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     • What makes the case exceptional is neither race nor the politics of self-defense alone but rather the complete failure to prosecute—or even investigate—before now.
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     The Real Injustice at the Heart of the Trayvon Martin Case

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   Why did George Zimmerman kill Trayvon Martin?

   • The case reflects a long history of inequality between African Americans and white Americans in the criminal justice system. The basic fact was never in dispute: on February 26, 2012 George Zimmerman shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in the town of Sanford, Florida.

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   Could Trayvon Martin have been Me 35 years ago?

   • Speaking about a week after the trial and in unusually frank and personal terms about racism and American history, President Barack Obama remarked: "Trayvon Martin could have been me, 35 years ago.” As the grassroots mobilization grew, so too did the rallying cry, “I am Trayvon Martin.” Race and the Court Room

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   Why did African Americans join Justice for Trayvon rallies?

   • As news of the killing spread, African Americans began to mobilize. Thousands descended on Sanford to participate in Justice for Trayvon rallies. An online petition started by Martin’s parents demanding that Zimmerman be prosecuted collected more than two million signatures.

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   Did Trayvon Martin riot?

   • In Washington, D.C., some carried signs that read, “Stop criminalizing black men,” while in New York City others held banners that read, “We are all Trayvon Martin.” Rioting was predicted, but nothing of consequence occurred. Like the Martins, many people shared their grief and outrage through social media.

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3. www.cbsnews.com › news › evidence-in-trayvon-martinEvidence in Trayvon Martin tells story of struggle before ...

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   May 18, 2012 · The case set off a national debate over racial profiling and the right of self-defense. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports the released evidence covers 183 pages.

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4. www.thenation.com › article › archiveThe Real Injustice at the Heart of the Trayvon Martin Case

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   Apr 18, 2012 · What makes the case exceptional is neither race nor the politics of self-defense alone but rather the complete failure to prosecute—or even investigate—before now. Among the many flaws of...

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6. www.britannica.com › event › shooting-of-Trayvon-MartinShooting of Trayvon Martin | Racial Injustice, US History

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   Shooting of Trayvon Martin, fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman in Sanford, Florida, on February 26, 2012. The shooting exposed deep divisions among Americans on race issues. Martin, a 17-year-old African American, was returning from a convenience store when he was noticed by.

7. www.rferl.org › a › explainer-trayvon-martin-verdictExplainer: Understanding The Trayvon Martin Verdict

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   Jul 16, 2013 · The Florida jury that found George Zimmerman not guilty of killing unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin relied on a controversial Florida law to reach its verdict. RFE/RL takes a look at what's...

8. origins.osu.edu › article › justice-denied-killingJustice Denied: The Killing of Trayvon Martin in Historical ...

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   African Americans demanded justice after the tragic killing of teenager Trayvon Martin, but a jury in Florida failed to convict his killer, George Zimmerman. The case reflects a long history of inequality between African Americans and white Americans in the criminal justice system. Editor's Note.

9. static.pbslearningmedia.org › media › media_filesTrayvon Martin Case Provokes Justice and Race Debate

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   On the night of February 26, 2012, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot and killed in a Florida neighborhood while on his way home from a convenience store. The killing opened emotional debates about racial profiling and self-defense laws. The man who killed Trayvon Martin was 28-year-old George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch

10. www.npr.org › 2012/04/03 › 149928191The Trayvon Martin Story And The Media : NPR

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    Apr 3, 2012 · After 911 tapes were released, the story of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed teen who was killed by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, received a flurry of national...