Dunn did not contact the police. Dunn has also pleaded not guilty to three counts of attempted murder for firing at three of Davis friends. Rouer said they drove straight to the Jacksonville hotel, changed clothes and ordered pizza. 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. The Law Offices of John Phillips are based in Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach, Florida, but John is licensed in Florida, Georgia and Alabama and before the U.S. Supreme Court. That led to a legal challenge later in the day by the Florida Times-Union for the release of transcripts from the conversation. In the aftermath of the. [8] Rouer left their car to purchase white wine and chips. . 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. We hear from Jordans three friends in the car, cautiously precise in their answers. [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]. 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. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Letters exchanged between accused killer, Michael Dunn and his girlfriend could be problematic for his defense. She gave emotional testimony, just as she did in the first trial. Letters exchanged between accused killer, Michael Dunn and his girlfriend could be problematic for his defense. "He's clearly reiterating there was a weapon there, there was a weapon there.". 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. 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. The trial will resume Monday. She also said Dunn mixed both of them another rum and soda adding his fifth from his earlier at his sons wedding in the hotel room. While Rouer was inside the store, Dunn asked the people in the Durango to turn down the music. Pin. 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. [38], On June 22, 2020, the Florida Supreme Court rejected Dunn's appeal and refused to take the case. 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. During an attorney sidebar, defense attorney Waffa Hanania told Healey she had given Knox transcripts of Dunn's previous trial for his own knowledge. 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. [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. "I hate that thug music," Dunn told Rouer, according to her testimony. At that point, he said, his mind was on his fiance, Rhonda Rouer, who was about to walk out of the convenience store. 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: Jordan's Friends Take Stand in Day 2, live gavel-to-gavel coverage on ActionNewsJax.com, 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. [29][30][31], Jury selection in Dunn's retrial began on September 22, 2014, and opening statements took place on September 25. 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. The trial is expected to be turned over to the jury on Wednesday after closing statements. Anyone can read what you share. Dunn was originally tried for murder in February. 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? 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. In addition to personal injury and wrongful death, our firm handles family law matters and select criminal defense cases. The couple drove back to their hotel, ordered a pizza and Dunn made them some alcoholic drinks. We hear from Jordan's . 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.. 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 just took some time to get through that. Prosecutors received permission from the court to let the jury handle Dunn's gun. 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. . 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. "I'd never seen him like that," she said. 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 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. Filmmaker Silver (Who Is Dayani Cristal?) At gunpoint? [26], On February 15, 2014, after more than 30 hours of deliberation, the jury found Dunn guilty on the three counts of attempted murder. 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. He comments on my (the Davis attorney) assertion that there were no weapons and wishes his lawyer would counter these assertions. In 2021, the jury and judges on the Florida Supreme Court rejected Dunn's appeal based on the stand-your-ground law in Florida. During the last trial Dunn testified that Davis had a gun, and prosecutors rebutted his testimony by recalling Rouer and having her reveal that Dunn never told her that Davis had a gun from the moment she got into his car until the next day when he was arrested. That jury convicted him of three counts of attempted murder but deadlocked on whether he was guilty of Davis' murder. 2023 Phillips & Hunt. Rouer said after she woke up the next morning she saw a news report about a teen getting killed at a gas station. 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. 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. He is now serving life in prison without parole. 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. The film is currently available for streaming on demand from the documentary streaming service,Impactseries.netorApril 26 on the movie subscription service,Hollywood Suite. [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. 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. Daviss parents, Ron Davis and Lucia McBath, were also visibly emotional in the audience. He's been with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office for about 10 years, a homicide detective for five. Prosecutors have pounded on the fact that Dunn was ordering a pizza and walking his dog while Davis was being pronounced dead. The couple came to town to attend the wedding of Michael. 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. Dunn had had three or four rum and cokes, and a few sips of champagne, she said. It was Jordan Davis who kept escalating this to the point where I had no choice but to defend myself, Mr. Dunn said, naming the 17-year-old student he shot dead in the parking lot of a gas station convenience store. 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. After Simons' testimony wrapped up at around 12:40 p.m., court took a lunch break. Three of those bullets struck Mr. Davis, who died at the scene after an afternoon spent at the mall. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. At times teary, his feet shackled, Michael Dunn, the man accused of fatally shooting a black teenager in November 2012 during an argument over loud music, took the witness stand on Tuesday and told the jury he pulled the trigger repeatedly only to save his own life. In January 2015, the documentary 3 Minutes, 10 Bullets (originally titled 3 Minutes) premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. They didn't call 911, and didn't know Davis had died until the next morning when Dunn was arrested. 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. The deputy and two others went to Dunn's home to arrest him. [51] The murder is believed to have inspired activism of the Black Lives Matter movement. [47] McBath cited the activism of students after the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting as a reason for her run. 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. 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. Personal Injury Criminal Defense Family Law. She claims that Dunn told her to get in the car. Dunn and his fiancee, Rhonda Rouer, then drove to their motel, ordered a pizza and stayed the night without contacting police. 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 both she and Dunn had cellphones but neither dialed 911. Testimony began with the Brevard County Deputy Carmine Siniscal on the stand, the state's 19th witness. A fourth teenager, the driver, has a third-degree felony conviction. He told his grandmother that the boys were liars and blames the media for favoring white on black crimes. 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. [36], Following the trial, Dunn's attorney filed for appeal with the First District Court of Appeal for the State of Florida. He wants this person to make comments on social media on his behalf. An argument broke out between the passengers of the car and Dunn once Rouer walked . Your login session has expired. A witness memorized his licence plate and he was arrested at his home a day later. But when questioned by the defense, she described Dunn as a gentle man who was visibly shaken after the shooting. When Rouer woke up the next morning, she saw reports on TV about the gas-station shooting. Dunn says it was. It was life or death.. 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. "[24][25], In closing arguments at the first trial, the defense lawyer for Dunn cited the language of Florida's stand-your-ground law. 2023 Cox Media Group. 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 and Rouer left the wedding early in order to return to their hotel and take care of their six-month-old puppy. "[10][11], The bass from the loud music playing in the teens' SUV annoyed Dunn, who asked for it to be turned down. 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. 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. "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. 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. "[42] He said he wanted to confront Dunn in jail about his son's murder. They are still communicating in his code language. He then tries to enforce a version of what happened upon her (which is blacked out). When she did find out, she was willingly honest during her interrogation and spoke against her husband on the day of the trial. Do his choices match yours? Mr. Dunn said he told his fiance several times that the teenager had threatened him with a gun or some kind of weapon. Controversybegan before anyone even took the stand in day three of the first-degree murder retrial on Saturday. Now I'm back to reading the Bible and playing solitaire.". Example video title will go here for this video, Help Wanted: Jacksonville Jaguars position groups Breakdown. All the calls took place in December 2012 while he was in jail and were either his fiance, Rhonda Rouer, or his parents, Phillip and Sandra Dunn. Rouer, Dunn's former girlfriend, was the fifth witness to take the stand in the third day of testimony of the murder retrial. But no weapon was found at the scene and Rouer said the Durango had already fled when she looked outside. Rouer said she had a glass of red wine and about three rum and cokes as well as champagne. The cases were settled for an undisclosed amount in January 2014. (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. Attorneys spar in loud music murder trial", "Michael Dunn Verdict: Florida Man Found Guilty Of Attempted Murder In Loud-Music Trial", "Teens testify shooter Dunn said "Are you talking to me? 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 and SmackDown women's titles. 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. "[45][46] She described Dunn as "a good man. He wanted to entice the mayors office to worry about Jacksonvilles PR. H.S., Torrington, CT and Vero Beach Senior High, graduating in the class of 1983. 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). [56], Davis's story also features in the 2015 documentary film The Armor of Light, the directorial debut of Disney heir Abigail Disney. On their way back to their hotel, Rouer said the two stopped at the Gate gas station on Southside Boulevard to purchase wine and chips. The trial led to local protests and international media attention. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. [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. Dunn was arrested the day after the shooting. To receive an email when new reviews/interviews are added to Original-Cin, please provide your email address in the form below. 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. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Rhonda Rouer took the stand and started trembling and sobbing as she began to get into what happened on the night of the shooting. Rouer may return again. Dramatic Testimony in Florida Stand Your Ground Trial Michael Dunn's fiance Rhonda Rouer takes the stand as a witness for the prosecution. I did it in my panicked state, he said, of the later volleys. [50] ABC News, Australia says the case has become part of the national conversation about the dangers facing young black men in America today. While Smith was not selected for the trial, he cites comments from another juror who did make the panel. The three teenagers in the Dodge Durango with Jordan at the time of the shooting testified Friday. These letters were written by Michael Dunn in jail and show a different side than you heard from him and his lawyers. During Simons' testimony, several photos Davis' body were shown to the jury. On February 3, the jury selection process in Michael Dunn's murder trial will begin. Healey said he was concerned about protecting the identity of the juror. He compares himself to My Cousin Vinnie and how he has a foolproof case. She also wasnt questioned this time around about whether Dunn ever mentioned to her that he thought Davis had a gun. At the counter, she testified she heard three pops. [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. He said he did not call the police right away because Ms. Rouer wanted to go home instead. He did that in the first trial, claiming the shots were fired in self-defense. 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. [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. Dunn's insurance company, Progressive Select Insurance, challenged its duty to cover the lawsuit, but dismissed its lawsuit in conjunction with the settlement. Dunn's then-fiance testified, saying she heard him say, "I hate that thug music.". He's not a racist. She looked outside and saw Dunn leaning out of his window. They didn't stop on the two hour drive home. [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. The two remained there until the following morning, when they left for Brevard County at Rouers prodding, she testified. 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. Let me assure you, just as I told detectives who first interviewed me in Melbourne, and later Mitch Stone- there was a weapon.". [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. They were represented by John Michael Phillips in wrongful death and defamation lawsuits against Dunn. But a new letter gives a look inside the mind of an accused killer. They returned to their hotel where they ordered pizza. PublishedSeptember 27, 2014 at 12:36 PM EDT. It would be the last good memory Rouer and Michael Dunn would have toge [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. 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. July 3, 2013 - Letter to Cousin Also Read: WWE News: Ronda Rousey reveals why UFC match was bigger than WrestleMania, Booker T just voted in the Sportskeeda Wrestling Awards. Moments later, Rouer told jurors, I heard pop, pop, pop.. 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. Phillip Miranda took the stand next to discuss about shell casings. She did not witness any of the confrontation between her fiance and Davis, Rouer said. The 9 a.m. start was delayed for more than an hour. The trial was halted briefly Saturday morning when a juror was dismissed. The documentary, directed by Marc Silver, explores the shooting, the trial, and Florida's Stand Your Ground laws. If her boyfriend is convicted he could face life in jail. Rhonda Rouer was enjoying herself on the day after Thanksgiving in 2012 when she accompanied her fiance to his son's wedding. He calls the civil suit we filed bogus. Mr. Dunn said there was no rational reason to leave the scene except that he was afraid of the teenagers. [9], Rouer returned to Dunn's car. The next morning Rouer saw a report about the shooting on the news indicating that Jordan Davis had died. 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.. 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. 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. Given the traditions of the time . As the Durango backed up quickly to elude the gunfire, Mr. Dunn stepped out of his own car, dropped to one knee and fired more volleys to thwart any blind fire, or wild, random shooting out the car window, he said. Juror number four was dismissedfor negative remarks about Corey. The film debates the question: "Is it possible to be both pro-gun and pro-life?" However, unlike the prior trial, Rouer is no longer with Dunn. [48] She defeated incumbent Karen Handel, winning 160,139 votes (50.5%) to Handel's 156,875 (49.5%). We will consult wherever injustice lives. 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. The film follows Rob Schenck, a pro-life Evangelical minister; Lucy McBath, the mother of teenager Jordan Davis; and attorney John Michael Phillips as they interact in the years after the shooting. The deputy testified Dunn did just that, went to his knees as ordered where deputies placed him in handcuffs. The film is currently available from theImpact Seriesstreaming service and on Hollywood Suite on April 26. Guy asked Mr. Dunn. The jail calls between accused "loud music" killer Michael Dunn and his girlfriend, Rhonda Rouer, have been released. Once parked, Rouer said Dunn told her I hate that thug music. Rouer went into the store to purchase the items and shortly after the gunshots rang out. ", "Jury Fails to Reach Verdict on Murder Charge in Michael DunnTrail", "Florida Man's Fiance Contradicts Parts of his Testimony in Killing of Teenager", "Song played in Jordan Davis shooting revealed", "Friends describe moments before Jordan Davis died", "Michael Dunn 'Loud Music' Verdict: Mistrial For First-Degree Murder Charge Causes Outrage", "Michael Dunn testifies; fiancee says he never told her about gun; closings Wednesday", "Michael Dunn's girlfriend: 'I heard pop, pop, pop'. Michael Dunn Trial: Phillip Miranda testifies Miranda talked about shell casings found at the crime scene. The day began with early morning controversy over disparaging remarks reportedly made by a juror about State Attorney Angela Corey. 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. 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