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Articles by: Stand Your Ground

Family Of Teen Killed In Florida Shooting Retain Zimmerman Lawyer For Representation
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Family Of Teen Killed In Florida Shooting Retain Zimmerman Lawyer For Representation

Mark O'Mara, who defended George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin trial,  says the shooting death of Adrein Green was not justified.
By Tanya A. Christian · May 13, 2020
Stories That Helped Shape A Decade
News · Op-Ed · Politics

Stories That Helped Shape A Decade

As we look toward 2020, ESSENCE reflects on a few stories that have defined the past decade.
By Kirsten West Savali · Dec 24, 2019
George Zimmerman Sues Trayvon Martin's Family, Prosecutors, And Rachel Jeantel

George Zimmerman Sues Trayvon Martin's Family, Prosecutors, And Rachel Jeantel

The lawsuit cites allegedly newly discovered information presented in an upcoming documentary, 'The Trayvon Hoax: Unmasking the Witness Fraud that Divided America.'
By Kirsten West Savali · Dec 4, 2019
Markeis McGlockton’s Father To Son’s Murderer: ‘I Will See You In Hell’
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Markeis McGlockton’s Father To Son’s Murderer: ‘I Will See You In Hell’

Michael McGlockton said he did not forgive Drejka for taking his son away from him, and “because of you, our lives will never be the same.”
By Kirsten West Savali · Oct 11, 2019
Jury Finds Florida Man Guilty In Parking Lot Shooting Of Markeis McGlockton
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Jury Finds Florida Man Guilty In Parking Lot Shooting Of Markeis McGlockton

Michael Drejka, who shot and killed Markeis McGlockton over a handicapped parking spot, tried to use Florida's "stand your ground" law as a defense.
By Breanna Edwards · Aug 26, 2019
Sybrina Fulton Has Not Forgiven The Man Who Killed Her Son, Trayvon Martin
Culture · News · Videos

Sybrina Fulton Has Not Forgiven The Man Who Killed Her Son, Trayvon Martin

And honestly, she doesn't have to.
By Danielle Young · May 14, 2019
Sybrina Fulton, Trayvon Martin's Mother, Speaks On Forgiveness And Her Life 7 Years After His Death
Politics · Videos

Sybrina Fulton, Trayvon Martin's Mother, Speaks On Forgiveness And Her Life 7 Years After His Death

"I think Black people are not forced to forgive, but they are expected to forgive," Sybrina Fulton said in an exclusive interview with Essence.
By Yesha Callahan · May 12, 2019
Arkansas Lawmaker Stephanie Flowers Gives Viral Speech Against ‘Stand Your Ground’ Bill
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Arkansas Lawmaker Stephanie Flowers Gives Viral Speech Against ‘Stand Your Ground’ Bill

State Sen. Stephanie Flowers didn’t hold back during a debate about a “stand your ground” bill that quickly went viral.
By Paula Rogo · Mar 9, 2019
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#NoJusticeJustUs: Remembering Trayvon Martin

The Dream Defenders fought tirelessly for justice for Trayvon Martin, and seven years after his murder, the struggle continues.
By Nailah Summers · Feb 26, 2019
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