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. Around 7:30p.m., four teenage boys (Leland Brunson, Jordan Davis, Tommie Stornes, and Tevin Thompson) stopped at a Gate Petroleum gas station. Investigators later searched the teenagers' SUV and found no weapons. [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. Filmmaker Silver (Who Is Dayani Cristal?) The Violent Heart, Kerem Sanga, Young Adult melodrama, Murder mystery, Lukas Haas, Mary J. Blige, Jovan Adepo, Grace Van Patten, Jordan Preston Carter, Rayven Symone Ferrell, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Nomadland, Frances McDormand, Characters on the fringe of society, Homeless on wheels, Linda May, Bob Wells, David Strathairn, Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First CenturybyJessica Bruder, Chlo Zhao, The Rider, Terrence Malick, Kelly Reichardt, Joshua James Richards, Ludovico Einaudi, Richard Linklater, Boyhood, Derek Chauvin, the gruesome death of George Floyd, police killing of a third African-American teen, Michael Brown. Dunn's then-fiance testified, saying she heard him say, "I hate that thug music.". When questioned Saturday, Rouer said they were no longer engaged or in a relationship. Rouer, Dunn's former girlfriend, was the fifth witness to take the stand in the third day of testimony of the murder retrial. Now I'm back to reading the Bible and playing solitaire.". Three of those bullets struck Mr. Davis, who died at the scene after an afternoon spent at the mall. The jury could not reach an agreement on the charge of first-degree murder, and the judge declared a mistrial on that count. We hear from Jordan's . 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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the article, a potential juror Richard David Smith, who happens to be a freelancer for Folio, spoke about his experience being screened for the trial. In addition to personal injury and wrongful death, our firm handles family law matters and select criminal defense cases. Juror number four was dismissedfor negative remarks about Corey. 2023 Phillips & Hunt. On February 15, a jury of twelve deadlocked on whether or not Michael Dunn, an armed and inebriated adult, committed murder by killing unarmed 17-year-old Jordan Davis. Mr. Dunn said there was no rational reason to leave the scene except that he was afraid of the teenagers. 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 deputy testified Dunn did just that, went to his knees as ordered where deputies placed him in handcuffs. [29][30][31], Jury selection in Dunn's retrial began on September 22, 2014, and opening statements took place on September 25. [39], Dunn's former neighbor, Charles Hendrix, said he was not surprised by his behavior. Rousey herself does not know if she will return to the WWE. Healey eventually agreed to have the transcripts emailed to Gabel for review. Dunn was arrested the day after the shooting. On Monday morning, the state began by calling Wendy Meacham, an investigator with the Office of the Medical Examiner. In a letter dated December 5, 2012, Michael Dunn wrote to Rouer about her testimony to prosecutors. Miranda talked about shell casings found at the crime scene. 7 Likes, 0 Comments - Rhonda Sunshine Miller (@artateher_sunshine) on Instagram: "The best thing that ever happened to me #therapy" His mother and father retained Cory Strolla, his defense lawyer for him, and Dunn liked to complain about him. 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. She did not witness any of the confrontation between her fiance and Davis, Rouer said. Instead, it was set off by an escalating sense of menace that Mr. Dunn said he felt after he saw Mr. Davis point a shotgun at him, get out of the vehicle and make an explicit threat to kill him. To receive an email when new reviews/interviews are added to Original-Cin, please provide your email address in the form below. In Season 1 episode "The Night Terror Stalked the Town", it is revealed that James was named after a paternal uncle. The day began with early morning controversy over disparaging remarks reportedly made by a juror about State Attorney Angela Corey. Rouer recalled Dunn's first words to her. 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. He faces 60 years in prison for the attempted murder convictions and will get life if he's convicted of killing Davis. He said she probably will get offers from Hollywood from testifying. She is the mother on one son, Brandon Rouer. "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. Ronda Rousey is currently recuperating after breaking her hand in the match at WrestleMania 35. 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. Rhonda Rouer took the stand and started trembling and sobbing as she began to get into what happened on the night of the shooting. If her boyfriend is convicted he could face life in jail. 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. He's been with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office for about 10 years, a homicide detective for five. Letters exchanged between accused killer, Michael Dunn and his girlfriend could be problematic for his defense. 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. [36], Following the trial, Dunn's attorney filed for appeal with the First District Court of Appeal for the State of Florida. 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. I did it in my panicked state, he said, of the later volleys. She also wasnt questioned this time around about whether Dunn ever mentioned to her that he thought Davis had a gun. Related to the case (on page 6), he talks about suing the State of Florida and using the money to buy a house. Check here, Be the first one to comment on this story. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Dunn addresses Rhondas testimony and coaches her a little and also encourages her to take a Valium if she gets nervous. Your address will never be shared with any other party. [13][14], Davis' protests continued and an independent witness overheard Dunn say "No, you're not gonna talk to me that way." We spend time getting to know Jordans friends, troubled by their loss and their own near-death experience. Black thug. He also asked his daughter to ask her mom to contact him as a neighbor had told someone Dunn choked her. [55] The film distribution was sold to HBO. Dramatic Testimony in Florida Stand Your Ground Trial Michael Dunn's fiance Rhonda Rouer takes the stand as a witness for the prosecution. 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. "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. According to online records, the couple wedded May 22, 1989 in Indian River, Florida. Mr. Dunn said he saw Mr. Davis with a weapon. 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. 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. We will consult wherever injustice lives. 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. 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. Cover letter where he is sending his version of things to be released. "[10][11], The bass from the loud music playing in the teens' SUV annoyed Dunn, who asked for it to be turned down. Dunn letter from prison to his girlfriend. It was life or death.. 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. Dunn says it was. The trial led to local protests and international media attention. Documentary Special Jury Award for Social Impact at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. 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. [9], Rouer returned to Dunn's car. Rhonda Lynn Hallock was previously married to Mark Thomas Rouer. Dunn was found guilty on October 1, 2014, at the conclusion of the retrial. Musser also said he never went back to the Gate station to get video recordings of that night to determine if the witnesses gathered inside, including the three friends, were talking. 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. Dunn stated that he received "ineffective assistance of counsel". [17][18], After his arrest, Dunn claimed that Davis threatened him with a "gun or a stick". "We were very happy," said Rouer, in tears. [15], After the shooting, Stornes drove the SUV away to a nearby parking lot and stopped to find Davis "gasping for air". In most of the calls, Dunn speaks with his fiance, Rhonda Rouer, who was in the Gate convenience store when Dunn fired 10 shots at the SUV carrying Davis and three other teenagers. "[24][25], In closing arguments at the first trial, the defense lawyer for Dunn cited the language of Florida's stand-your-ground law. Musser was one of the lead detectives who ended up going to Brevard County to interview Dunn after he was arrested. On the way back to their hotel, the two decided to stop at the Gate Petroleum gas station to purchase a bottle of wine. In the morning, Rouer saw a news report about a shooting at a Jacksonville gas station, in which a 17-year-old had been killed, and rather than call police, the couple packed their bags and drove. Florida Mans Fiance Contradicts Parts of His Testimony in Killing of Teenager, https://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/12/us/florida-mans-fiancee-contradicts-parts-of-his-testimony-in-killing-of-teenager.html, Michael Dunn told a Jacksonville jury on Tuesday that his decision to fire repeatedly at a vehicle holding four teenagers was a matter of life or death.. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. The film chronicles what CNN dubbed the loud music trial.On November 23,2012,Michael Dunn, a 45-year-old white software engineer, during a dispute about loud rap music coming from a red Jeep Durango in a Jacksonville parking lot, fired a revolver repeatedly into a car with four African-American teens, killing 17-year-old Jordan Davis. The 9 a.m. start was delayed for more than an hour. However, unlike the prior trial, Rouer is no longer with Dunn. They are still communicating in his code language. He then tries to enforce a version of what happened upon her (which is blacked out). February 10, 2014 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. Rhonda Rouer (a key figure in contradicting Dunn's testimony about claiming to see Davis wielding a weapon). You can contact us at help@floridajustice.com. Musser said it wasn't until months later that he realized the Gate station video recordings included audio, and by that point the recordings were gone. Rouer told jurors that she had two rum and colas and Dunn had "maybe [] (CNN) Fighting back tears and visibly shaking on the witness stand, Rhonda Rouer testified Saturday in the Florida murder trial of her boyfriend, Michael Dunn, and gave jurors her account of what happened the night Jordan Davis was fatally shot. British director Marc Silvers tautly edited film, which won a special jury award at Sundance in 2015, was picked up by HBO and aired later that year. The film debates the question: "Is it possible to be both pro-gun and pro-life?" The Folio writer confirmed to Action News at 12:35 p.m. that it was his article that led to the dismissal of juror #4. The two left the parking lot very quickly, testified Rouer. In January 2015, the documentary 3 Minutes, 10 Bullets (originally titled 3 Minutes) premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. 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. Relatives. [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. WWE News: Ronda Rousey reveals why UFC match was bigger than WrestleMania. 3 Minutes, 10 Bullets. 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. Testimony in the trial highlighted how loud music from the teens vehicle initiated a verbal confrontation between Davis and Dunn who told the teens to turn down the music. [8] Rouer left their car to purchase white wine and chips. "He's clearly reiterating there was a weapon there, there was a weapon there.". 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? A hapless witness, she herself dodged. [56], Davis's story also features in the 2015 documentary film The Armor of Light, the directorial debut of Disney heir Abigail Disney. He was still discussing whether Cory or the process was to blame and decided it was the process. Theyd had a few drinks while at the wedding. [38], On June 22, 2020, the Florida Supreme Court rejected Dunn's appeal and refused to take the case. With tissues in hand, Michael Dunn's fiance Rhonda Rouer took the stand today as a state's witness. Michael Dunn Trial: Phillip Miranda testifies Miranda talked about shell casings found at the crime scene. Court will not be in session on Sunday and will resume Monday at 9 a.m.Watch continuinglive gavel-to-gavel coverage on ActionNewsJax.com. Dunn's fiance, who served as an adversarial witness, said no such item was mentioned to her at any point. PublishedSeptember 27, 2014 at 12:36 PM EDT. [16] Dunn returned to his home in Satellite Beach the following day at 10:30a.m., where he was arrested after an eyewitness reported his license plate to police. She was still engaged to Dunn at the time. 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. She started by telling Assistant State Attorney Erin Wolfson that they had a good day that . 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. Kuritz says despite the way the letter sounds this does not appear to be witness tampering, it simply sounds like Dunn's version of events. Rouer said the couple stopped at the Gate after the wedding to get a bottle of wine and a bag of chips. The two remained there until the following morning, when they left for Brevard County at Rouers prodding, she testified. His threats and actions left no doubt in my mind that it was firearm. 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. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Musser followed. 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. After Knox took the stand, four character witnesses testified for the defense. and his crew gained permission to film inside the Jacksonville court house, as long as they did not film the jury. Dunn, driving a black Volkswagen Jetta sedan, and his fiance Rhonda Rouer pulled into the right adjacent parking spot. In a second trial, Dunn was found guilty of the first-degree murder of Davis and sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole plus 105 years in prison, which is two de facto consecutive life sentences.[4][5]. A fourth teenager, the driver, has a third-degree felony conviction. The Armor of Light premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2015 before opening theatrically on October 30, 2015. Austin testified to Dunn's behavior at his son Christopher's wedding, saying he was in control of his actions. Then, I heard another pop,pop,pop.". [26], On February 15, 2014, after more than 30 hours of deliberation, the jury found Dunn guilty on the three counts of attempted murder. Example video title will go here for this video, Help Wanted: Jacksonville Jaguars position groups Breakdown. In the aftermath of the. She revealed in a video with her husband Travis Browne, how she got injured: "I did break my pinkie knuckle. 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 said she went to the entrance to see what was happening and saw Dunn facing the driver's side window. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Brevard man charged in homicide: Another stand your ground showdown? First Coast News has successfully fought for your access to these documents and we'll bring you more exclusive content on Thursday night at 8 p.m. during our special, Michael Dunn, fatal encounter. 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. Rhonda RouerShooter Michael Dunns girlfriend, Pam Baker Cocker: Singer Joe Cockers Wife, Melinda Trucks Allman Brothers Butch Trucks Wife, Armstead Edwards: Patti LaBelles Ex- Husband, Charles Alden Black Jr.- Actress Shirley Temples Son, Jill Sutton Costas NBC Sportscaster Bob Costas Wife, Vivienne Westwood Husband Andreas Kronthaler, Francesca Hetfield Metallicas James Hetfields Wife. "[45][46] She described Dunn as "a good man. Please logout and login again. Zimmermans acquittal happened in the summer of 2013, between Dunns first trial, which ended in a partial verdict,and his second trial in the fall, when the jury convicted him of first degree murder. The state questioned the accuracy of the diagrams, which showed the Jetta at a slight angle and too much room between the vehicles. The documentary, directed by Marc Silver, explores the shooting, the trial, and Florida's Stand Your Ground laws. [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. Defense lawyers pressed Musser about his failure to search the adjacent parking lot at the Gate the night of the shooting, and also asked him why the interviews with Davis' three friends the night of the shooting weren't videotaped. Rouer told police Dunn said "I hate that thug music," when the couple pulled up next to the SUV holding Davis. . Dunn says it was self-defense. He said his family engaged in a letter writing campaign to Congress and Governor Scott over the local corruption surrounding his arrest ad detainment. "He realizes under Stand Your Ground the significance of that or even self-defense. The derogatory comments came in aFolio Weekly interviewwith an excused potential juror. He wants this person to make comments on social media on his behalf. Written and directed by Marc Silver. This one is difficult to read and he and his fiance have some code language they have worked out. Dunn did not contact the police. Your login session has expired. I could look down at this beautiful child and be like f everything, I dont care about anything else other than this baby. And youll never see me again. The film is currently available from theImpact Seriesstreaming service and on Hollywood Suite on April 26. 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Rhonda's boyfriend is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting of Jordan Davis, 17, at a Jacksonville, Fla. convenience store in November 2012. She testified that she got out of the car and walked into the gas station. 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. It was WrestleMania. In one of his calls to Rouer, Dunn explained his reason for leaving the gas station after the shooting. [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 wrote, "I finished a novel I had been reading. Simons testified that, in her medical opinion, she did not believe Davis was outside, or leaning outside of the vehicle when he was shot. 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. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Dunn, who had a concealed weapons permit,[8] took a handgun out of his glove compartment and started firing at Davis' door, hitting him in the legs, lungs, and aorta. I dont know what its like to have a baby. We hear from Jordans three friends in the car, cautiously precise in their answers. Kuritz says if Rouer's testimony changes on the stand and more closely sounds like what she's been told in letters from Dunn, that could present a problem for the defense. Pin. In 2021, the jury and judges on the Florida Supreme Court rejected Dunn's appeal based on the stand-your-ground law in Florida. Personal Injury Criminal Defense Family Law. [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]. She complied, and saw Dunn put a handgun in the glove box. 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? Rouer testified Saturday that she and Dunn, who reside in Satellite Beach, Fla., were in Jacksonville that day to attend the wedding of Dunns son in Orange Park. Siniscal said he had a "high-risk" arrest warrant for Michael Dunn. She is a key witness in her boyfriend's -Michael Dunn- murder trial. Dunn later testified that he still feared for his safety as well as that of Rouer who was to return to the vehicle imminently. The judge, already angered over the courtroom camera showing a potential juror, asked for the equipment to be turned off as the jury walked into the courtroom. The State attorney has no hope of a guilty verdict. Outside the courtroom,the filmmakerinterviews Jordans grieving, thoughtfulparents, Ron Davis and Lucy McBath - the latter of whom subsequently became a Congresswoman in Newt Gingrichs old Georgia district, running on a gun control ticket. She said Dunn told her, "I hate that thug music." The cases were settled for an undisclosed amount in January 2014. On February 3, the jury selection process in Michael Dunn's murder trial will begin. The press is made up of a bunch of liberal bastards. He said, Youd think Jacksonville was 90-95% back judging by the make up of the folks in jail here. He also mocked the Rolling Stone article about Jordan. It's possible Dunn could take the stand in his own defense. She claims that Dunn told her to get in the car. Former Florida state attorney Angela Corey stated that her office would seek a retrial for this charge. Here is what he says happened after he asked the teenagers in the SUV to turn down their music. On the way back to their hotel, the two decided to stop at the Gate Petroleum . 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. Saying, "I then realized that we hadn't really discussed what happened, as we were more concerned with whether or not anyone was hurt. Rouer testified she did not hear any arguing. Court is expected to resume at 9 a.m. Watch continuing live gavel-to-gavel coverage on ActionNewsJax.com. However, Healey later said the juror claimed he did not make the remarks as Smith claimed. She also said that Mr. Dunn never called their neighbor to say he wanted to discuss something important. Rouer said after she woke up the next morning she saw a news report about a teen getting killed at a gas station. "Poor sweetie." Rhonda smirked before leaning over and kissing Arnold on the lips. When Rouer first testified in February during Dunn's original trial, she was visibly shaking and appeared close to collapse. The trial is expected to be turned over to the jury on Wednesday after closing statements. [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. [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. 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