Zimmerman gambles by waiving 'Stand Your Ground' hearing
NBC News - By choosing not to invoke the Florida law known as “stand your ground” before his trial, George Zimmerman took a gamble...
Zimmerman waives 'Stand Your Ground' defense
NBC NEWS - Prosecutors want to know whether George Zimmerman, charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, plans to seek immunity under Florida’s 'stand your ground' self-defense law...
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 won't seek 'Stand Your Ground' hearing in April
NBC NEWS - Meanwhile, his defense team has revealed the ordeal has led Zimmerman to pack on more than 100 pounds...
A year after Trayvon's death, Sanford is healing
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
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...
Trayvon Martin's mom: His birthday a day to act
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...
Fla. Democrats want repeal of 'Stand Your Ground'
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The mother of Trayvon Martin and Democratic lawmakers are calling for the repeal of Florida's so-called 'stand your ground' law but it's unlikely to go anywhere in the state's Legislature....
Jordan Davis' killer indicted for first degree murder
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - A Florida grand jury has indicted a man on a first-degree murder charge in the death of a teenager following an argument over loud music coming from the teen's car...
Why black Americans should still bear arms
OPINION - I am still considered a target. In fact, no matter how old you become, being a black-American male, walking outside in the environment, is always rife with inherent risks...
