Highly unusual move from Zimmerman. Did it work or might the apology backfire?

posted by Dominic Carter
Fri, 04/20/2012 - 9:05pm

A routine bail hearing for George Zimmerman took a surprising turn into remorse and explanation Friday when the neighborhood watch volunteer got on the witness stand and told Trayvon Martin's parents: "I am sorry for the loss of your son."

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Politicizing the Trayvon Martin Tragedy

posted by Michael Benjamin
Sat, 03/31/2012 - 8:19pm

The longer the Trayvon Martin case remains open and the subject of daily rumors, the more politicized the circumstances surrounding George Zimmerman's actions become.

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Trayvon Martin Wouldn't Want Race Riots In His Name

posted by Vincent Nunes
Sat, 03/31/2012 - 1:47am

It's getting very weird out there, dear readers.

I'm fairly certain that the names Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman are pretty familiar, yes?

Here's what we know: Martin, armed with a pack of Skittles, a can of iced tea, dressed in a hooded sweatshirt (now made infamous by Rep. Bobby Rush), was confronted, and eventually murdered by Zimmerman.