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 3, 2012
"Stand Your Ground" law under the microscope
State Sen. Chris Smith announces plans for a task force made up of current and former prosecutors and defense attorneys, to study Florida's "Stand Your Ground" gun law. The controversial law gives people wide latitude to use deadly force rather than retreat during a fight.
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