What was the outcome of the Zimmerman trial?
Zimmerman was injured during the encounter and said he shot Martin in self-defense. After sixteen hours of deliberations over the course of two days, on July 13, 2013, the six-person jury rendered a not guilty verdict.
When was George Zimmerman found innocent?
July 13, 2013
Zimmerman fatally shot the unarmed, black 17-year-old on February 26, 2012, in Sanford. He was acquitted of all charges on the evening of July 13, 2013.
How much did Trayvon Martin family settle for?
$1 million
Although the amount was blacked out on the recently released official documents filed in the Seminole County Courthouse, the amount is believed to be at least $1 million.
Did Trayvon Martin’s family file a civil suit?
April 5, 2012: Ben Crump and Trayvon’s Family Win Wrongful Death Suit. Mr. Crump and the family succeed in their wrongful death suit against the Homeowners Association of the Florida Subdivisions. The lawsuit settles for an undisclosed amount after the family reportedly rejected a previous $1 million offer.
Was Trayvon the aggressor?
Authorities release new details that paint Trayvon Martin as aggressor.
Did Benjamin Crump represent Trayvon Martin?
In 2012, Crump began representing the family of Trayvon Martin, who was killed by George Zimmerman on February 26, 2012. Crump also represented Ronald Weekley Jr., a 20-year-old African-American skateboarder beaten by police in Venice, California, in 2012.
Who is Jasmine Rand?
Rand is the founding attorney of Rand Law, LLC, a Miami-based civil litigation firm. A successful civil rights attorney, professor and businesswoman, she has fought for the rights of others who faced discrimination based on race or gender.
Did Trayvon Martin break Zimmerman’s nose?
Story highlights. A medical report by George Zimmerman’s family doctor shows the neighborhood watch volunteer was diagnosed with a fractured nose, two black eyes and two lacerations on the back of the head after his fatal confrontation with Trayvon Martin.
Does Ben Crump have a wife?
Genae Angelique CrumpBenjamin Crump / Wife
What nationality is Benjamin Crump?
AmericanBenjamin Crump / Nationality
He was the first African-American to chair the Florida State University College of Law Board of Directors and currently serves on the Innocence Project Board of Directors. He is the founder and director of the Benjamin Crump Social Justice Institute.