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July 13, 2013

George Zimmerman found not guilty in death of Trayvon Martin

NBC NEWS - A Florida jury acquitted George Zimmerman on Saturday night in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin...
July 13, 2013

In black Sanford, a place to gather and wait for a verdict

SANFORD, Fla. — Police Chief Cecil Smith drew a mix of high-fives and heckles as he walked down the main…
July 13, 2013

Even after the verdict, legal action may continue in Zimmerman case

OPINION - There are five likely scenarios that still could unfold as this trial draws to a conclusion, even if…
July 13, 2013

Zimmerman jury begins 2nd day of deliberations

NBC NEWS - The jury in the George Zimmerman trial began deliberating for a second day Saturday morning...
July 12, 2013

Should there be talk of riots in the wake of a Zimmerman verdict?

OPINION - It appears as though everywhere you click on the Internet there is talk of whether riots would erupt…
July 12, 2013

George Zimmerman case goes to the jury

NBC NEWS - A Florida jury began deliberating the fate of George Zimmerman on Friday after the defense and prosecution…
July 12, 2013

Defense: Zimmerman 'not guilty of anything but protecting his own life'

(AP) - The defense in the George Zimmerman trial urged jurors Friday to acquit him in the death of Trayvon…
July 12, 2013

Geraldo: If jury were in Zimmerman’s shoes, they’d kill Trayvon Martin

theGRIO REPORT - Geraldo Rivera, host of Geraldo at Large, said on Fox News earlier today that he believes the…
July 12, 2013

Trayvon Martin's parents want 'justice' for son in Zimmerman trial

NBC News - The parents of slain Florida teenager Trayvon Martin say they want to see "justice" in the second-degree…
July 12, 2013

Zimmerman trial: Case bound for jury today

NBC NEWS - Jurors in the trial of George Zimmerman will have three options when they begin deliberations Friday...
July 11, 2013

Florida on guard for any post-Zimmerman unrest

MIAMI (AP) — Police and city leaders in Florida say are preparing for the possibility of mass protests or even…
July 11, 2013

Closing arguments start in Zimmerman trial

SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — George Zimmerman profiled 17-year-old Trayvon Martin assuming he was up to no good, and that led…
July 11, 2013

Judge to consider lesser charges for George Zimmerman

NBC NEWS - The Florida judge in George Zimmerman’s second-degree murder trial will decide Thursday whether she will allow the…
July 10, 2013

PSA released warning against violence over Zimmerman trial verdict

theGRIO REPORT - In preparation for the upcoming verdict in the George Zimmerman trial, Florida authorities released a public service…
July 10, 2013

Expert: Zimmerman was in worse shape than Trayvon Martin

SANFORD, Florida (AP) — An expert on gunshot wounds hired by the defense testified Tuesday that a neighborhood watch volunteer's…
July 10, 2013

George Zimmerman declines to testify, defense rests

NBC NEWS - Defense lawyers for George Zimmerman, charged with the second-degree murder of Trayvon Martin, rested their case on…
July 10, 2013

Zimmerman judge: Texts, animation depicting fight inadmissible

NBC NEWS - A judge ruled that an animation depicting the fatal fight between Martin and Zimmerman and text messages…
July 10, 2013

Prosecution: Zimmerman witness may have showed up too early

NBC NEWS - A witness who testified in the George Zimmerman trial may have been present during court proceedings weeks…
July 9, 2013

'Angry Trayvon' gaming app pulled after backlash

theGRIO REPORT - 'Angry Trayvon', a game developed for smartphone use, has been pulled from the Android app store following…
July 8, 2013

Trayvon Martin's father: Screams for help on 911 call are from my son

SANFORD, Fla. (AP) - Trayvon Martin's father testified Monday that he never denied it was his son's voice screaming for…