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Sanford March Compares Trayvon to Jesus Christ

Zimmerman ordered to take anger management after brush with law

(Newser) - Leaders from the NAACP and other groups led a massive crowd through the streets of Sanford, Florida, today to demand the arrest of George Zimmerman—and deny reports of an economic boycott, the Orlando Sentinel reports. "We want an arrest, shot in the chest," chanted the crowd, which...

Video Shows No Blood, Bruises on Zimmerman

No apparent physical signs to back up his beating story

(Newser) - Despite reporting that he was viciously attacked by Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman showed no apparent signs of abrasions, bleeding, or bruising when he was brought in for questioning by police the night he shot the teen. The handcuffed shooter appears untouched on a surveillance video—obtained by ABC News —...

Lead Cop Wanted Zimmerman Arrested

State attorney decided there wasn't enough evidence: sources

(Newser) - Another twist in the Trayvon Martin case: The chief homicide investigator probing the teenager's shooting wanted to charge George Zimmerman with manslaughter, but was overruled, sources tell ABC . Investigator Chris Serino filed an affidavit on the night of the shooting saying he was not convinced by Zimmerman's claims...

Trayvon Marchers Hit Streets Nationwide

Tampa, Columbia, Chicago among cities hosting protests for Trayvon Martin

(Newser) - A weekend of rallies for Trayvon Martin kicked off today with about a thousand marchers at a busy intersection in Tampa, Florida, and hundreds more in Columbia, SC, MSNBC reports. Many in Tampa carried Skittles and wore hoodies, as Martin did on the day he was gunned down by a...

Years Ago, Trayvon's City Forced Out Jackie Robinson

Sanford, Florida, has an unfortunate history of racism

(Newser) - The Trayvon Martin shooting has put a negative spotlight on Sanford, Florida, and Dave Zirin at the Nation points out that it's not the first time for the city. The quick version: In 1946, the mayor and outraged citizens wouldn't let the minor league Montreal Royals take the...

Sharpton Leads Trayvon Rally
 Sharpton Leads Trayvon Rally 
Mar 22, 2012 11:29 PM CDT

Sharpton Leads Trayvon Rally

Fla. state attorney quits investigation

(Newser) - Civil rights leader Al Sharpton led thousands of people in a rally yesterday in the Florida town where Trayvon Martin was shot. "We cannot allow a precedent when a man can just kill one of us and then walk out with the murder weapon," Sharpton said, flanked by...

Police Chief in Trayvon Martin Case Steps Aside

Bill Lee says his move is temporary as criticism increases

(Newser) - Major fallout today in the Trayvon Martin shooting : The police chief of Sanford, Florida, has temporarily stepped down amid mounting criticism of how his department has handled the case, reports the Orlando Sentinel . "My role as the leader of this agency has become a distraction from the investigation,"...

'Million Hoodie' Trayvon March Hits NYC

Protesters demand justice for slain Florida teen

(Newser) - Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of New York City last night to demand justice for an unarmed black Florida teen shot dead by a neighborhood watch volunteer . Many people at the "Million Hoodie March" event wore hooded tops similar to the one Trayvon Martin was wearing when...

Florida Teen's Killing Erupts Into National Story

Trayvon Martin's family wants shooter George Zimmerman prosecuted

(Newser) - An unarmed black teenager was shot and killed by Neighborhood Watch volunteer George Zimmerman on Feb. 26, and Zimmerman has yet to be charged; now Reuters reports that the FBI is monitoring the controversial Sanford, Florida, case, which has garnered nationwide attention. Trayvon Martin, 17, was walking through a gated...

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