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A self-appointed neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman who pursued and then shot dead an unarmed Martin outside his stepmother's home last month in Sanford, Fla., reportedly wanted to be a police officer and had called 9-1-1 50 times in the last year.

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

 


Trayvon Martin family speaks out

trayvon_parentsSharpton said Martin's parents endured "insults and lies" Monday over reports that their son attacked Zimmerman.

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Arrest demand grows in Fla teen's shooting death

trayvon_rally-_copyThe chief's decision came less than a day after city commissioners gave him a "no confidence" vote and after a couple of weeks of protests and uproar on social media websites.

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Embattled Fla. police chief steps down temporarily

Bill_LeeThe police chief has said authorities were prohibited from making an arrest based on the facts and circumstances they had at the time of the shooting. He said he continued to stand behind his agency's investigation.

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Was Fla. shooter a vigilante or good neighbor?

zimmerman_350_copyThe question is still being asked, why isn't George Zimmerman locked up?

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'Stand Your Ground Law' at center of Fla. shooting

justice_for_Trayvon_copyRepublican Gov. Rick Scott, who was elected after the law's passage, said he's open to suggestions if the Martin case illustrates problems with it.

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