Zimmerman due in court today for charges in Trayvon Martin’s death
George Zimmerman is due in court today after being charged with the February death of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin.
Zimmerman made national headlines after shooting the unarmed teen while on a neighborhood watch patrol. The incident sparked a series of rallies and other events across the country in support of Martin.
Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder. The Associated Press reports he plans to plead not guilty.
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