Every African American in the United States need to move their money, family, knowledge back to Africa were u will be treated like the royalty you are. You don't deserve this treatment. This is not your country!!
Monday, 15 July 2013
Akon suggests blacks move to Africa following George Zimmerman Acquittal
Trayvon Martin Case: The Complete Story
As George Zimmerman was found not guilty
Saturday night for second-degree murder and manslaughter, many are
looking back to the case that spanned more than 16 months. From
17-year-old Trayvon Martin's slaying in February 2012 to the verdict
that has everyone reeling, here's a timeline of the controversial
Zimmerman case.
February 26, 2012: Martin is found shot and killed, with several eyewitnesses telling police they heard a fight, then a cry for help and a gunshot. Zimmerman, 28, is seen standing over Martin's body while wielding a handgun and reportedly sporting a bloody nose and a wound on the back of his head.
Martin is pronounced dead at the scene, and police find no weapons on him, just a bottle of iced tea and a bag of Skittles. Zimmerman claims he killed Martin in self-defense and police do not arrest him or administer a drug or alcohol test.
March 16, 2012:
Public outrage about the case begins to spread as Martin's family hears
the 911 calls made February 26. The Change.org petition from Martin's
family asking for Zimmerman to be prosecuted gathers more than 250,000
signatures in its first few days. In total, it gained 2,278,988
signatures.
March 19, 2012: The U.S. Justice Department launches an investigation into the case.
March 21, 2012: Hundreds of people take to the streets of New York calling for justice in the Martin case during a protest dubbed the Million Hoodie March, so named because of Zimmerman's assertiothat his victim looked "suspicious" in his hooded sweatshirt.
The protest was attended by Martin's parents in their first public appearance since the shooting.
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March 23, 2012: President Obama says during a White House press conference: "If I had a son, he would look like Trayvon. And I think they are right to expect that all of us as Americans are going to take this with the seriousness that it deserves and we're going to get to the bottom of exactly what happened."
That same day, 50 schools in Florida hold walkout protests, and ?uestlove goes off on Fox News correspondent Geraldo Rivera for comments the veteran newsman made in which he said, "I think the hoodie is as much responsible for Trayvon Martin's death as George Zimmerman."
March 29, 2012: Though Zimmerman originally told police that Martin knocked him down with a punch to the nose and then slammed his head repeatedly into the ground, a police surveillance tape emerges from the night Martin was shot and shows no blood or bruises on Zimmerman. Later, enhanced videos showed marks on his head.
April 3, 2012: FBI launches its own investigation.
April 11, 2012: Zimmerman goes into police custody and is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting.
June 1, 2012: Zimmerman's $150,000 bond is revoked after police learned he and his wife were speaking in code to hide their assets. He had been asking for donations first on TheRealGeorgeZimmerman.com and then on GZlegalcase.com. He had at least $135,000 in his bank account after receiving donations.
June 3, 2012: Zimmerman is back in jail, this time with a bulletproof vest.
June 12, 2012: Shellie Zimmerman is charged with perjury after lying about her and her husband's finances.
July 5, 2012: Bond is set at $1 million.
July 18, 2012: In his first televised interview, Zimmerman tells Sean Hannity that he did not stalk Martin and apologized to the victim's family.
August 30, 2012: Judge Kenneth Lester disqualifies himself from the case after a request for Zimmerman's legal team and a 5th District Court of Appeal ruling.
April 30, 2013: Under Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law, the court will not see the defense's evidence until the trial. Zimmerman had put out video reenactments on GZlegalcase.com in June 2012 of what happened during the shooting.
June 20, 2013: A jury is selected and consists of six women and four alternates.
June 24, 2013: Opening statements were heard at the beginning of the second-degree murder trial.
July 13, 2013: After 16 hours of deliberation, Zimmerman is found not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter.
February 26, 2012: Martin is found shot and killed, with several eyewitnesses telling police they heard a fight, then a cry for help and a gunshot. Zimmerman, 28, is seen standing over Martin's body while wielding a handgun and reportedly sporting a bloody nose and a wound on the back of his head.
Martin is pronounced dead at the scene, and police find no weapons on him, just a bottle of iced tea and a bag of Skittles. Zimmerman claims he killed Martin in self-defense and police do not arrest him or administer a drug or alcohol test.
March 19, 2012: The U.S. Justice Department launches an investigation into the case.
March 21, 2012: Hundreds of people take to the streets of New York calling for justice in the Martin case during a protest dubbed the Million Hoodie March, so named because of Zimmerman's assertiothat his victim looked "suspicious" in his hooded sweatshirt.
The protest was attended by Martin's parents in their first public appearance since the shooting.
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March 23, 2012: President Obama says during a White House press conference: "If I had a son, he would look like Trayvon. And I think they are right to expect that all of us as Americans are going to take this with the seriousness that it deserves and we're going to get to the bottom of exactly what happened."
That same day, 50 schools in Florida hold walkout protests, and ?uestlove goes off on Fox News correspondent Geraldo Rivera for comments the veteran newsman made in which he said, "I think the hoodie is as much responsible for Trayvon Martin's death as George Zimmerman."
March 29, 2012: Though Zimmerman originally told police that Martin knocked him down with a punch to the nose and then slammed his head repeatedly into the ground, a police surveillance tape emerges from the night Martin was shot and shows no blood or bruises on Zimmerman. Later, enhanced videos showed marks on his head.
April 3, 2012: FBI launches its own investigation.
June 1, 2012: Zimmerman's $150,000 bond is revoked after police learned he and his wife were speaking in code to hide their assets. He had been asking for donations first on TheRealGeorgeZimmerman.com and then on GZlegalcase.com. He had at least $135,000 in his bank account after receiving donations.
June 3, 2012: Zimmerman is back in jail, this time with a bulletproof vest.
June 12, 2012: Shellie Zimmerman is charged with perjury after lying about her and her husband's finances.
July 5, 2012: Bond is set at $1 million.
July 18, 2012: In his first televised interview, Zimmerman tells Sean Hannity that he did not stalk Martin and apologized to the victim's family.
August 30, 2012: Judge Kenneth Lester disqualifies himself from the case after a request for Zimmerman's legal team and a 5th District Court of Appeal ruling.
April 30, 2013: Under Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law, the court will not see the defense's evidence until the trial. Zimmerman had put out video reenactments on GZlegalcase.com in June 2012 of what happened during the shooting.
June 20, 2013: A jury is selected and consists of six women and four alternates.
June 24, 2013: Opening statements were heard at the beginning of the second-degree murder trial.
July 13, 2013: After 16 hours of deliberation, Zimmerman is found not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter.
Rihanna took to Instagram voicing her opinion on Trayvon Martin case
"A child was gunned down for no reason!" Rihanna wrote. "And nothing about that sounds like murder? My baby brother is 17, this rocked my whole shit! #thesystemisandhasalwaysbeenphucked"
Rihanna isn't the only celebrity to comment on the matter. Beyonce held a moment of silence for Martin at her Nashville show on Saturday evening, singing the chorus to "I Will Always Love You" as a part of the tribute. Rapper Young Jeezy made his stance known in the form of a song. Jeezy recorded a track called "It's A Cold World" about the incident and the trial. "I am in no way shape, form, or fashion am trying to capitalize off of the latest series of events," Young Jeezy said in a statement. "These are my true feelings and my form of expression about it."
Sports:Arsenal to tempt Liverpool with £35m offer for Suarez
Arsenal are determined to land Luis Suarez and will make a £35million offer for the wantaway Liverpool star this week.The Uruguayan is fast emerging as Arsene Wenger’s No.1 target this summer and a mega-money swoop is gathering pace at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal have seen an initial enquiry rejected out of hand by the Merseysiders, who want at least £40million for the South American.
Obama's statement following Zimmerman not guilty verdict
“The death of Trayvon Martin was a tragedy. Not just for his family, or for any one community, but for America. I know this case has elicited strong passions. And in the wake of the verdict, I know those passions may be running even higher. But we are a nation of laws, and a jury has spoken. I now ask every American to respect the call for calm reflection from two parents who lost their young son. And as we do, we should ask ourselves if we’re doing all we can to widen the circle of compassion and understanding in our own communities. We should ask ourselves if we’re doing all we can to stem the tide of gun violence that claims too many lives across this country on a daily basis. We should ask ourselves, as individuals and as a society, how we can prevent future tragedies like this. As citizens, that’s a job for all of us. That’s the way to honor Trayvon Martin.”
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