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Social Media’s Reaction to the Acquittal of George Zimmerman (The New York Times/The Lede) As The New York Times' Michael Schwirtz reports, the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin prompted an impassioned debate on Sunday about race and the judicial system, amid calls for more protests to be held across the country. On Twitter alone, more than a million posts about the verdict went up in the 12 hours after it was announced Saturday night. Zimmerman’s supporters expressed relief, while others responded with a mix of outrage and frustration.

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Social Media’s Reaction to the Acquittal of George Zimmerman (The New York Times/The Lede)
As The New York Times’ Michael Schwirtz reports, the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin prompted an impassioned debate on Sunday about race and the judicial system, amid calls for more protests to be held across the country. On Twitter alone, more than a million posts about the verdict went up in the 12 hours after it was announced Saturday night.

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