Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Fla. Attorney Angela Corey calls George Zimmerman a ‘murderer,’ Trayvon his ‘prey’
Even though George Zimmerman walks as a free man, Florida State Attorney Angela Corey on Monday called him a "murderer" and Trayvon Martin his "prey." Published July 16, 2013
World Trade Center owner seeks additional $3.5B from airlines after 9/11
The owner of the World Trade Center wants billions more in compensation from the airlines whose planes were flown into the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. Published July 16, 2013
Laura Ingraham: Radio host blasts Rachel Jeantel media coverage as ‘white guilt’
Conservative pundit Laura Ingraham ripped CNN's interview of Trayvon Martin's friend Rachel Jeantel, saying the media's fascination with the trial witness is indicative of "white guilt." Published July 16, 2013
Olympic boxer Terrell Gausha shuns American flag after Zimmerman verdict
U.S. Olympic boxer Terrell Gausha is so disgusted by the acquittal of George Zimmerman that he's vowed never to wear Old Glory again. Published July 16, 2013
Justin Bieber unhinged? Pop star accused of spitting in DJ’s face
An Ohio DJ has alleged Justin Bieber spit in his face at a nightclub over the weekend, after the pop star thought the man was taking pictures of him. Published July 16, 2013
Godly message? Church says ‘it’s safe to kill black people in Amerikkka’
A digital marquee with a powerful message outside a South Chicago church has sparked criticism following the acquittal of George Zimmerman. Published July 16, 2013
Associated Press article Monday describes George Zimmerman as ‘white’
As several public figures call for action by the Department of Justice into the possible violation of Trayvon Martin's civil rights, an article published by the Associated Press on Monday described the man who killed him, 29-year-old Hispanic George Zimmerman, as "white." Published July 16, 2013
British woman dies trying to swim English Channel
A 34-year-old British woman died Sunday while trying to swim the English Channel as part of a charity drive. Published July 16, 2013
Stevie Wonder boycotts Florida after George Zimmerman verdict
Steve Wonder is boycotting Florida, and won't be back to the Sunshine State until its Stand Your Ground law is abolished. Published July 16, 2013
Nancy Grace: Zimmerman ‘driving through Taco Bell every night, having a churro’
As race relations continue to boil over following the George Zimmerman verdict, Nancy Grace had some bizarre allegations against the Hispanic 29-year-old on Friday night, after she suggested he is living a normal life, "driving through Taco Bell every night, having a churro," while Trayvon Martin is still dead. Published July 16, 2013
‘Here Comes Honey Boo Boo’ launches scratch ‘n’ sniff viewing cards
"Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," a TLC reality show about a rambunctious, pint-sized beauty queen and her colorful Georgia family, is launching scratch 'n' sniff viewing cards for the most dedicated of fans. Published July 16, 2013
Two reporters attacked during George Zimmerman protest in Los Angeles
A reporter and cameraman for CBS2/KCAL9 were assaulted Monday night while covering a George Zimmerman protest in Leimert Park, Los Angeles. Published July 16, 2013
Human rights group to restore FBI’s ‘Faces of Global Terrorism’ ads despite racism claims
The human rights group American Freedom Defense Initiative (AFDI) is restoring an FBI bus ad campaign in Seattle that was brought to a halt last month because of several complaints that they were racist against Muslims. Published July 16, 2013
Rock band Korn starts growing corn
Rock band Korn went on a health kick recently while recording their new album "The Paradigm Shift," and have been hard at work the past few months growing corn. Published July 15, 2013
MSNBC panel agrees: Being white, straight, male is ‘trifecta of privilege’
MSNBC anchor Thomas Roberts told contributor Mike Barnicle that his three sons have hit "the American trifecta of privilege" that Trayvon Martin and other minority children have not, National Review Online first reported. Published July 15, 2013
Pa. clerk stops robbery by using his own handgun to thwart suspect with BB-gun
A Pennsylvania convenience store clerk thwarted a BB-gun wielding robber with his own real handgun before kicking him in the rear and out of the store, police said. Published July 15, 2013
Trayvon Martin family’s attorney wears hoodie during CNN interview
An attorney for Trayvon Martin's family appeared on CNN on Monday wearing a gray hoodie in solidarity with the slain teenager to discuss the acquittal of George Zimmerman. Published July 15, 2013
MSNBC’s Michael Eric Dyson compares George Zimmerman verdict to 9/11
MSNBC contributor Michael Eric Dyson tried to draw the analogy Monday that black people feel the same way about race and the George Zimmerman verdict that all Americans felt on 9/11. Published July 15, 2013
The Nation magazine: ‘White supremacy acquits George Zimmerman’
The Nation magazine argued the case Sunday that white supremacy is to blame for the acquittal of George Zimmerman. Published July 15, 2013
Al Sharpton plans National Day of Action for Trayvon Martin
The Rev. Al Sharpton, making the morning talk show rounds Monday, called for a Justice for Trayvon National Day of Action on Saturday. Published July 15, 2013
