It is not clear what effect the affidavit's conclusion will have on the federal investigation. Martin was black. Zimmerman's father is white and his mother is Hispanic.
Trayvon Martin
The Call & Post Newspaper "No Justice No Peace" standing for Trayvon Martin
A self-appointed neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman who pursued and then shot dead an unarmed Martin outside his stepmother's home last month in
Martin, a Black high-school junior, was making his way home with a bag of Skittles and a can of iced tea on Feb. 26 when Zimmerman spotted him, called a non-emergency dispatch number to report Martin looked intoxicated, followed him, and then minutes later after an altercation, shot him.
Zimmerman, 28, who is White, claimed self defense. He was never arrested and has been charged with no crime, sparking national outrage
Affidavit: Zimmerman did not use racial slur
- Friday, 13 April 2012 11:13
Atty: Zimmerman bail hearing to be held next week
- Friday, 13 April 2012 08:20
Martin family attorney Ben Crump said he wants to make the repeal or the amending of "stand your ground" laws in Florida and other states to be a big part of Trayvon Martin's legacy.
Zimmerman makes court appearance in Fla. shooting
- Thursday, 12 April 2012 12:47
The judge said an arraignment would be held on May 29 before another judge.
Trayvon died for our sins
- Thursday, 12 April 2012 09:37
Today we have more Black clergy, doctors, lawyers, educators and elected officials at any point in history.
Prosecutors face hurdles in Trayvon Martin case
- Thursday, 12 April 2012 08:43
The U.S. Justice Department's civil rights division is conducting its own civil rights investigation.
Murder charge brought in Trayvon Martin case
- Wednesday, 11 April 2012 23:11
The U.S. Justice Department's civil rights division is conducting its own investigation. But federal authorities typically wait until a state prosecution is complete before deciding how to proceed.
Zimmerman's lawyers withdraw from shooting case
- Tuesday, 10 April 2012 21:26
James Carder, a mechanic at McRobert's Auto Center, put a message on his shop that was readily visible to anyone driving down First Street: "Sanford is still a good little town."
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