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When I look back over the greatest, most memorable, most bombastic, most outrageous and most buzz-worthy television moments of 2007, I know why I love this job. ...more
December 20, 2007
It was the plea heard round the world. "Don't tase me, bro" - shouted by a University of Florida student as officers removed him from a speech by Sen. John Kerry - tops this year's list of most memorable quotes, compiled by the editor of the Yale Book of Quotations. ...more
December 20, 2007
The University of Florida student stunned by a police Taser and arrested after his fervent, videotaped outburst at an event with Sen. John Kerry said Thursday that he was only trying to raise "important issues that the media doesn't talk about." ...more
November 2, 2007
The University of Florida student stunned by a police Taser and arrested after his fervent, videotaped outburst at an event with Sen. John Kerry won't go to court if he stays out of trouble during 18 months of probation, prosecutors said Tuesday. ...more
October 31, 2007
University of Florida police were justified when they used a Taser against a student who refused to stop questioning Sen. John Kerry at a campus event, according to a state investigation released Wednesday. ...more
October 25, 2007
GAINESVILLE - University of Florida police were justified when they used a Taser against a student who refused to stop questioning Sen. John Kerry at a campus event, according to a state investigation released today. ...more
October 24, 2007
The University of Florida announced Monday it is postponing an appearance by assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian after the controversy over police use of a Taser on a student during Sen. John Kerry's speech. ...more
October 2, 2007
GAINESVILLE— The University of Florida asked state investigators Tuesday to review campus officers' use of a Taser during a forum with Sen. John Kerry, on a persistent questioner who is known for posting practical jokes online. Video of Monday's takedown of the 21-year-old student was replayed extensively on TV and the Internet. University President Bernie Machen called the confrontation "regretful" and said two officers were placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the probe. ...more
September 18, 2007
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