George Zimmerman was found not guilty in the death of Trayvon Martin. The panel of six women acquitted him of charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of Martin, who was killed by ...

Following George Zimmerman's acquittal a week ago Saturday in Florida, dozens of vigils and demonstrations were held across the nation. Another round was expected this weekend in more than 100 cities.

The death of Trayvon Martin was a tragedy. Not just for his family, or for any one community, but for America. I know this case has elicited strong passions. And in the wake of the verdict, I know ...

The jury, which has been sequestered since June 24, deliberated 16 hours and 20 minutes over two days. When the verdict was read, Mr. Zimmerman, 29, smiled slightly. His wife, Shellie, was in tears, ...

Historically, federal civil rights laws go back to the Civil War when states were not enforcing the rights of African Americans under the 13th Amendment. Over the years, more statutes were passed, ...

Nobody doubts that George Zimmerman went out with a gun or that he used it to kill Trayvon Martin. But that wasn't enough for a jury conviction on second-degree murder or manslaughter charges, and ...

As Republicans parade through Tampa this week touting their party’s platform, one formerly signature Florida issue — Jeb Bush’s Stand Your Ground law — has been nowhere to be found. That probably has ...

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George Zimmerman, the Florida man that was in 2013 acquitted in the killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, was injured in a confrontation with a driver in Seminole County Monday afternoon. Zimmerman ...