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Trayvon Martin

Trayvon Martin Family Holds Vigil In NYC To Mark Anniversary Of Son’s Death

The 17-year-old unarmed black teenager was killed Feb. 26, 2012, in Sanford, Fla., by neighborhood watch leader George Zimmerman after the two got into a confrontation.

2013/02/26

George Zimmerman (credit: Seminole County Sheriff`s Office)

Judge: George Zimmerman Can Be Released On Bail

By questioning a state investigator on the witness stand during a routine bail hearing, George Zimmerman’s defense attorney showed some of the weaknesses in prosecutors’ claims that the neighborhood watch volunteer committed second-degree murder, legal experts say.

2012/04/21

Carmelo Anthony (credit: Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Carmelo Anthony Hosts Family Of Trayvon Martin At MSG

Carmelo Anthony invited the family of Trayvon Martin into the Knicks’ locker room before Friday’s game against the Wizards.

WFAN–2012/04/15

George Zimmerman (C) appears for a bond hearing at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility April 12, 2012 in Sanford, Florida. (Photo by Gary Green/The Orlando Sentinel-Pool/Getty Images)

George Zimmerman Makes First Court Appearance In Shooting Death Of Trayvon Martin

During the brief appearance Thursday, Zimmerman stood up straight and wore a gray prison jumpsuit. He spoke only to answer “Yes, sir,” after he was asked basic questions about the charge against him.

2012/04/12

Mugshot of George Zimmerman (credit: Seminole County Sheriff`s Office)

Special Prosecutor Charges George Zimmerman With Second-Degree Murder In Trayvon Martin Shooting Death

George Zimmerman is in custody, and has been charged with second-degree murder in the Trayvon Martin case.

2012/04/11

Trayvon Martin tribute in Elmwood Park, N.J. (credit: Marla Diamond/WCBS 880)

Special Prosecutor: Grand Jury Will Not Hear Trayvon Martin Case

Special prosecutor Angela Corey says she will not bring the Trayvon Martin shooting death before a grand jury.

2012/04/09

George Zimmerman (credit: Orange County Sheriff's Office via Getty Images)

Source: NBC Producer Fired Over Misleading Zimmerman 911 Audio

The producer’s dismissal followed an internal investigation that led to NBC apologizing for having aired the audio.

2012/04/07

Newark Councilman Ronald Rice, Jr. (file / credit: City of Newark)

Newark Residents, Leaders Vent About Violence At Public Meeting

Recent shootings and other crimes in Newark’s West Ward have gotten to a point where residents, along city and school district leaders, feel the need to vent.

2012/03/29

Trayvon Martin (credit: Handout via CBS 2)

Hempstead To Hold Rally In Support Of Slain Florida Teen Trayvon Martin

Hempstead Mayor Wayne Hall, members of the village board of trustees and a local county legislator are expected to attend Saturday’s 1 p.m. rally in the parking lot outside Hempstead Village Hall.

2012/03/29

Church tribute for Trayvon Martin (credit: CBS 2)

NY Church Members Wear Hoodies In Memory Of Trayvon Martin

Wearing hoodies in honor of the Florida teen, hundreds at the Middle Collegiate Church in the East Village voiced their concern and anger. Many said they believe it may have been racially motivated.

2012/03/25

Protesters demonstrate at a rally for slain teenager Trayvon Martin on March 22, 2012 in Sanford, Florida. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Al Sharpton: “Wave Of Civil Disobedience” Planned To Protest Fla Teen’s Death

Activists are planning “a wave of civil disobedience” to protest the shooting death of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla., the Rev. Al Sharpton said Saturday.

2012/03/25

Trayvon Martin (credit: Handout via CBS 2)

Sharpton Promises Protests Over Shooting Of Fla. Teenager Trayvon Martin

Rev. Al Sharpton says organizers would hold a series of nonviolent protests calling for the arrest of the crime watch volunteer who confronted the unarmed black teenager because he thought he looked “suspicious,” and then shot him.

2012/03/24

(credit: CBS 2)

M.B. Wants Prison For Ravi In Rutgers Webcam Case

The man who had intimate encounters with Rutgers student Tyler Clementi will draft an impact statement that his lawyer plans to read when Dharun Ravi is sentenced on May 21.

2012/03/23

Trayvon Martin (credit: Handout via CBS 2)

‘Million Hoodie March’ Held In Union Square In Memory Of Slain Florida Teenager

“This is not a black and white thing – this is about a right or wrong thing,” the victim’s mother, Sabryna Fulton, said at the Union Square rally.

2012/03/21

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