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Thursday, August 21, 2025

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Thursday, August 21, 2025

Trayvon Martin’s family reacted to verdict via social Twitter

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Trayvon’s mother Sybrina Fulton
Source: BET

Trayvon Martin’s family was not in the courtroom when the not guilty verdict in the George Zimmerman murder trial was announced. But moments later, family members shared their sentiments on the social media site Twitter.

“God blessed Me & Sybrina with Tray and even in his death I know my baby proud of the FIGHT we along with all of you put up for him GOD BLESS,” Tracy Martin, Trayvon’s dad, tweeted seconds after the verdict was announced.

Minutes later he said “Thanks to everyone who are with us and who will be with us (so) we together can make sure that this doesn’t happen again,” on Twitter.

Sybrina Fulton, Trayvon’s mom, didn’t speak out until an hour after the verdict.

“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!!!”

“Et tu, America?” Trayvon’s brother, Jahvaris Fulton, tweeted.

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