What happened to Trayvon Martin’s killer George Zimmerman?

A DECADE after the tragic shooting of Trayvon Martin, his killer – George Zimmerman – walks free.

Here’s a look at what the 38-year-old has been up to since Martin’s untimely death in 2012.

What happened to Trayvon Martin’s killer George Zimmerman?

After his acquittal in 2013, George Zimmerman has returned to the courtroom multiple times with several defamation lawsuits.

He sued the Martin family, their lawyer and prosecutors, the media, and Senators Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg.

His attempted lawsuits have since been dismissed by judges, however.

Zimmerman has also found himself in additional legal trouble throughout the last decade.

After multiple reports of speeding behind the wheel, Zimmerman was issued a ticket in Lake Mary, Florida.

In 2013, both his ex-wife and then-girlfriend accused Zimmerman of assault. The charges were later dropped.

He was also involved in a road rage incident in 2014, where Zimmerman reportedly threatened to kill a fellow driver with a gun in his hand. No charges were pressed.

He was once again accused of assault in 2015, yet the charges were dropped.

Also in 2015, Zimmerman agreed to publicly box rapper DMX. After the fight was cancelled, he went on to threaten both Jay-Z and Beyonce.

What happened to Trayvon Martin?

On February 26, 2012, a 17-year-old Trayvon Martin attempted to return to his father’s place after stopping at a local convenience store.

George Zimmerman, then-28, was volunteering as a neighborhood watch coordinator at the entrance to the gated community.

While Martin was re-entering his neighborhood, Zimmerman called the police to report him of suspicious behavior, alleging he may be a criminal.

The two then reportedly got into an altercation, in which Zimmerman fatally shot the unarmed teenager.

Zimmerman went on to claim self-defense, although in Martin’s pockets was a bag of Skittles and an iced tea – not a weapon.

In July of 2013, Zimmerman was found not guilty for the death of Trayvon Martin and acquitted of all charges.

Following Zimmerman’s verdict, the Black Lives Matter movement garnered international attention.

Who was Trayvon Martin?

Born on February 5, 1995, Trayvon Martin was a Florida native who was fatally shot at the age of 17.

Martin was an avid football fan and player, whose former coaches marked him as one of their greats.

He attended Carol City High School before transferring to Krop High School in 2011.

During his time in school, Martin attended aviation classes to learn to work on aircrafts.

Martin posthumously received a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science from Florida Memorial University on May 13, 2017.

Earlier the same year, his parents published a book about his life and death entitled Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin.