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A police officer fatally shot Javon Dawson outside a high school graduation party on June 7. The case has sparked controversy and protests. (Photo from MySpace) Photo Gallery
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St. Pete Officer Cleared In Fatal Shooting
Police administrators ruled this morning that St. Petersburg police Officer Terrence Nemeth did nothing wrong when he fatally shot 17-year-old Javon Dawson in June.
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Previous Coverage:
- 10/7/08: St. Pete Activists Fault Latest Review Into Dawson Death
- 10/6/08: FDLE Review Finds No Red Flags
- 8/22/08: St. Pete Officers Disciplined For Towing Tribute To Teen | Video
- 8/16/08: Uhurus Seek Reparations For Teens Shot By Law Enforcement
- 8/15/08: Uhurus: Community Panel Should Review Any Shooting Probes
- 8/14/08: Crist Requests Review Of Dawson Death Investigation
- 8/13/08: Uhuru Group Takes St. Pete Shooting Protest To Capitol
- 8/13/08: State Attorney: Officer Justified In St. Pete Shooting | Video
- 8/12/08: St. Pete Letter Asks For Peace, Witnesses After June Shooting | Video
- 8/7/08: Protesters Want State Attorney Off St. Pete Police Shooting Case
- 7/8/08: New Prosecutor Sought In St. Pete Shooting Inquiry
- 7/1/08: Lawyer: Witnesses Say Teen Shot By Officer Was Unarmed | Video
- 6/13/08: Activist: Shooting Witnesses Won't Talk Without Lawyers
- 6/11/08: Vigil Held For 17-Year-Old Shot By St. Petersburg Officer | Video
- 6/10/08: Teen Shot By St. Pete Police Took Thug Persona On MySpace
- 6/10/08: Dad: 'The St. Petersburg Police Department Took My Son's Life' | Video
- 6/9/08: Officer In St. Pete Shooting Is Rookie With Good Record
- 6/8/08: St. Pete Police Kill Teen After Shots Fired At Gun At Graduation Party
Commentary On The Case
The shooting of Javon Dawson has galvanized the St. Petersburg community. Visit a Web site by the activists who are calling for an investigation, and read what Tampa Tribune columnists have to say about the case.
Justice For Javon Dawson site
Joe O'Neill: Firing Weapons Is Not The Way To Celebrate Anything
Dan Ruth: Shots Bring Out Race-Baiters In Full Force
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