Crime & Safety

Trayvon Martin Case: What Would Your Verdict Be?

George Zimmerman wasn't found guilty. What are your thoughts on this case?

By Jon Gargis 

The Florida murder trial that had many across the nation watching came to an end last week when the defendant was found not guilty.

George Zimmerman faced a 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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