The jury in the Zimmerman case reached a not guilty verdict this evening. Legal Insurrection is following the reactions online as well as from demonstrators who have been outside the courthouse since deliberations first began. This post contains press conference videos of key people connected to the trial, photos of demonstrators outside the Florida courthouse, tweets/photos/videos related to current and scheduled “Justice for Trayvon” marches, verdict reactions from Twitter and embedded feeds for key Twitter hashtags.

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George Zimmerman’s reaction as the verdict was read:

Press conference with Zimmerman attorneys Mark O’Mara and Don West.

Press conference with prosecutors.

Florida State Attorney Angela Corey punts on a question about her office’s firing of IT Director Ben Kruidbos on Friday, after his testimony last month that he had concerns prosecutors may not have turned over information to the Zimmerman defense team.

Press conference with Trayvon Martin family.

Press conference with Martin family attorney Ben Crump.

Defense attorney Mark O’Mara also did an exclusive lengthy interview Friday with CNN’s Martin Savidge, just after the jury first began deliberations. You can catch key highlights and video of that interview at Defense Attorney Mark O’Mara Opens Up About Influence of Race & Politics in Zimmerman Case.

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Verdict reactions from Twitter:

Even though I am broken hearted my faith is unshattered I WILL ALWAYS LOVE MY BABY TRAY — Tracy Martin (@BTraymartin9) July 14, 2013

Had a gun-toting Trayvon Martin stalked an unarmed George Zimmerman, and then shot him to death… DO I EVEN NEED TO COMPLETE THIS SENTENCE? — Michael Moore (@MMFlint) July 14, 2013

The Feds & local police departments will be closely monitoring social media. Your tweets can be used as evidence. Be careful #ZimmermanTrial — Occupy Wall Street (@OccupyWallStNYC) July 14, 2013

Unstated by too many is how dignified Trayvon Martin's parents were tonight. The media could learn a thing from them tonight. — Erick Erickson (@EWErickson) July 14, 2013

Regardless of the #Verdict Trayvon's family as well as Zimmerman's lives are forever changed #ZimmermanTrial — Erica (@EricaRN4USA) July 14, 2013

They might as well keep Zimmerman’s tracking device on him in case he goes missing in a few days. — ekuos (@Souke) July 14, 2013

Zimmerman better keep security with em at all times or it's over for em. — Bombs Away (@It_KillsMe) July 14, 2013

If I was Zimmerman I rather went to jail — HAITIAN JACK (@KOJACK_MANE) July 14, 2013

Zimmerman was found not guilty? I don't care if it was self defense, you shouldn't be able to murder a child and walk away so easily — Allie Wisniewski (@alliewisniewski) July 14, 2013

Zimmerman not found guilty is going to destroy this world. Unbelievable. — Crn. (@SliqBaq) July 14, 2013

All I know is that the jury and Zimmerman may have to move out of USA seriously — Norvell Is Hardwork (@FutureofFitness) July 14, 2013

somebody in Florida is going to kill George Zimmerman it's just that simple — MC Lovin (@mclovin_006) July 14, 2013

If you followed the trial, and saw the facts. Anyone can see Zimmerman was not guilty. — ­ (@Auhstin) July 14, 2013

You can't get mad out the outcome of the case. You don't know what happened that night. Only Zimmerman does… Emotions don't trump facts. — Keegan McClain (@Keegoman) July 14, 2013

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Photos of demonstrators outside the courthouse before the verdict was announced – will be updated with additional photos from after the verdict announcement. (Photos from Lee Stranahan unless otherwise noted).

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Marches for Trayvon occurring and scheduled in multiple cities.

FAMU Students, meet at the Eternal Flame ASAP in your hoodies in regards to the Zimmerman verdict #FAMU — Student Government (@FAMU_SGA) July 14, 2013

Protests in DC: Trayvon Martin March on move again. People leaving the clubs to join in. Easily over 300 people now pic.twitter.com/wa0wjAwfRr” — OccupythePort (@occupytheport) July 14, 2013

Trayvon Martin March passing @benschilibowl on U St NW in DC pic.twitter.com/evoqWvrye8 — Cameron Thompson (@CamThompsonWNEW) July 14, 2013

Peaceful 2-hour Trayvon Martin march through Mission. pic.twitter.com/yu4BlrXmhk — Karl Mondon (@karlmondon) July 14, 2013

#TrayvonMartin SF cops in riot gear trailing loud #Trayvon march on Valencia St. Some protesters yelling at police. https://t.co/3NTduVtBV9” — Patti Katter (@purpleheartwife) July 14, 2013

March for Trayvon in Seattle Tomorrow!!!! Click the link for info Wear your Hoodies!!! http://t.co/653ZRepK5A — TheHumbleNarcissist (@TheGoodSin) July 14, 2013

Trayvon March in Chicago at Daily Center tomorrow. (live at http://t.co/9JA6OKkLtW) — Cliff Potts (@cliffpotts) July 14, 2013

!HOUSTON MARCH FOR TRAYVON MARTIN TOMRROW FROM TSU TO THE JUSTICE COURT DOWNTOWN MEETING AT 3pm THE WALK WILL START@4:15RTRT! SPREADTHEWORD — July 17th (@Tahjbro) July 14, 2013

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You can follow reactions live on Twitter at the #Zimmerman and #Justice4Trayvon hashtags, and generic search of “Trayvon.”

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