Verdict Reached in George Zimmerman Trial: NOT GUILTY

Under Florida law, Zimmerman will get back this gun which he used to kill Trayvon Martin pic.twitter.com/gAk3uZ7ZuO

— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) July 14, 2013

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Trayvon Martin's dad: "Even though I am broken hearted my faith is unshattered I WILL ALWAYS LOVE MY BABY TRAY." https://t.co/ZYt6YKfizF

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) July 14, 2013

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Crowds gathered outside of courthouse:

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Protesters Reaction to Zimmerman Verdict:

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Zimmerman defense lawyer on knock-knock joke: “I still think the joke was funny.” https://t.co/rTPZ8FJwNx

— Andrew Kaczynski (@BuzzFeedAndrew) July 14, 2013

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Photo of George Zimmerman leaving courtroom with family post verdict:

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Gladys Zimmerman, George Zimmerman’s mother, embraces with family after verdict is read:

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Defense atty. O'Mara after verdict: 'Zimmerman was never guilty of anything except protecting himself' https://t.co/4RN0SPvMVY -RJJ

— The Associated Press (@AP) July 14, 2013

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NAACP President "outraged and heartbroken" over verdict, vows to pursue "civil rights charges" in the case. https://t.co/791dQmic0H

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) July 14, 2013

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Al Sharpton: "This is a slap in the face to those that believe in justice in this country." https://t.co/9UGen7pxfp

— Andrew Kaczynski (@BuzzFeedAndrew) July 14, 2013

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Video of Zimmerman hearing verdict being read:

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Photo of Zimmerman after hearing the verdict

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Prosecutor on Zimmerman trial: We promised we would seek the truth for Trayvon Martin – @orlandosentinel broadcast https://t.co/2ORGs1B0cV

— Breaking News (@BreakingNews) July 14, 2013

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On Saturday evening in Sanford FL the jury in the George Zimmerman trial found the defendant not guilty of the second-degree murder charge of Trayvon Martin. George Zimmerman was also was acquitted of manslaughter, a lesser charge.