teenagers' SUV and found no weapons. [50] ABC News, Australia says the case has become part of the national conversation about the dangers facing young black men in America today. Meacham testified that$1.25 in currency, a bracelet, earrings, a cellphone, a knife and a watchwere items removed from Davis' clothing.Next on the stand Monday was Dr. Stacey Simons, who worked in the Medical Examiner's Office at the time of Davis' death. Miranda talked about shell casings found at the crime scene. Relatives. 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? [38], On June 22, 2020, the Florida Supreme Court rejected Dunn's appeal and refused to take the case. Under questioning from prosecutors, Rouer admitted to never calling 911 or trying to wave down a police officer the night of the shooting or the next day. I apologize," said Healey on Saturday. 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. In addition to personal injury and wrongful death, our firm handles family law matters and select criminal defense cases. The police at the scene never found a gun, and the three surviving teenagers testified last week that they did not hide a weapon and were not carrying one in the Durango. The deputy and two others went to Dunn's home to arrest him. Loud rap music was emanating from the Durango and when Dunn said he hated that thug music, Rouer testified that she said "I know," gave him a kiss and left Dunn in the car while she went inside. At gunpoint? He's very loving."[29]. Please logout and login again. Meanwhile, the trial of Michael Dunn resumes 9 a.m. Monday. Rhema Thompson began her post at WJCT on a very cold day in January 2014 and left WJCT to join the team at The Florida Times Union in December 2014. WTEV's Leslie Coursey reports on what's on the tapes. Juror number four was dismissedfor negative remarks about Corey. Court is expected to resume at 9 a.m. Watch continuing live gavel-to-gavel coverage on ActionNewsJax.com. Also Read: WWE News: Ronda Rousey reveals why UFC match was bigger than WrestleMania, Booker T just voted in the Sportskeeda Wrestling Awards. Dunn basically refers to himself as an authority figure to Jordan. As the SUV backed up to evade his gunshots, Dunn opened his own door and continued firing at the car in shooter's stance, as the boys ducked for cover. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Dunn addresses Rhondas testimony and coaches her a little and also encourages her to take a Valium if she gets nervous. Simons testified that, in her medical opinion, she did not believe Davis was outside, or leaning outside of the vehicle when he was shot. 2023 Phillips & Hunt. While Rouer was inside the store, Dunn asked the people in the Durango to turn down the music. Prosecutors will call two more witnesses and then rest their case. Rhonda laughed a bit before grabbing her boyfriend's hand as they continued to walk together. Rouer recalled Dunn's first words to her. [21] Contrary to Dunn's claim that he mentioned a weapon to Rouer, she testified that he never mentioned a gun either that night or the next day. The documentary, directed by Marc Silver, explores the shooting, the trial, and Florida's Stand Your Ground laws. That jury convicted him of three counts of attempted murder but deadlocked on whether he was guilty of Davis' murder. 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. In the aftermath of the. "But Im just saying, you never know, I dont want to make any promises about the future when I dont know how Im gonna feel in the future," said the former WWE RAW Women's champion. Rouer told police Dunn said "I hate that thug music," when the couple pulled up next to the SUV holding Davis. Davis' murder is one of many referenced by social justice activists (including many black parents) as a reminder that unarmed children who died at the hands of police or white men, mattered as individual human beings. He describes his location as thugville. Reverse discrimination is rampant here and hes never been exposed to thugs like they have here. Dunn is accused of fatally shooting 17-year-old Jordan Davis at a Southside Gate gas station during a confrontation over loud music on Nov. 23, 2012. Beforehand, the judge cautioned the court that if individuals felt they could not view these photos without outburst, they should leave the courtroom. 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. During an attorney sidebar, defense attorney Waffa Hanania told Healey she had given Knox transcripts of Dunn's previous trial for his own knowledge. Michael Dunn's ex fiance Rhonda Rouer is questioned regarding the shooting and killing of an unarmed teenager by Dunn. She did not witness any of the confrontation between her fiance and Davis, Rouer said. They were represented by John Michael Phillips in wrongful death and defamation lawsuits against Dunn. The film is currently available for streaming on demand from the documentary streaming service,Impactseries.netorApril 26 on the movie subscription service,Hollywood Suite. . Dunn says it was. On Saturday Rouer appeared more composed, but she still fought back tears repeatedly while admitting that when Dunn was arrested she thought police were also going to lock her up. 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. Rouer and Dunn pulled up to the Gate gas station on Baymeadows Road, next to a red Dodge Durango. I was worried about the blind firing situation, where they would shoot over their heads, whatever, and hit me, or hit me and Rhonda.. Healey eventually agreed to have the transcripts emailed to Gabel for review. Healey said he was concerned about protecting the identity of the juror. Dunn was arrested the day after the shooting. It looked like a firearm and he treated it like a firearm.. "When she was first interviewed, when you would expect someone to tell the truth when their memory is freshest she never mentioned a firearm," said former prosecutor Richard Kuritz. [52][53] During the 2016 Democratic National Convention, Davis' mother, Lucy McBath, talked about supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and said, "His death doesn't overshadow his life."[54]. Before Rouer took the stand, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office detective Marc Musser testified. [26], On February 15, 2014, after more than 30 hours of deliberation, the jury found Dunn guilty on the three counts of attempted murder. On February 3, the jury selection process in Michael Dunn's murder trial will begin. [11][13], Shortly after Davis's death, his parents, Ron Davis and Lucy McBath, and some of the other vehicle occupants, filed civil complaints against Dunn. Its blacked out, but he again tries to enforce his version of the facts to her. The trial will resume Monday. The jail is chock-full of blacks and they all appear to be thugs. He descried the incident and said, Ive never had to deal with people like this- ever. He ends it saying he is plotting (his) own revenge against the system for all the civil rights violations.. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. The couple left the afternoon wedding early to see about their seventh-month-old puppy Charlie, Rouer said. (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. Nobody did fire back, did they? Mr. The murder trial of the Brevard County man accused of killing a teenager over loud music continues in Jacksonville on Monday. When Rouer got in the vehicle, she testified, she saw Dunn put a gun back in the glovebox. Saying, "I then realized that we hadn't really discussed what happened, as we were more concerned with whether or not anyone was hurt. [36], Following the trial, Dunn's attorney filed for appeal with the First District Court of Appeal for the State of Florida. After a shaken Ms. Rouer got back inside the car, Mr. Dunn pulled out of the gas station and drove to the hotel where the two spent the night as planned. [28] Dunn faced a minimum of 75 years in prison on the following counts: a minimum mandatory sentence of 20 years for each count of attempted second-degree murder, and up to 15 years for firing into a moving vehicle. Your login session has expired. His threats and actions left no doubt in my mind that it was firearm. Dunn testified that on the drive home he called a neighbor who works in law enforcement to arrange to speak to him about the shooting, but phone records indicate that the neighbor actually called him, and Rouer testified that the shooting was never mentioned during the call. He wrote, "I finished a novel I had been reading. "I hate that thug music," Dunn told Rouer, according to her testimony. At one point, the juror--described as a 400-pound white school teacher--reportedly stated that Corey would have a hard time proving to a court that I am fat; there would still be reasonable doubt.. [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? The defendants words were also eroded by prosecutors who said the version of events Mr. Dunn gave jurors was different from what he told the police and wrote in a series of jailhouse letters to relatives. John is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law in Florida. The last state witness of the day was also from the FDLE, Maria Pagan, who is an expert in firearms and ballistics. 2023 Cox Media Group. I did it in my panicked state, he said, of the later volleys. "Yes, I know," she replied. Later, Simons demonstrated on "Bendy," an anatomical figure, the position that Davis was in when he was shot. Given the traditions of the time . During the previous trial, the Times-Union was among several media agencies to challenge Healey for the release of public records including several jailhouse calls made by Dunn. He lives in East Arlington and has been in Duval for 33 years. The trial was halted briefly Saturday morning when a juror was dismissed. The 9 a.m. start was delayed for more than an hour. Read Dunns Jail Letters Here (you are here), Watch Full Michael Dunn Pre-Arrest Interview by Detectives, Watch what Michael Dunns neighbor had to say about him (very negative), Evidence Locker: State of Florida & Jordan Davis versus Michael Dunn, Review over 400 photos of the physical evidence for yourself (may download slow), Watch portions of Trial and read more about the case, Jordan Davis: Download Jet and Rolling Stone Magazine Articles, Michael Dunn on Myspace: Learn More About Jordan Daviss Killer. 2023 Cox Media Group. Another man who was considered for jury selection but didn't get on the jury told Folio Weekly that the man who got onto the jury spoke derisively about State Attorney Angela Corey's competence. Siniscal told defense attorneys Dunn showed no resistance or violence at the time of his arrest. [39], Dunn's former neighbor, Charles Hendrix, said he was not surprised by his behavior. The justices did not explain their reasons behind the refusal. Mr. Dunn said he told his fiance several times that the teenager had threatened him with a gun or some kind of weapon. Meet 46-year-old Rhonda Lynn Hallock Rouer. From the other side, prosecutor John Guy (who also helped toprosecute the George Zimmerman case) framesthe defenses argument this way: When you cant argue the facts, argue the law; when you cant argue the law, argue the facts. [27] Dunn's attorney subsequently requested that sentencing on the four counts of which Dunn already had been convicted be delayed until after Dunn's retrial. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. [40][41] Hendrix described Dunn as arrogant and controlling, adding that Dunn's ex-wives told him that Dunn was violent and abusive toward them, although he never personally witnessed this. Testimony began with the Brevard County Deputy Carmine Siniscal on the stand, the state's 19th witness. "I'd never seen him like that," she said. 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. [32][33][34][35] Dunn was given a sentence of life in prison without parole plus 90 years, ensuring he will never be released from prison for the remainder of his life. He said he did not call the police right away because Ms. Rouer wanted to go home instead. Rousey herself does not know if she will return to the WWE. Dunn's insurance company, Progressive Select Insurance, challenged its duty to cover the lawsuit, but dismissed its lawsuit in conjunction with the settlement. "We were very happy," said Rouer, in tears. Dunn and his fiancee, Rhonda Rouer, then drove to their motel, ordered a pizza and stayed the night without contacting police. At the counter, she testified she heard three pops. July 3, 2013 - Letter to Cousin The next morning Rouer saw a report about the shooting on the news indicating that Jordan Davis had died. rhonda mathis and attica scott say not only did lapd tell the public one day after it happened, now, eight days later, the body camera video has not been released. 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. 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 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. Let me assure you, just as I told detectives who first interviewed me in Melbourne, and later Mitch Stone- there was a weapon.". February 10, 2014 "It just took some time to get through that. Dunn had had three or four rum and cokes, and a few sips of champagne, she said. They parked next to a Dodge Durango that contained Davis and his three friends. The couple came to town to attend the wedding of Michael. Personal Injury Criminal Defense Family Law. He compares himself to My Cousin Vinnie and how he has a foolproof case. 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. He said the blacks are racist in Jacksonville and the more I am exposed to these people, the more prejudiced against them I become. He calls blacks in the south the scourge of this country and then puts a smiley face. The man sitting in the front passenger seat complied. 3 Minutes, 10 Bullets. Cover letter where he is sending his version of things to be released. 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. Action News Jax facebook feed(Opens a new window), Action News Jax twitter feed(Opens a new window), Action News Jax youtube feed(Opens a new window), Related: Folio Weekly article leads to dismissal of juror in Michael Dunn retrial, Related:Former fiancee of Michael Dunn takes stand, live gavel-to-gavel coverage on ActionNewsJax.com, For Action News on the go, sign up for Action News Mobile & Email alerts, Florida Senator proposes bill to cancel Democratic Party in state, Bartram Trail High School girls lacrosse player denied NIL opportunity, FHP: Man dies after FDOT Road Ranger rear-ends truck, pushes him over edge of Buckman Bridge, PCSO: No charges in case of mail carrier mauled by 5 dogs, Its a monumental win: Newly approved legislation increases required age to work in strip clubs. Mr. Dunn said there was no rational reason to leave the scene except that he was afraid of the teenagers. But when questioned by the defense, she described Dunn as a gentle man who was visibly shaken after the shooting. [9][12] The front seat passenger, Tevin Thompson, initially complied and turned the volume down, but Jordan Davis requested the volume be turned back up. 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. The prosecutor, John Guy, expressing incredulity during his cross-examination, also picked apart Mr. Dunns testimony. While at the cashier's counter, Rouer heard the sound of gunshots. Rouer said she had a glass of red wine and about three rum and cokes as well as champagne. Meet 46-year-old Rhonda Lynn Hallock Rouer. When she did find out, she was willingly honest during her interrogation and spoke against her husband on the day of the trial. On November 23, 2012, Jordan Davis, a black 17-year-old high school student, was murdered at a Gate Petroleum gas station in Jacksonville, Florida, by Michael David Dunn, a white 45-year-old software developer, following an argument over loud music played by Davis and his three friends, in what was believed to be a racially motivated shooting. 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. Zimmerman's acquittal happened in the summer of 2013, between Dunn's first trial, which ended in a partial verdict, and his second trial in the fall, when the jury convicted him of first degree murder. They pulled by a red SUV blasting rap music, she said. Tears streamed down Rhonda Rouer's face and her voice shook as she recounted before jurors for a second time the day Michael Dunn shot a Jacksonville teen. She is the mother on one son, Brandon Rouer. Rouer said they drove straight to the Jacksonville hotel, changed clothes and ordered pizza. Corey is personally prosecuting Dunn. Dunn says it was self-defense. Example video title will go here for this video, Help Wanted: Jacksonville Jaguars position groups Breakdown. But no weapon was found at the scene and Rouer said the Durango had already fled when she looked outside. Dunn did not contact the police. Dunn stated that he received "ineffective assistance of counsel". But a new letter gives a look inside the mind of an accused killer. The incident started after an argument over loud music. Dunn was convicted on three counts of attempted second-degree murder for firing at three other teenagers who were with Davis and one count of firing into an occupied vehicle. Dunn is accused of killing 17-year-old Jordan Davis after an argument over loud music at a Gate gas station on the Southside on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving in 2012. 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. Dunn was found guilty on October 1, 2014, at the conclusion of the retrial. The two went back to their hotel, Rouer said, where Dunn ordered a pizza. There are only 25 here, but wrote many more. [6], Tommie Stornes, Leland Brunson, Jordan Davis, and Tevin Thompson had been spending the day traveling to various malls when they decided to go to the Gate Petroleum gas station in order to buy gum and cigarettes. 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. [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. 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