As we all now know, yesterday Trayvon Martin’s admitted murderer, George Zimmerman was taken into custody and charged with second degree murder. Clearly, it has been a long, painful and arduous battle for the family and friends of Trayvon Martin but the battle has really just begun.
“We have a sense of peace” ~Sybrina Fulton
Earlier today, Trayvon Martin’s parents appeared on Good Morning America stating that they always believed that Zimmerman would be charged. They also issued a letter to Trayvon’s supporters via Change.org:
We are still devastated by the loss of our son Trayvon Martin, and nothing can bring him back. But today, we are heartened to tell you that justice may finally be served for Trayvon.
This evening, Florida State Attorney Angela Corey announced that she will charge George Zimmerman with 2nd degree murder, weeks after he confessed to killing Trayvon — and now he’s in custody.
For weeks after Trayvon was killed, authorities refused to arrest Zimmerman. We couldn’t believe that in 2012, public officials would turn a blind eye to our son’s killing. We couldn’t let that happen.
More than 2 million people joined our call for Zimmerman’s arrest. We are so much closer to justice with the decision to bring charges against our son’s killer. We feel less alone knowing that so many people stood with our family during this impossible time.
When Trayvon was just nine, he ran into a burning house to save his father’s life. He may be gone, but he is still our hero. We are so thankful to all of you who fought to honor his memory.
Thank you for standing with us, and with Trayvon.
– Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton
Although, Zimmerman has been charged, the big looming question is will he be convicted? I don’t know the answer to this question but, in my opinion, if Zimmerman is not convicted, the L.A. riots following the “not guilty” verdict in the Rodney King beating may look like a day in the park.
As we all now know, yesterday Trayvon Martin’s admitted murderer, George Zimmerman was taken into custody and charged with second degree murder. Clearly, it has been a long, painful and arduous battle for the family and friends of Trayvon Martin but the battle has really just begun.
“We have a sense of peace”
Earlier today, Trayvon Martin’s parents appeared on Good Morning America stating that they always believed that Zimmerman would be charged. . They also issued a letter to Trayvon’s supporters via Change.org:
We are still devastated by the loss of our son Trayvon Martin, and nothing can bring him back. But today, we are heartened to tell you that justice may finally be served for Trayvon.
This evening, Florida State Attorney Angela Corey announced that she will charge George Zimmerman with 2nd degree murder, weeks after he confessed to killing Trayvon — and now he’s in custody.
For weeks after Trayvon was killed, authorities refused to arrest Zimmerman. We couldn’t believe that in 2012, public officials would turn a blind eye to our son’s killing. We couldn’t let that happen.
More than 2 million people joined our call for Zimmerman’s arrest. We are so much closer to justice with the decision to bring charges against our son’s killer. We feel less alone knowing that so many people stood with our family during this impossible time.
When Trayvon was just nine, he ran into a burning house to save his father’s life. He may be gone, but he is still our hero. We are so thankful to all of you who fought to honor his memory.
Thank you for standing with us, and with Trayvon.
– Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton
Although, Zimmerman has been charged, the big looming question is will he be convicted? I don’t know the answer to this question but, in my opinion, if Zimmerman is not convicted the L.A. riots following the “not guilty” verdict in the Rodney King beating will look like a day in the park.
