JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The verdict in the city of Jacksonville is again raising the issue of self-defense and race in Florida, just seven months after George Zimmerman was acquitted of killing a black teenager, Trayvon Martin, about 125 miles south of here.
Michael Dunn, a 47-year-old software developer, could face 60 years in prison following his conviction Saturday on multiple counts of attempted murder for shooting into a carful of teenagers in 2012. One teenager died in the incident.
Jurors couldn't agree on the first-degree murder charge in the death of 17-year-old Jordan Davis, and a mistrial was declared.
In contrast, Zimmerman — who also claimed self-defense — was acquitted in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
Dunn's attorney has vowed to appeal.
True Crime
The hottest stories ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.
