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Zimmerman trial: Where are they now?

Updated 2:21 PM EDT, Mon May 11, 2015
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In July 2013, George Zimmerman was found not guilty in the death of Trayvon Martin. After the verdict, Zimmerman was unemployed and turned to painting to express himself. On Monday, May 11, Zimmerman was <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F05%2F11%2Fus%2Fflorida-george-zimmerman-shooting%2Findex.html" target="_blank">involved in a shooting</a> in Lake Mary, Florida. Take a look at where some of the other key players from the trial are today.
In July 2013, George Zimmerman was found not guilty in the death of Trayvon Martin. After the verdict, Zimmerman was unemployed and turned to painting to express himself. On Monday, May 11, Zimmerman was involved in a shooting in Lake Mary, Florida. Take a look at where some of the other key players from the trial are today.
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Judge Debra Nelson, who presided over the Zimmerman trial, also was the judge handling the Zimmerman vs. NBC case. In June, she ruled Zimmerman was not entitled to any money from the network, effectively dismissing his allegations that NBC portrayed him as racist by selective news editing.
Judge Debra Nelson, who presided over the Zimmerman trial, also was the judge handling the Zimmerman vs. NBC case. In June, she ruled Zimmerman was not entitled to any money from the network, effectively dismissing his allegations that NBC portrayed him as racist by selective news editing.
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Attorney Benjamin Crump represented Trayvon Martin's parents. He has subsequently represented the family of Michael Brown, who was killed by a police officer in August, and the family of Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old boy who was shot by police in November.
Attorney Benjamin Crump represented Trayvon Martin's parents. He has subsequently represented the family of Michael Brown, who was killed by a police officer in August, and the family of Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old boy who was shot by police in November.
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Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, Trayvon Martin's parents, have been actively engaged in working to change "stand your ground" laws. They also have been speaking to groups and conventions around the country about ethnic profiling and prevention of violent crimes. They established a foundation in their son's name, which provides stipends to families who have lost children to gun violence.
Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, Trayvon Martin's parents, have been actively engaged in working to change "stand your ground" laws. They also have been speaking to groups and conventions around the country about ethnic profiling and prevention of violent crimes. They established a foundation in their son's name, which provides stipends to families who have lost children to gun violence.
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Prosecutor Angela Corey continues to take on high-profile cases, including the case against Michael Dunn, who was accused of shooting at four teens in a vehicle after complaining about the volume of their music. Jordan Davis, 17, was killed. Jurors found Dunn guilty on three counts of attempted second-degree murder, but they originally deadlocked on the first-degree murder charge for Davis' death. After retrial, Dunn was convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Prosecutor Angela Corey continues to take on high-profile cases, including the case against Michael Dunn, who was accused of shooting at four teens in a vehicle after complaining about the volume of their music. Jordan Davis, 17, was killed. Jurors found Dunn guilty on three counts of attempted second-degree murder, but they originally deadlocked on the first-degree murder charge for Davis' death. After retrial, Dunn was convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole.
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Defense attorney Mark O'Mara no longer represents Zimmerman. O'Mara is now flush with new business and is a CNN legal contributor.
Defense attorney Mark O'Mara no longer represents Zimmerman. O'Mara is now flush with new business and is a CNN legal contributor.
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Bill Lee, the former police chief who took the brunt of criticism about how the initial investigation in the shooting was conducted, is now working as a special agent with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Bill Lee, the former police chief who took the brunt of criticism about how the initial investigation in the shooting was conducted, is now working as a special agent with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
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Prosecution witness Rachel Jeantel graduated from an alternative high school in Miami. Jeantel said she wants to graduate from college.
Prosecution witness Rachel Jeantel graduated from an alternative high school in Miami. Jeantel said she wants to graduate from college.
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Shellie Zimmerman, ex-wife of George Zimmerman, filed for divorce in 2013.
Shellie Zimmerman, ex-wife of George Zimmerman, filed for divorce in 2013.
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