Crime & Safety
Trayvon Martin Case: What Would Your Verdict Be?
George Zimmerman was found not guilty of second-degree murder or manslaughter, What are your thoughts on the case?
The following article was written by Jon Gargis
The Florida murder trial that has had many across the nation watching came to an end.
George Zimmerman was found not guilty of second-degree murder charge over the fatal shooting of unarmed black teen Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman’s defense team claimed their defendant shot Martin in self-defense.
The case was in the hands in the jury of six women, who had the choice of handing down one of three verdicts—guilty of second-degree murder, guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter, or not guilty.
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