A jury in Florida has ruled that George Zimmerman is not guilty in the second-degree murder of unarmed African-American teenager Trayvon Martin. The high-profile case sparked massive debate and controversy in the United States.
The 29-year-old former neighborhood watch volunteer was acquitted of all charges on Saturday for the fatal shooting of Martin. Zimmerman could have been sentenced to life in prison for second-degree murder or up to 30 years for manslaughter if found guilty. He claimed he acted in self-defense.
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