Articles Tagged with Trayvon Martin

Trayvon Martin: ‘Hoodies Up’ On One Year Anniversary

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Trayvon Martin, 17, was shot to death a year ago today by George Zimmerman in a case that divided a nation and challenged Florida’s “castle doctrine” law. Supporters of the family of the slain teen are calling for people to wear their hoodies “up” in his memory. The unarmed Martin was wearing a hoodie while… Read more »

A History Of Violence: Top 10 Most Violent Acts Of 2012

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The year 2012 has played host to numerous highly-publicized acts of violence. Though the number of human lives lost varies from account to account, a common thread of cruelty, desperation, and blatant disregard for human life can be found among all of this year’s most violent acts thus far. Note: The Inquisitr is not making… Read more »

Chris Rock Talks About Trayvon Martin, Race In America Today

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Comedian Chris Rock inflamed internet racial tensions last month with his accurate quip that the Independence Day we all celebrate on July 4 didn’t actually signal independence for much of the population (as slaves weren’t freed for several more decades), but, in a new interview, the popular stand-up and film star speaks on the issue… Read more »

Trayvon Martin Memorial Removal Sets Off Tensions in Sanford

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A makeshift memorial dedicated to slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin has been removed, and the controversy over the newly disassembled Trayvon Martin memorial is the latest battleground in the highly polarizing case. The Trayvon Martin memorial had been slowly building — albeit without town permits or any official sanction — at the site where the… Read more »

George Zimmerman Receiving Protection From Private Security Team

George Zimmerman Has Private Security Detail

George Zimmerman was recently released from jail on $1 million bond and now he is being held in a different kind of “prison” as he remain under 24 hour protection in a “safe house” which is monitored by a private security team at all hours of the day and night. Zimmerman was released on Friday… Read more »

George Zimmerman Granted Bail Again, Judge Sets Bond at $1 Million

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Trayvon Martin’s shooter George Zimmerman — who had been arrested and freed on bail only to be sent back to jail when it was revealed that he appeared to conspire with his wife Shelley to conceal a massive flood of PayPal donations that would have affected his bail amount — has again been granted bail… Read more »

George Zimmerman Bond Hearing Ends Without Decision, Ruling Delayed

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George Zimmerman is headed back to the pokey after a second bail hearing, one that did not result in a decision on the case. George Zimmerman — the self-appointed neighborhood watchman who sparked off a firestorm of racial bickering in the US when he shot unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin in April and walked free for… Read more »

George Zimmerman’s Wife, Shellie, Arrested For Perjury

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George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watchman who was arrested earlier this year for shooting and killing Trayvon Martin, recently had his bond revoked by a judge who said that he had lied about his access to funds. Zimmerman’s attorneys blamed the false testimony on Zimmerman’s wife, Shellie, who just been arrested on one count of perjury…. Read more »

George Zimmerman Donations Soar As He Heads Back To Jail

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George Zimmerman had his bond revoked this week when the judge overseeing his case declared that Zimmerman lied about having no money. Zimmerman at the time claimed he was indigent even though donations in the amount of $155,000 had been provided for his defense. Now the Zimmerman online defense fund has been receiving nearly $1,000… Read more »

George Zimmerman Ordered To Jail, Must Surrender By Sunday Afternoon

George Zimmerman Bond revoked after lying about finances

George Zimmerman must surrender himself to authorities by Sunday afternoon after Judge Kenneth Lester Jr. revoked his bond. The bond was revoked when it was discovered that Zimmerman mislead the court regarding his finances. George Zimmerman is facing second-degree murder charges in the death of Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman was freed in April after his wife… Read more »

George Zimmerman Back To Florida, Hopes For New Bond Hearing

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George Zimmerman has returned to Florida since a judge revoked his bond last week. Zimmerman’s attorneys are planning to ask for a new bond hearing in order to address any concerns about their client. In a posting on his website, Zimmerman’s attorney Mark O’Mara writes: “George Zimmerman has returned to Central Florida, arriving late Saturday… Read more »

Zimmerman’s Bail Lies Could Seriously Harm His Case

George Zimmerman plea: not guilty

Shooter of Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman, may have seriously shot his own defense in the foot by lying about his assets during a bail hearing. Zimmerman was ordered yesterday to surrender within 48 hours after serious omissions made during his initial bail hearing were uncovered. In addition to being untruthful about the amount of money… Read more »