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Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Trayvon Martin, one year ago today, became a young man that a number of people embraced. His shooting death by accused gunman George Zimmerman brought to light several states' “Stand Your Ground” laws including South Carolina. Since Martin's death, a South Carolina Representative is now leading a charge to change the way “Stand Your Ground” is used.

Friday, November 30, 2012  Unlike the Martin case, there were several witnesses to this shooting and there was no scuffle before 17-year-old Jordan Davis was shot to death.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  Irmo police have released the identity of a suspect they say was shot during a home invasion.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  In an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity televised Wednesday, George Zimmerman said he felt the course of the night 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was killed "was all God's plan."

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Florida police chief who led initial probe into Trayvon Martin's fatal shooting is fired

Monday, June 04, 2012  Zimmerman back in Florida jail; attorney seeking new bond hearing for Trayvon Martin shooter

Friday, May 18, 2012  Evidence mixed for George Zimmerman's claim that he shot Trayvon Martin in self-defense

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  The attorney for the only survivor of a double shooting in an upscale Irmo community says his client acted in self-defense.

Monday, April 23, 2012  Neighborhood watch shooter George Zimmerman released from jail on $150,000 bond in Trayvon Martin case

Friday, April 20, 2012  Judge sets bail at $150K for George Zimmerman, who is charged in Trayvon Martin's death

Thursday, April 12, 2012  Updated with new video: Neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman makes appearance on second-degree murder charge

Thursday, April 12, 2012  Hurdles face Florida prosecutors in murder case against volunteer in Trayvon Martin shooting

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  Neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman has been arrested and faces a charge of second-degree murder in the shooting of Trayvon Martin.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  Update: Charges are expected to be filed in the Trayvon Shooting case this evening.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  Attorney General Eric Holder: if evidence in Trayvon Martin case warrants, Justice Department will act