The world was shocked when George Zimmerman was given a not guilty verdict in the murder trial of Trayvon Martin, and everyone from Chris Brown, Rihanna and Kim Kardashian have expressed their disgust on Twitter.
George Zimmerman, 29,was shockingly and controversially found NOT GUILTY of shooting and killing Trayvon Martin, 17, by a jury of six women on July 13. Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus and more celebrities have tweeted their outrage and sadness at the verdict, and causing #nojustice to trend.
Celebrities React To George Zimmerman’s Verdict
Rihanna: “A child was gunned down for no reason! And nothing about that sounds like murder? A system cannot fail those it was never built to protect” #JudicialFail This is the saddest news ever!!! #whatsjustice #pray4theMartinFamily”
Kim Kardashian: “My heart goes out to Trayvon Martin’s family & loved ones. Thought & prayers being sent their way #NoJustice”
Ellen Page: “If u really believe racism isnt a massive problem, that the oppression of minorities is not a horrific and systemic issue. U R in denial.”
Mia Farrow: “I don’t understand this. At ALL”
Steve Harvey: “A Child is Dead & The Man that Killed Him is Free & Again The Child is Black…My Country Tis of Thee?”
Richard Dreyfuss: “It’s 2013 and an American jury just acquitted a man who admitted to stalking and killing an unarmed child.”
Judy Blume: “Not surprised. But distraught. Saw ‘Fruitvale Station’ tonight. How ironic to come home to this verdict.”
Kate Walsh: “Zimmerman verdict sickens me.”
Kat Dennings: “I can’t handle this. All that really matters are Trayvon’s parents, and making sure nothing like this ever happens again.”
Questlove: “this might be in bad taste but in light of this verdict? i really INSIST you people see Fruitvale Station not now but RIGHT NOW”
Alec Baldwin: “Florida is a parallel universe. A (expletive) one.”
Donald Trump: “Zimmerman is no angel but the lack of evidence and the concept of self-defense, especially in Florida law, gave the jury little other choice”
Chris Brown: “Bull—-!”
Gabrielle Union: “Help! What’s the proper procedure when you’re followed by a random armed nutbag returning home from getting candy & iced tea?”
Whoopi Goldberg: “My heart is with trayvon martins family tonight, so my focus on them. No one else really matters”
Jaleel White: “I can’t …”
Olivia Wilde: “I feel sick.” She also sent a tweet at Ann Coulter, who tweeted “Hallelujah!” at the verdict. “.@AnnCoulter You are a hateful wench.”
Mandy Moore: “My heart is heavy…for all who knew and loved #TrayvonMartin. His life mattered. This is shameful.”
Russell Simmons: “I know many people are very upset about the verdict, but we must remain peaceful. No matter what, remain peaceful.”
Nicki Minaj: “And our taxes paid for that trial. We just paid to see a murderer walk free after killing an innocent unarmed little boy. #GodBlessAmerica”
Sophia Bush: “The wind is more than knocked out of me… My heart aches for this boy’s family. Justice System? I don’t think so. #justicefortrayvon”
John Legend: “My heart hurts”
Lena Dunham: “No. My heart is with Sybrina Fulton, Rachel Jeantel, everyone who loved Trayvon and has been sent the message that his life didn’t matter.”
Mario Lopez: “Hope people don’t misbehave after hearing this verdict… Pray for the Martin family.”
Josh Groban: “Oh no. Seriously? Crap.”
Shaquille O’Neil: “George Zimmerman not guilty can u believe that. Wow”
Miley Cyrus tweeted twice. “No justice. No peace. The world is a scary place.”
Diddy: #myTruth I am blessed to have 6 beautiful kids. I’m hurt and I’m mad as hell! My heart goes out to the family. He followed him! F**k that!
What do YOU think HollywoodLifers? Are you shocked that George was found not guilty?
WATCH: George Zimmerman Trial — Closing Arguments
– Eleanore Hutch
More George Zimmerman/Trayvon Martin Trial News:
- George Zimmerman Tries To Explain Why He Shot Trayvon Martin, 17
- Trayvon Martin’s Mom Furious Over George Zimmerman’s ‘It Was God’s Plan’ Apology
- George Zimmerman’s First Words Of Apology For Trayvon Martin Shooting
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