Just before 10pm on Saturday night, the video below shows the reading of the jury’s decision as George Zimmerman hears the words Not Guilty in his murder trial. What has been one of the most highly publicized murder cases, for the murder of Trayvon Martin is over, and Zimmerman has been found not guilty.
Millions watched online and televised video (see video replay below) as the verdict in the Zimmerman case was read in the Sanford Florida court. The jury had deliberated for more than 13 hours before rendering a verdict on Not Guilty in this case.
The jury found Zimmerman Not Guilty for the original charge of 2nd degree murder, as well as the lesser charge of manslaughter which the judge was allowing the jury to consider.
Despite concerns over violence potentially erupting in the town of Sanford in the wake of a Not Guilty decision, so far the streets of Sanford Florida are reportedly peaceful.
In the video replay of the reading of the verdict, Zimmerman showed virtually no emotion as the Not Guilty verdict was read. According to reports, it was not until the cameras were off that he showed signs of emotion with his family members.
The parents of Trayvon Martin were not in the court at the time that the jury’s verdict was read aloud.
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