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In one of the most watched trials in America in the case of George Zimmerman v the State of Florida for the 2012 murder of Trayvon Martin, Zimmerman was acquitted on all charges.
At around 10:15 pm Saturday, July the six member jury reached a decision following 16 hours of deliberation. They had been given the chance to convict Zimmerman of manslaughter but did not do so, despite asking for a clarification of the charge earlier in the evening, the Miami Herald reported.
While the all female juror, of Zimmerman's peers were left to decide if he was a cold blooded murder or a well-to-do neighborhood watchman, they concluded with the latter causes the nation to respond with hurt, anger, pain, and prayer for the Martin family.
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While the nation took to social media to respond to the verdict, it was apparent that it remains deeply divided, however; one fact that cannot be argued is that racism is still alive and rearing its ugly head in America.
Within seconds of the verdicts announcement the millions of spectators took to social media to express their thoughts. Check out the aggregation of Tweets from some of you favorite celebrities and more.
This is the saddest news ever!!! #whatsjustice #pray4theMartinFamily
— Rihanna (@rihanna) July 14, 2013
#Disappointed literally in tears right now, over the way a KILLER was found not guilty!!? KeepingTrayvon's family in my prayers! In shock! — KELENDRIA ROWLAND (@KELLYROWLAND) July 14, 2013
Black Parents hold your kids at home because apparently killing black children is okay — marlon wayans (@MARLONLWAYANS) July 14, 2013
Plexico did 2 years for shooting himself b...ya dont see anything wrong wit that? — IG: Moneymarv15 (@MRstackitup365) July 14, 2013
May God console the Martins at this time; as well as every other family that's gone through this type of injustice. — Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) July 14, 2013
Plexico did 2 years for shooting himself b...ya dont see anything wrong wit that? — IG: Moneymarv15 (@MRstackitup365) July 14, 2013
i cant even imagine Trayvon's parents pain. — Rob Markman (@RobMarkman) July 14, 2013
Lock a man away for dogfighting (which is wrong) for two years . But u can kill a. Child tho. — Wale Folarin (@Wale) July 14, 2013
Black Parents hold your kids at home because apparently killing black children is okay — marlon wayans (@MARLONLWAYANS) July 14, 2013
Can't be surprised... Black life has no value in this country — QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) July 14, 2013
I am confused why the prosecution and the defense teams are laughing during this press conference. What is so funny? Seriously. — Alicia Quarles (@alicialquarles) July 14, 2013
We live in many Americas. Mine doesn't look like yours. — Toki Wright (@mrwrighttc) July 14, 2013
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