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Shortly after Davis's death, his parents hired Phillips to represent them in a wrongful death lawsuit against Dunn.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tv.msnbc.com/2012/11/30/attorney-for-jordan-davis-family-says-its-about-hate-not-race/ |title=Attorney for Jordan Davis’ family says it’s about hate, not race}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/25/ron-davis-jordan-davis-florida_n_2550359.html |title=Ron Davis, Father Of Slain Florida Teen Jordan Davis, Ready To Fight |work=The Huffington Post |first=Janell |last=Ross |date=January 25, 2013 |accessdate=February 16, 2014}}</ref> The case was settled for an undisclosed amount in January 2014.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://staugustine.com/news/florida-news/2014-01-05/jordan-davis-parents-settle-wrongful-death-suit-michael-dunn#.UwDV84WTLYg |title=Jordan Davis' parents settle wrongful death suit with Michael Dunn |work=The St. Augustine Record |first=Andrew |last=Pantazi |date=January 5, 2014 |accessdate=February 16, 2014}}</ref> |
Shortly after Davis's death, his parents hired attorney John Phillips to represent them in a wrongful death lawsuit against Dunn.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tv.msnbc.com/2012/11/30/attorney-for-jordan-davis-family-says-its-about-hate-not-race/ |title=Attorney for Jordan Davis’ family says it’s about hate, not race}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/25/ron-davis-jordan-davis-florida_n_2550359.html |title=Ron Davis, Father Of Slain Florida Teen Jordan Davis, Ready To Fight |work=The Huffington Post |first=Janell |last=Ross |date=January 25, 2013 |accessdate=February 16, 2014}}</ref> The case was settled for an undisclosed amount in January 2014.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://staugustine.com/news/florida-news/2014-01-05/jordan-davis-parents-settle-wrongful-death-suit-michael-dunn#.UwDV84WTLYg |title=Jordan Davis' parents settle wrongful death suit with Michael Dunn |work=The St. Augustine Record |first=Andrew |last=Pantazi |date=January 5, 2014 |accessdate=February 16, 2014}}</ref> |
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On February 15, 2014, Dunn was convicted on three counts of attempted murder.<ref name= "HP">{{cite news| url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/15/michael-dunn-verdict_n_4796068.html | title=Michael Dunn Verdict: Florida Man Found Guilty Of Attempted Murder In Loud-Music Trial | publisher=Huffington Post | date=15 February 2014 | accessdate=18 February 2014 | author=Kinner, Derek}}</ref> Dunn, who may face up to 75 years in prison, will be sentenced on March 24, 2014. |
On February 15, 2014, Dunn was convicted on three counts of attempted murder.<ref name= "HP">{{cite news| url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/15/michael-dunn-verdict_n_4796068.html | title=Michael Dunn Verdict: Florida Man Found Guilty Of Attempted Murder In Loud-Music Trial | publisher=Huffington Post | date=15 February 2014 | accessdate=18 February 2014 | author=Kinner, Derek}}</ref> Dunn, who may face up to 75 years in prison, will be sentenced on March 24, 2014. |
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Michael Dunn | |
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| Born | Michael David Dunn December 10, 1966 |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Michael David Dunn (born December 10, 1966) is an American arrested in connection with the murder of Jordan Davis. Dunn was also convicted of attempted murder for firing at three other teens who were with Davis on November 23, 2012 in Jacksonville, Florida.
Biography
Michael Dunn is a middle-aged software developer, local to Jacksonville Florida.[2]
The Jordan Davis Shooting
On Friday, November 23, 2012, Dunn fatally shot 17-year-old Jordan Russell Davis. Dunn allegedly got into an argument with Davis and three other teenagers outside a convenience store after he asked the group to turn down the music in their SUV.[3]
Dunn admitted he gunned down Davis in a dispute over loud music, but claims the shooting was in self-defense.[4]
According to Assistant State Attorney John Guy, speaking for the prosecution, Dunn initially fired three times into Jordan's door. A bullet landing in each of Jordan's legs while a third bullet traveled through his liver, lungs and aorta.[5] Guy said he kept focus and aimed at the car, firing four more times. Dunn fired a total of 10 shots, with 9 hitting the vehicle the teenagers were in. [2]
Jordan Davis Trial
Shortly after Davis's death, his parents hired attorney John Phillips to represent them in a wrongful death lawsuit against Dunn.[6] [7] The case was settled for an undisclosed amount in January 2014.[8]
On February 15, 2014, Dunn was convicted on three counts of attempted murder.[2] Dunn, who may face up to 75 years in prison, will be sentenced on March 24, 2014.
The jury could not reach an agreement on Dunn's first-degree murder charge and a mistrial was called. Florida state attorney Angela Corey stated that her office will seek a retrial for this charge.[9]
References
- ^ "Arrest and Booking Report" (PDF). Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ^ a b c Kinner, Derek (15 February 2014). "Michael Dunn Verdict: Florida Man Found Guilty Of Attempted Murder In Loud-Music Trial". Huffington Post. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ^ Chuck, Elizabeth (28 November 2012). "Florida man pleads not guilty to shooting teen to death over loud music". NBC News. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ^ Wallace, Kimal (10 February 2014). "Michael Dunn's girlfriend: 'I heard pop, pop, pop'". HLN. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ^ McLaughlin, Elliot C. (11 February 2014). "Did Jordan Davis have weapon? Attorneys spar in loud music murder trial". CNN. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ^ "Attorney for Jordan Davis' family says it's about hate, not race".
- ^ Ross, Janell (January 25, 2013). "Ron Davis, Father Of Slain Florida Teen Jordan Davis, Ready To Fight". The Huffington Post. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ Pantazi, Andrew (January 5, 2014). "Jordan Davis' parents settle wrongful death suit with Michael Dunn". The St. Augustine Record. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ Malbran, Pia and O'Donnell, Noreen (17 February 2014). "Michael Dunn, in just released phone calls, describes himself as victim after killing teenager". Huffington Post. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
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