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 "It's not just this case, it's cases like this that happen all over the country," said demonstrators Billy Mancilla of Los Angeles. "This isn't the first time that something like this has happened. It's time this should be recognized everywhere." LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - Protestors gathered at 4 p.m. at Pershing Square and marched to City Hall at 6 p.m. for the rally called the "Million Hoodie March," which signifies what Martin was wearing at the time of his death. A hooded sweatshirt. Since Martin's death, several rallies and marches have been held in Los Angeles, as well as cities across the nation. Martin, 17, was shot by George Zimmerman on Feb. 26. The teenager was unarmed and was only carrying a bag of Skittles and a can of iced tea. A Florida special prosecutor said she would not take the case to a Florida grand jury, but would, however, continue pursuing her investigation. "I think that the legal process should happen that normally happens, that there should be an arrest, a full investigation done and justice before a jury," said protester Priscilla Clark of Los Angeles. "I think that's what's missing here, that there's been no justice." Zimmerman discussed the matter for the first time in a statement. "I was involved in a life altering event which led me to become the subject of intense media coverage," the statement said. "As a result of the incident and subsequent media coverage, I have been forced to leave my home, my school, my employer, my family and ultimately, my life." © 2012, Catholic Online. Distributed by NEWS CONSORTIUM. - - - Pope Benedict XVI's Prayer Intentions for January 2013 General Intention: The Faith of Christians. That in this Year of Faith Christians may deepen their knowledge of the mystery of Christ and witness joyfully to the gift of faith in him. Missionary Intention: Middle Eastern Christians. That the Christian communities of the Middle East, often discriminated against, may receive from the Holy Spirit the strength of fidelity and perseverance. |
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