In pictures: Trayvon Martin protests after Zimmerman freed
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Protests, largely peaceful, have been taking place across the US over George Zimmerman's acquittal for the killing of black teenager Trayvon Martin. Times Square in New York City was filled.
In Los Angeles, angry demonstrators stopped traffic on a freeway. LA has been scarred by race riots in the past - in 1967 and 1992 - but there was no unrest this time.
Many protesters - like JoAnn Vega in Miami - donned hooded sweatshirts as a sign of solidarity with the 17-year-old, who was wearing a hoodie on the night he was shot.
President Barack Obama called Trayvon Martin's death "a tragedy for America" and appealed for calm. By and large, demonstrators complied.
Many African-American protesters - like this woman holding a sign in Jacksonville, Florida - identify with Trayvon Martin and his family.
In Detroit, which has a large African-American population, crowds gathered to show their anger at the verdict. Mr Zimmerman's lawyers argued he acted in self-defence.
Although most protests were peaceful, there was some disorder in Oakland, California. Some protesters broke windows and set small fires, like this one put out by police.
- Published14 July 2013
- Published15 July 2013
- Published15 July 2013