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English: U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a statement on the ruling in the case of the shooting of Trayvon Martin (State of Florida v. George Zimmerman ). Date
President Obama also spoke about stand-your-ground laws and pondered that, if Trayvon Martin had been armed, he might possibly have legally stood his ground on the sidewalk and shot George Zimmerman because he felt threatened. Based on that ambiguity, Obama said that perhaps such laws should be examined.
A number of high-profile citizens made public comments or released statements calling for a full investigation, including Reverend Al Sharpton, [239] [240] Reverend Jesse Jackson, [241] and President Barack Obama. [239] Speaking on the day of Zimmerman's arrest, Al Sharpton said, "Forty-five days ago, Trayvon Martin was murdered. No arrest was ...
Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old in Sanford, was stalked, confronted and then killed by George Zimmerman on his way home that Sunday in February 2012. ... If the pushback to Obama wasn’t enough to ...
Trayvon Martin’s final night began with a convenience store run, a quick trip for candy and something to drink. “It was the thing that broke everybody, all at the same time,” said Nailah ...
September 2009 Barack Obama speech to a joint session of Congress; December 2015 Oval Office address; B. ... Trayvon Martin could have been me 35 years ago; Y.
A dean at a Chicago high school is under fire for making racially insensitive remarks about Trayvon Martin. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290 ...
President Obama speaking in July 2013 about Trayvon Martin [Note 6] In July, President Obama made comments about the death of Martin after the acquittal of Zimmerman. He said, "I think it would be useful for us to examine some state and local laws to see ... if they are designed in such a way that they may encourage the kinds of altercations ...