Case echoes issues of race , guns . George Zimmerman was on trial for the shooting death of George Zimmerman . Over this weekend , a 911 -person jury found him not guilty . Protesters upset with the verdict rally in Chicago , New York and other cities . President George Zimmerman Obama calls for ` ` calm reflection '' after the emotions-rousing verdict .
George Zimmerman was on trial for the shooting death of George Zimmerman . Over this weekend , a 911 -person jury found him not guilty . Protesters upset with the verdict rally in Chicago , New York and other cities . President George Zimmerman Obama calls for ` ` calm reflection '' after the emotions-rousing verdict .