Neighbors, Fear, and the Law: The Trayvon Martin Case and Its Legacy
Location
Janet Ayers Academic Center, Room 4094
Presentation Type
Presentation
Start Date
26-9-2025 1:00 PM
Description
On February 26, 2012, 17 year-old Trayvon Martin was walking to his father’s home when he was killed by George Zimmerman, a volunteer with a “neighborhood watch” group. Charged with second degree murder and manslaughter, Zimmerman’s acquittal sparked immediate protests around the country and fueled discussions on race and crime. What, if anything, have we learned and what changes have been made in the law?
Recommended Citation
Chao, Ray, "Neighbors, Fear, and the Law: The Trayvon Martin Case and Its Legacy" (2025). Humanities Symposium. 4.
https://repository.belmont.edu/humanities_symposium/2025/2025/4
Neighbors, Fear, and the Law: The Trayvon Martin Case and Its Legacy
Janet Ayers Academic Center, Room 4094
On February 26, 2012, 17 year-old Trayvon Martin was walking to his father’s home when he was killed by George Zimmerman, a volunteer with a “neighborhood watch” group. Charged with second degree murder and manslaughter, Zimmerman’s acquittal sparked immediate protests around the country and fueled discussions on race and crime. What, if anything, have we learned and what changes have been made in the law?
Comments
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