Infographic
Interactive
Photo
Video
Florida Task Force on ‘Stand Your Ground’ Gives the Controversial Law a Vote of Confidence
by Jamilah King on February 27 2013, 8:57AM
In the aftermath of the Trayvon Martin shooting, Florida Governor Rick Scott appointed a task force to examine the state’s ‘kill at will’ law. Their conclusion? It works just fine.
Topics: Criminal Justice, Trayvon Martin
by Jorge Rivas on February 26 2013, 3:40PM
Hip hop artist Chuck D. was a guest on CNN with Carol Costello earlier today to discuss the impact that the slaying of Trayvon Martin had on the nation one year later. “The bottom line is this: back when I…
Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW Blog
George Zimmerman Cites Massive Weight Gain in Reason to Postpone Trial
by Jamilah King on February 26 2013, 11:36AM
His lawyers are citing his weight gain as a sign of his emotional distress and mental state in their effort to postpone his criminal trial, which is set to start in June.
Topics: /NOW Blog
The Fight for Accountability Continues for Trayvon Martin’s Family
by Jamilah King on February 26 2013, 10:21AM
Zimmerman will get his day(s) in court.
Topics: /NOW Blog
After Trayvon: Acts of Kindness, Courage and Resistance
by Jorge Rivas on February 26 2013, 9:25AM
One year ago, unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin was shot to death by self-appointed neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman. A look at how people from all walks of life came together to support his family and call for justice.
Topics: Criminal Justice, Trayvon Martin
Trayvon Martin Would Have Turned 18 Today
by Jorge Rivas on February 5 2013, 6:17PM
Supporters mark Trayvon Martin’s 18th birthday in Sanford , Fla on Tuesday, February 5, 2013. The Orlando Sentinel captured video of supporters celebrating his birthday….
Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW Blog
George Zimmerman’s Attorneys Receive Trayvon Martin’s School Records
by Jorge Rivas on January 16 2013, 12:43PM
The legal team for George Zimmerman, the man accused of shooting and killing Trayvon Martin, has received a copy of the 17-year-old’s school records, the Orlando Sentinel reported Tuesday. “We are entitled to receive the school records because some information…
Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog
Homicides Increase After States Adopt ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws, Study Finds
by Jorge Rivas on January 4 2013, 12:34PM
The study by Texas A&M economist Mark Hoekstra also also found the laws have “zero deterrence” effect.
Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW Blog
George Zimmerman Sues NBC Over Edited 911 Tape
by Jorge Rivas on December 7 2012, 11:16AM
Zimmerman is charged in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW Blog
Winner of Trayvon Martin Look-Alike Contest to Receive Prize
by Jorge Rivas on October 25 2012, 1:47PM
A Topeka teenager is scheduled to receive an award on Friday for winning a Trayvon Martin Look-Alike contest.
Trayvon Martin’s Parents Launch Fund to Fight Stand Your Ground Laws
by Jorge Rivas on October 22 2012, 5:22PM
The parents of slain Florida teenager Trayvon Martin have launched a new fund and political committee to “Stand Your Ground” laws across the country.
Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW Blog
Zimmerman Defense Turns To Trayvon Martin’s Facebook, School Records
by Jorge Rivas on October 19 2012, 10:05AM
O’Mara said he wants to see school records from two high schools and a middle school, alongside archives of Martin’s activity on Twitter and Facebook.
Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW Blog
Mark Your Calendars: Trial Date Set for George Zimmerman
by Julianne Hing on October 18 2012, 1:15PM
The journey to bring Zimmerman to justice has been a long one.
Topics: /NOW Blog, Trayvon Martin
George Zimmerman Granted New Judge in Trayvon Martin Case
by Jorge Rivas on August 29 2012, 5:03PM
The Fifth District Court of Appeal in Daytona Beach today ruled that George Zimmerman, the man accused of murdering Trayvon Martin, should get a new judge.
Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW Blog
George Zimmerman Judge Lets Trayvon Martin Murder Suspect Travel to Meet Lawyers
by Jorge Rivas on August 24 2012, 1:24PM
On Friday morning Lester granted Zimmerman permission to leave the county and travel to Orange County, California to meet with lawyers.
Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW Blog
George Zimmerman Posts Bilingual Message Online
by Jorge Rivas on July 20 2012, 3:49PM
“Hola, les habla Jorge Zimmerman,” says the man who up until now has been going by George Zimmerman in the two minute video posted to YouTube Thursday.
Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW Blog
Barbara Walters Flew to Zimmerman but Declined to Interview Him Due to His Demands
by Jorge Rivas on July 19 2012, 1:34PM
Barbara Walters revealed on Thursday that she had rejected demands made by Trayvon Martin shooter George Zimmerman in exchange for an interview.
Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW Blog
Trayvon Martin’s Dad: ‘I Don’t Understand What God’ Zimmerman Worships
by Jorge Rivas on July 19 2012, 11:13AM
Tracy Martin, the teen’s father said. “I really don’t understand what God he worships because it’s not the same God that I worship.”
Topics: /NOW Blog
George Zimmerman to Make First Media Interview on Hannity Show Tonight
by Jorge Rivas on July 18 2012, 3:01PM
George Zimmerman will appear on The Sean Hannity Show tonight for a full hour in his first media interview on the killing of Trayvon Martin, TVNewser reports.
Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW Blog
Zimmerman’s Lawyer Outs Witness #9
by Jorge Rivas on July 16 2012, 5:03PM
The witness was identified as “Witness 9” and remained anonymous until Monday afternoon when Zimmerman’s lawyers outed her.
Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW Blog
Popular Threads
Recent Comments