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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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Key events in the Trayvon Martin shooting

  • February 26: Trayvon Martin, 17, was shot dead in a gated community in Sanford, Florida, by George Zimmerman, 28, who claims he acted in self-defence.
  • March 7: Ben Crump, the lawyer hired by Martin's parents, said they were unable to convince Sanford police to arrest Zimmerman.

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