America’s top law enforcement official has condemned the “Stand Your Ground” laws spotlighted by the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin and the subsequent trial of his killer, George Zimmerman.
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Monday 05 November 2012
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Wednesday 03 October 2012
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Documents show Trayvon Martin was shot through the heart and George Zimmerman suffered broken nose
Friday 18 May 2012
Trayvon Martin was shot through the heart at close range and George Zimmerman had a broken nose, bruises and cuts on the back of his head, new documents show.
George Zimmerman released from Florida jail on bail
Monday 23 April 2012
George Zimmerman has been released from a Florida jail on $150,000 bond as he awaits trial for shooting Trayvon Martin.
Prayers for peace as Trayvon's killer appears in court at last
Thursday 12 April 2012
Accused man will insist that he shot the black teenager in self-defence, say lawyers
How Neo-Nazis are running rule over Trayvon's town
Thursday 12 April 2012
As George Zimmerman is charged over the death of a black teenager, Guy Adams examines the simmering racial tensions in Sanford, Florida
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Friday 30 March 2012
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Friday 30 March 2012
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Policeman suspended over Trayvon comments
Wednesday 28 March 2012
The furore over the shooting of a 17-year-old African- American on a Florida street one month ago continued to rage yesterday as the victim's parents attended hearings on hate crimes in Washington, and outrage erupted in New Orleans over comments made by a police officer about the case.
Policeman sparks fresh Trayvon outrage by branding him a 'thug'
Wednesday 28 March 2012
Officer suspended and city on edge as murdered teenager's family meet politicians in Washington
Shooting of unarmed black teenager sparks racial outrage
Wednesday 21 March 2012
Vigilante gunman remains free nearly one month after killing in Florida amid mounting accusations of racism
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US army doctor returns arm to Vietnamese soldier fifty years after he took it as a souvenir
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Demand for food banks has nothing to do with benefits squeeze, says Work minister Lord Freud
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