George Zimmerman Free To Go, Found Not Guilty + Trayvon Martin’s Mother Speaks Out On Twitter

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In what consider shocking news, On Saturday, jurors found George Zimmerman not guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. For the past two days, the six-member, all-woman jury deliberated for more than 15 hours over two days, delivering their decision Saturday night.

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According to the Associated Press, after hearing the verdict, Judge Debra Nelson told Zimmerman he was free to go. George Zimmerman blinked and barely smiled as a jury found him not guilty, while his wife, Shellie Zimmerman, had tears in her eyes after the six-member. Stay tuned for reactions to the verdict.

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Trayvon Martin’s father, Tracy Martin, wrote the following message on twitter, after the verdict:

God blessed Me & Sybrina with Tray and even in his death I know my baby (is) proud of the FIGHT we along with all of you put up for him GOD BLESS … Thanks to everyone who are with us and who will be with us si we together can make sure that this doesn’t happen again … Even though I am broken hearted my faith is unshattered I WILL ALWAYS LOVE MY BABY TRAY.

Trayvon Martin’s mother, Sybrina Fulton, wrote the following message:

Lord during my darkest hour I lean on you. You are all that I have. At the end of the day, GOD is still in control. Thank you all for your prayers and support. I will love you forever Trayvon!!! In the name of Jesus!!!

[Associated Press, Photo Credit: Sybrina Fulton Twitter]