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Zimmerman’s 2005 MySpace account reveals racist tirade and legal troubles

George Zimmerman has rallied funds and support on the Web. But his forgotten 2005 MySpace account yields some disturbing details about the Florida man who fatally shot Trayvon Martin. 

On May 2, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Zimmerman lawyers plead case on Twitter, Facebook

Lawyers for the man accused of killing Florida teen Trayvon Martin have launched a massive social media campaign to counter supposed media bias. 

On Apr 30, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Zimmerman site raises $200K

The family of slain teenager Trayvon Martin isn't happy about the massive sum, which may have helped Zimmerman pay his bail.

On Apr 27, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Protestors take to the streets over firefighter’s racist Facebook rant

The investigation is proceeding too slow for some.

On Apr 26, 2012 by Kris Holt

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Worth 1,000 Words: @OSTrayvonMartin

A visual tribute to the Orlando Sentinel's up-to-date reporting on the George Zimmerman trial. 

On Apr 20, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Racist Facebook rant about Trayvon Martin lands firefighter in hot water

Miami Dade Fire Rescue is investigating Capt. Brian Beckmann following a rant against Martin and "welfare dependent excuses for parents."

On Apr 16, 2012 by Kris Holt

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Rapper Plies pays tribute to Trayvon Martin

The day after George Zimmerman was charged for the murder of teen Trayvon Martin, Florida rapper released a new anthem, "We are Trayvon."

On Apr 12, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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George Zimmerman charged!

Twitter erupts with the news that George Zimmerman will face second-degree murder charges for killing Trayvon Martin.

On Apr 11, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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George Zimmerman makes public appeal with new website

Both photos posted on the site, however, have racist connotations—an association that can't possibly help the Florida man who fatally shot Tryvon Martin. 

On Apr 10, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Spike Lee reaches settlement with older couple whose lives he turned upside down

Spike Lee tweeted an address, directing people to the wrong George Zimmerman house. By the time he corrected it, it was too late. 

On Mar 30, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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White supremacist hacks Trayvon Martin’s email account, leaks messages online

A racist hacker has released what he claims are the private messages of Trayvon Martin, the Florida teen who was fatally shot last month.

On Mar 29, 2012 by [email protected]

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No hoodies in the House

House member Bobbie Rush wanted to show his support for slain teen Trayvon Martin. He got booted from the floor, and Twitter went crazy.      

On Mar 28, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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Spike Lee retweet threatens safety of elderly couple

The acclaimed director retweeted a Florida address that he thought belonged to George W. Zimmerman. 

On Mar 28, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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How Pinterest helps raise awareness about Trayvon Martin

Think Progress’s Hoodies for Trayvon pinboard provides a strong and lasting visual tribute to the late Florida teen. 

On Mar 26, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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What’s the real purpose of Twitter’s @WeLoveTrayvon?

The Twitter account has gained 40,000 followers with promises to make donations to Trayvon Martin Foundation—except that organization doesn't exist. 

On Mar 26, 2012 by Kevin Collier