Timeline: Trayvon Martin case
A look at the key events in the Trayvon Martin case. Compiled from staff and wire reports.
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Trayvon Martin killed February 26, 2012
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Martin family seeks justice March 8, 2012
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911 calls released March 16, 2012
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"Million Hoodie March" in NYC March 21, 2012
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Sanford police chief steps down March 22, 2012
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"If I had a son ... " March 23, 2012
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Support at the Capitol March 28, 2012
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Police video surfaces March 29, 2012
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"Stand Your Ground" law under the microscope April 3, 2012
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Zimmerman's lawyers quit April 10, 2012
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Zimmerman charged with second-degree murder April 11, 2012
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Zimmerman apologizes, gets bail April 20, 2012
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New evidence sheds light on case May 17, 2012
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Parents of Trayvon Martin mourn son July 25, 2012
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Request to delay trial denied February 5, 2013
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One-year anniversary of Trayvon Martin shooting February 26, 2013
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Zimmerman not to seek immunity hearing April 30, 2013
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George Zimmerman leaves the courtroom a free man July 13, 2013
April 20, 2012
Zimmerman apologizes, gets bail
George Zimmerman took the stand during his bail hearing and told the parents of Trayvon Martin, "I am sorry for the loss of your son." The remarks were his first public comments since the Feb. 26 shooting. A judge set his bail at $150,000 and his attorney said he would be free in several days.
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