George Zimmerman Sues Trayvon Martin's Family, Others For $100M

George Zimmerman Sues Trayvon Martin's Family, Others For $100M

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George Zimmerman filed a lawsuit against the Martin family, their attorney Ben Crump, the state of Florida, and publisher HarperCollins, seeking $100 million in damages for malicious prosecution and defamation. Zimmerman claims a real witness was replaced with a fake one during his trial, leading to severe reputational and financial damage. Crump and the Martin family deny these allegations, calling the lawsuit a shameless attempt to profit from their grief. Zimmerman was acquitted of homicide charges, and the case significantly contributed to the Black Lives Matter movement.

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How did Crump and the Martin family respond to the lawsuit?

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What impact did Zimmerman's case have on social movements?

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