Vigils and protests rally nationwide after Zimmerman verdict
Thousands gather across the United States to condemn George Zimmerman acquittal in Trayvon Martin death. Demonstrators chant pray and cry as they plan vigils and rallies in 100 cities and call for federal civil rights charges. Police report several arrests in California and New York while Emmett Till references surface in Chicago event.
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White House: Obama declines to press Zimmerman charges
The White House said President Obama will not influence Justice Department decisions on civil rights charges against George Zimmerman in Trayvon Martin's death. Spokesman Jay Carney said it would be inappropriate for Obama to comment on how the department handles Zimmerman's case after the acquittal. The DOJ is reviewing whether federal civil rights charges are warranted, while questions about stand your ground were not addressed by the president.
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Holder calls Trayvon Martin killing a tragic unnecessary shooting
Attorney General Eric Holder described Trayvon Martin's death as a tragic unnecessary shooting and said the Justice Department will review evidence to see if federal charges are warranted. He spoke at Delta Sigma Theta's national convention about the case's impact and the nation's need for honest dialogue.
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