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KTLA: Gang Member Faces Death in Jamiel Shaw case

Mark Horner — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:18:00 +0000

BREAKING NEWS KTLA-TV in Los Angeles has just published a report stating that prosecutors will seek the death penalty for accused killer Pedro Espinoza. Espinoza is charged with killing high school football star Jamiel Shaw II last year. It’s not only an emotionally charged case, but a political one, too. Espinoza, an illegal immigrant, had [...]

"Jamiel’s Law" petition falls short of making LA’s May ballot

Mark Horner — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:16:01 +0000

It's a murder case that broke many hearts, strained race relations and fueled intense debate over illegal immigration. Some had hoped that "something good" could emerge from the March 2, 2008 shooting death of a 17-year-old boy named Jamiel Shaw II.

Ice Cube video focuses on Jamiel Shaw murder

Mark Horner — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:52:34 +0000

Why me? It’s a fitting title for a new song and video from rapper Ice Cube. The centerpiece of the video is the Jamiel Shaw Jr. murder case. It’s a story Beyond90Seconds.com has followed closely. Shaw was gunned down in March while walking home and speaking to his girlfriend on his cell phone. Police say the [...]

Shaw murder named one of year’s top high school sports stories (VIDEO)

Mark Horner — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:26:53 +0000

Rise Magazine has included the murder of 17-year-old high school football star Jamiel Shaw II in its list of top high school sports stories of 2007-2008. The list was also published today on the magazine’s Web site, RiseMag.com. In beginning its overview of the Shaw case, Rise Magazine writes: It seems obvious to label the [...]