Trayvon Martin Shooting

On February 26, 2012 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by George Zimmerman in a gated community in Florida. The nation is in an uproar as more and more information is being released and the trial develops.

Print: Murder charge is filed in killing of Trayvon Martin (L.A. Times)

This article was written by Richard Fausset and posted on April 11, 2012 on the Los Angeles Times online print website. It discloses that special Prosecutor Angela Corey has charged George Zimmerman with second-degree murder in the Trayvon Martin case. The article uses quotes from individuals closely tied the case such as Corey herself and members of the Martin family on their thoughts and feelings about the decision. The author seems to indicate that the arrest of Zimmerman has eased a tension throughout the nation and possibly prevented some violent acts of retaliation.

Television News Cast: Why is the Trayvon Martin Case important? (CBS)

This was a news cast of the Face the Nation with Bob Schieffer segment on CBS. During the segment the panelists discuss how the story first broke on the national level, what factors attributed to making it such an important topic, and what the recent developments in the case mean for those involved. This outlet is particularly interesting because you are able to hear many different opinions and possible outcomes from a diverse group of people.

Blog: Wagist - Dershowitz: Zimmerman Affidavit ‘Irresponsible And Unethical’

This is blog post by Dan Linehan that discusses Harvard University law professor Alan Dershowitz’s comments on the handling of the case by special Prosecutor Angela Corey. This outlet is very informative with the author’s personal opinion of Dershowitz’s response as well as a video of the interview, a short transcript of part of said interview, and a “crime scene map” clickable at the bottom.

Social Network: Justice for Trayvon Martin (Facebook)

This is a community page on Facebook dedicated to Trayvon Martin created by hip-hop entertainment website GlobalGrind. The page features links to various media outlets with stories regarding Trayvon Martin, pictures, videos, and updates about everything Trayvon. The page was created on March 15 and has been updated at least once a day since March 21. This outlet is very different from the others because it is very personal. It reaches and brings together many people who can connect to each other through their favorite social network. It is touching to see people so dedicated to such a cause.