Acquittal

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Elijah McClain's mother, theGrio.com
November 7, 2023
Aurora officer Nathan Woodyard is the second officer found not guilty in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain.
Former Minneapolis officer Justin Stetson assaults Jaleel Stallings
September 5, 2021
Jaleel Stallings argued self-defense during his July trial, testifying he fired at an unmarked white van after being shot by…
March 14, 2020
JaTryone Hollis, a 20-year-old Mesquite Texas resident, who was acquitted of capital murder expressed his emotions on hearing the decision…
Botham Jean thegrio.com
December 9, 2018
Lee Merritt, the Civil Rights attorney representing the family of Botham Jean, has been cleared of 16 criminal contempt charges.
November 22, 2013
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The estranged wife of George Zimmerman said Thursday she thinks her husband has unraveled since he…
November 19, 2013
SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — George Zimmerman's arrest following a domestic dispute with his girlfriend marks the latest in a series…
November 11, 2013
HOUSTON (AP) — Singer Patti LaBelle's bodyguard has been acquitted of misdemeanor assault in a confrontation with a drunken West…
July 24, 2013
(AP) - The predictions were dire: Black people would burn and loot America's cities if George Zimmerman was found not…
July 19, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - In the wake of a Florida jury finding George Zimmerman not guilty for fatally shooting Trayvon Martin,…
July 19, 2013
theGRIO VIDEO - The reaction to the verdict resonated across many communities, with marches taking place across the country, but…
July 17, 2013
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Protests in California over George Zimmerman's acquittal went from violent one night to brief, small and…
July 16, 2013
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Four of the jurors at the George Zimmerman trial distanced themselves late Tuesday from statements that…
July 16, 2013
NBC NEWS - A decision is very likely months away. But several legal experts say it would be surprising if…
July 16, 2013
NBC Los Angeles - Los Angeles police arrested some protesters after a peaceful prayer vigil gave way to violence at…
July 15, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Despite the near 90-degree temperatures, many of the protesters wore hoodies in solidarity with Martin as they…
July 14, 2013
NBC NEWS - George Zimmerman still faces federal scrutiny and a possible civil suit that could compel him to do…
July 14, 2013
MSNBC - For the six Florida jurors who decided the fate of George Zimmerman, four minutes likely proved crucial...
July 14, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - In Detroit, there were no incidents of civil unrest, but residents and civil rights leaders reacted with…
July 12, 2013
OPINION - It appears as though everywhere you click on the Internet there is talk of whether riots would erupt…
March 19, 2013
PHILADELPHIA, Mississippi (AP) - Olen Burrage, who was acquitted in the case of three civil rights workers killed by Ku…