George Zimmerman's mom calls charges a 'failure'

theGRIO REPORT - On the anniversary of her son's arrest in the killing of Miami teen Trayvon Martin, Gladys Zimmerman wrote an open letter criticizing the justice system that she says failed her family...

Zimmerman brother lashes out at 'liberal media'

Joy-Ann Reid

NEWS -- Twelve hours before he was set to appear on cable television to explain a weekend Twitter rant many have called racist, Robert Zimmermann Jr. tweeted an apology...

Zimmerman won't seek 'Stand Your Ground' hearing in April

Jeff Black, Staff Writer, NBC News

NBC NEWS - Meanwhile, his defense team has revealed the ordeal has led Zimmerman to pack on more than 100 pounds...

O'Mara: We're not trying to 'demonize' Trayvon

Joy-Ann Reid

theGRIO REPORT - O'Mara said he joins those who have denounced blogs and websites that have posted fake pictures purporting to be Trayvon, including pictures of a young man wielding a gun, and a picture of rapper The Game, who is 28 years old and covered in tattoos...

Sanford seeks closure 1 year after Trayvon death

Joy-Ann Reid

theGRIO REPORT - The shooting death of Trayvon Martin on February 26, 2012 marked a turning point for many black residents of Sanford...

A year after Trayvon's death, Sanford is healing

Kyle Hightower and Mike Schneider, Associated Press

SANFORD, Florida (AP) - One year after the shooting of an unarmed black teenager thrust this small central Florida city into the national spotlight, life in Sanford is returning to its regular rhythm...

Judge reluctant to delay in Zimmerman case

Kyle Hightower, Associated Press

SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — The judge handling the case of slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin says it would take extreme circumstances for her to grant a continuance for the self-defense immunity hearing...

Fla. hearing to set schedule in Zimmerman case

Mike Schneider, Associated Press

SANFORD, Fla. (AP) - A judge presiding over the trial of neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman is holding a hearing to discuss scheduling and jury selection...

Congresswoman introduces Trayvon Martin resolution

Joy-Ann Reid

theGRIO REPORT - A Florida congresswoman on Tuesday introduced a resolution honoring Trayvon Martin, the Florida teen whose slaying a year ago this month stirred national controversy...

Trayvon Martin's mom: His birthday a day to act

Joy-Ann Reid

theGRIO REPORT - On the night before what would have been her son Trayvon Martin’s 18th birthday, Sybrina Fulton was focused on the full schedule ahead of her...

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