Demonstrators condemn George Zimmerman's acquittal as black community leaders call for a civil rights case Protesters march peacefully in San Francisco, condemning the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin. There were similar scenes in other cities. Photograph: ZUMA / Rex Features Protesters have taken to the streets in the US as black community leaders demanded that the authorities pursue a federal civil rights case against George Zimmerman, who shot dead Trayvon Martin but was acquitted of the teenager's murder. In Los Angeles, police fired non-lethal – bean bag – baton rounds after demonstrators threw rocks and batteries at officers. One person was arrested...
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