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Tuesday, June 18, 2013  During jury selection at George Zimmerman's trial for shooting Trayvon Martin, which is continuing for a seventh day Tuesday, Circuit Judge Debra Nelson has been listening to testimony from voice recognition experts.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Jury selection begins Monday in the Orlando suburb of Sanford, Fla., the scene of massive protests.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Does evidence that Trayvon Martin used marijuana have any relevance to George Zimmerman's trial for shooting and killing the unarmed teen?

Saturday, December 29, 2012  2012 has been, in many ways, the year of the human spirit. From the littlest philanthropists, widespread goodwill, to the power of social media fueling mass movements, we've covered numerous stories that exemplify humanity.

Friday, November 30, 2012  Unlike the Martin case, there were several witnesses to this shooting and there was no scuffle before 17-year-old Jordan Davis was shot to death.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  In an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity televised Wednesday, George Zimmerman said he felt the course of the night 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was killed "was all God's plan."

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Florida police chief who led initial probe into Trayvon Martin's fatal shooting is fired

Monday, June 04, 2012  Zimmerman back in Florida jail; attorney seeking new bond hearing for Trayvon Martin shooter

Friday, May 18, 2012  Evidence mixed for George Zimmerman's claim that he shot Trayvon Martin in self-defense

Monday, April 23, 2012  Neighborhood watch shooter George Zimmerman released from jail on $150,000 bond in Trayvon Martin case

Friday, April 20, 2012  Judge sets bail at $150K for George Zimmerman, who is charged in Trayvon Martin's death

Thursday, April 12, 2012  LaBreonna Bland, a UM-Flint senior, gathered a handful of students to take a picture together Thursday evening, in a show of support for Trayvon Martin and his family. It’s a snapshot of the public outrage the teenager's death sparked. Zimmerman was arrested and charged Wednesday, but students say it took too long, and something's wrong with the public justice system.

Thursday, April 12, 2012  Updated with new video: Neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman makes appearance on second-degree murder charge

Thursday, April 12, 2012  Hurdles face Florida prosecutors in murder case against volunteer in Trayvon Martin shooting

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  Neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman has been arrested and faces a charge of second-degree murder in the shooting of Trayvon Martin.