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George Zimmerman Verdict: Celebs React on Twitter

Stars took to social media to react to the George Zimmerman verdict in the tragic case of Trayvon Martin.
By Whitney Gaspard · Updated October 28, 2020
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Celebs React To Verdict

“This is a shameful decision by the jury. Had Zimmerman not considered Trayvon a suspect, and followed him, Trayvon would be alive today.” – Roland Martin

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Celebs React To Verdict

“Praying for his family… #riptrayvonmartin” -Monica

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Celebs React To Verdict

“If #trayvonmartin was the one w/ gun stalking #Zimmerman; could he have shot & killed George Zimmerman in an altercation that HE initiated? #WhenPigsFly” -Star Jones

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Celebs React To Verdict

“Not guilty? How is this possible?” -Tatyana Ali

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Celebs React To Verdict

“Praying for the Martin family and every family who has been affected by senseless violence” – Gabrielle Union

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Celebs React To Verdict

“Now, what do I tell my boys?…” -Charles Blow

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Celebs React To Verdict

“GEORGE ZIMMERMAN FOUND NOT GUILTY #NOJUSTICENOPEACE” -Sean “Diddy” Combs

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Celebs React To Verdict

“Prayers of strength and courage to @SybrinaFulton and the family of Trayvon. I just cannot imagine their compounded grief right now…” -Holly Robinson Peete

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Celebs React To Verdict

“I cant even speak. @trayvonmartin” -Nicole Ari Parker

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Celebs React To Verdict

“I’m ashamed for the State of Florida. It just shows how much farther we still have to go. #TrayvonMartin” -Boris Kodjoe

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Celebs React To Verdict

“My heart aches for the Martin family. A young boy’s life cut short too soon. I am sick right now. #whereisjustice #trayvonmartin” -Sherri Shepherd

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Celebs React To Verdict

“Unbelievable!” – Tasha Smith

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Celebs React To Verdict

“From Emmett Till to Trayvon Martin it is very clear what the value of a black boys life is worth.” -Dr. Steve Perry

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Celebs React To Verdict

“My heart hurts” – John Legend

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Celebs React To Verdict

“This is the saddest news ever!!! #whatsjustice #pray4theMartinFamily” -Rihanna

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Celebs React To Verdict

“History proves that just because it’s the “Law” doesn’t make it right.” – Nick Cannon

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Celebs React To Verdict

“May God console the Martins at this time; as well as every other family that’s gone through this type of injustice.” – Nicki Minaj

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Celebs React To Verdict

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr” -Sanaa Lathan

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Celebs React To Verdict

“Whenever some one has done wrong, they will have to face it. No matter what. God will handle it. For there is no power greater than His.” – Ciara

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Celebs React To Verdict
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Celebs React To Verdict

“Don’t forget to set your clocks back 100 years” That about sums it up. Good night ya’ll. #RipTrayvonMartin” – Malinda Williams

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Celebs React To Verdict

“Stop saying the system needs 2 change and JUST CHANGE IT, ppl. YOUR vote matters.Midterm elections! Show up for TrayvonMartin & OscarGrant” -Octavia Spencer

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Celebs React To Verdict
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Celebs React To Verdict

“This is not “only” about race. This is about laws that allow racist acts to go unpunished. We must change laws that promote injustice” – Russell Simmons

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Celebs React To Verdict

“A child is dead & the man that killed him is free & again the child is Black…My country tis of thee?” – Steve Harvey

George Zimmerman Verdict: Celebs React on Twitter
TOPICS:  Twitter