First reports called him white. That’s what ginned up the initial rage. I think it was his defense team, once they got into gear, that countered by pointing out his heritage, and also noted he tutored black kids.
The corporate run politically correct racist MSM made a conscious decision to portray and put the blame on Zimmerman, and make Martin the victim.
Why else would they continually use that old photo of Martin if not to gin up sympathy? I’m cynical of every news outlet, even ones who claim to only report the news and let the viewers decide. Manipulation of viewers/readers is done by omission as much as the script they use.
The news media should stand behind a basic oath of policy that promotes honest ethical reporting and without agendas and be held liable if they cross it. It might take some major awards to get them back on track and report objectively.