NewsBank: Stand Your Ground Laws and the Zimmerman Case

Important Announcement July 15, 2013 The recent trial of George Zimmerman for shooting Trayvon Martin has captured the attention of people around the world. Now with Zimmerman’s acquittal, the Stand Your Ground and self-defense laws in many states are being reviewed and, maybe, even questioned.
To keep you up to date on the latest related developments about this issue, others related to the event and the aftermath of the verdict, articles from around the world are being featured in the Current Issues in the News Special Report available as part of your NewsBank subscription. The event and its issues have both local and global implications. To gain a thorough understanding, you will find articles from news sources originating within Florida, other U.S. states and in countries from around the world. These articles contain background information on the law, reactions, opinions, personal stories and more, and serve to provide excellent perspectives on these laws. New information will be added as it becomes available.
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