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US teen death court appearance

George Zimmerman has made his first appearance in court in the case of the fatal shooting of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin in the United States. The 17-year-old was shot dead earlier this year because Zimmerman thought he looked suspicious.

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Judge fails to recognise George Zimmerman as he appears in court

George Zimmerman has made his first court appearance to face a second degree murder charge in Florida. He is accused of murdering unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin in a case that has sparked accusations of racial bias, and protest in the United States.

When Zimmerman first turned up in the courtroom the judge admitted he didn't recognise him.

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