Valerie Houston

On anniversary of Trayvon Martin’s death, activists looking for change

Conflict & Justice

One year ago, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by George Zimmerman while walking in a gated community. That much is agreed. Zimmerman says his conduct was lawful under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. Prosecutors disagree. But either way, activists are working to change the law.

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