Florida strengthens ‘stand your ground’ rule used in Trayvon Martin case

Published time: 11 Jun, 2017 14:55 Florida has passed legislation that strengthens the controversial ‘stand your ground’ law which was central to jury deliberations during the trial of Trayvon Martin’s killer, George Zimmerman. The new law places the burden of proof in “stand your ground” pretrial hearings on prosecutors, who must now show a “stand […]

Trayvon Martin awarded posthumous aviation degree from Florida university

Published time: 5 May, 2017 16:43 Florida Memorial University has announced it is awarding Trayvon Martin, a Florida teenager killed by George Zimmerman in 2012, with a degree in aeronautical science. Martin had a “love of flying,” the school says, and had aspired to become a pilot. Sabrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, Martin’s parents, will […]