Renisha McBride's Killer Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison
Theodore Wafer, the man who was found guilty of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Renisha McBride last November, was sentenced to a minimum of 17 years in prison on Wednesday.
The family of Renisha McBride, the black woman shot and killed by Theodore Wafer in 2013, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Wafer for $10 million, according to the Detroit Free Press. Wafer, convicted of second-degree murder this month, is "still shocked" by the verdict, says his lawyer.
Renisha McBride's Killer Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder
Theodore Wafer, the man who fatally shot Renisha McBride in the face on his porch last fall, has been found guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter. Wafer may receive life in prison and the possibility of parole.
What Murdered Black Boys Mean for the Renisha McBride Trial
As Theodore Wafer’s trial in the killing of Renisha McBride begins today, the question of African American humanity rears its ugly head. Looking at the recent slew of racially-charged murder cases, being a black American starts to feel like you're a Game of Thrones character — expendable.
Trial Date Set for Renisha McBride's Killer
Theodore Wafer, the man who shot Renisha McBride last year, will head to trial on July 21. The proceedings are expected to last approximately three weeks and were originally slated to begin June 2. According to the Detroit Free Press, Wafer was granted a new judge per his request in April because the previous…
Renisha McBride's Shooter Wants a New Trial Judge, Blames Facebook
Theodore Wafer is requesting a new judge for his impending June trial in connection with the fatal shooting of Renisha McBride last year. Wafer is charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter and possession of a felony firearm after he shot McBride in the face when he found her on his porch in late one night in…
Judge Sets June Trial Date for Renisha McBride's Killer
Theodore Wafer, charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Renisha McBride last November, will face trial in June. Are you ready? I think this will be like the George Zimmerman Trial II, but I'm hoping for a verdict that doesn't make me want to restage the Los Angeles riots this time.
Judge Rules That Renisha McBride's Killer Will Stand Trial
On Wednesday, Theodore Wafer, the man charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Renisha McBride on November 2, went before a judge in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. And as of this morning, that judge has ruled that there's enough evidence for Wafer, who is also charged with manslaughter and possession of a…
