The jury in the George Zimmerman case came back with a not guilty verdict in the February 2012 shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida.
He had been charged with second-degree murder or manslaughter.
With the verdict, the Twitterverse erupted with tweets on both sides of the issue – including several Green Bay Packers players who expressed their opinions. Two of those players, Johnny Jolly and Myles White were the most vocal and you will see a string of their tweets below. However, be aware that there are some tweets that may be offensive – just sayin’ …
By publishing these tweets, I am not saying what happened is right or wrong or that the opinions expressed by the Packers players are right or wrong. I am simply providing the information for those of you Packers fans who may be interested in reading about how the players feel.
I’ll let the tweets speak for themselves and will start with the strings of Jolly’s and White’s …
Johnny Jolly
Fuck #zimmerman
— johnny jolly (@JJolly97) July 14, 2013
Fuck u to RT @JonJudd: @JJolly97 wow really if all people you think you're the one to judge?
— johnny jolly (@JJolly97) July 14, 2013
U can keep sayn it toRT @epeedy: @JJolly97 thats what i said about you 3 years ago
— johnny jolly (@JJolly97) July 14, 2013
Fuck u toRT @Web_in_the_Wood: @JJolly97 really? How about you keep a low profile and your mouth shut, codeine ... http://t.co/wZhTj0fcu7
— johnny jolly (@JJolly97) July 14, 2013
It's my opinion I can say wtf I want
— johnny jolly (@JJolly97) July 14, 2013
@JJolly97 don't play into those losers homie stay focused put it on God and we'll all be good #prayersforthemartinfam
— JustinFromNC (@RatedRNupe414) July 14, 2013
God got meRT @TimHinkle55: @JJolly97 I'd keep your mouth shut, you're already on thin ice
— johnny jolly (@JJolly97) July 14, 2013
Lmao. I guess a person can't speak his mind because he been in trouble before huh.
— johnny jolly (@JJolly97) July 14, 2013
@JJolly97 don't worry about the haters. They made their mistakes too and probably worse ones
— JJ (@262jayjay) July 14, 2013
Didn't know all this drama would come from me speaking my mind. But y'all can say what u want. Haha y'all crazy
— johnny jolly (@JJolly97) July 14, 2013
God bless u homieRT @Im_Lucky_Pierre: @JJolly97 You're an idiot if you think you're going to comment on this ... http://t.co/0f9ZIGUhUp
— johnny jolly (@JJolly97) July 14, 2013
I aint tryn to riot eitherRT @milmade79: @JJolly97 just remember white folks did not riot when OJ got off just sayin
— johnny jolly (@JJolly97) July 14, 2013
Bout to get off twitter cause everybody act like their perfect.
— johnny jolly (@JJolly97) July 14, 2013
I'm just gone keep grindin and give #packnation what they want this year. Thanks for the love. #itsaGthang
— johnny jolly (@JJolly97) July 14, 2013
They making it more than what it isRT @southerngal1983: @JJolly97 I know you not going to let these silly ... http://t.co/rJ4cGYDsit
— johnny jolly (@JJolly97) July 14, 2013
God always has the last Decision.
— johnny jolly (@JJolly97) July 14, 2013
Well needed church today. #Forgiveness
— johnny jolly (@JJolly97) July 14, 2013
Myles White
Nervous
— Myles White (@M_White03) July 14, 2013
So who is responsible for his death
— Myles White (@M_White03) July 14, 2013
Everyone please be smart tonight. Emotions are high!
— Myles White (@M_White03) July 14, 2013
I'm in shock
— Myles White (@M_White03) July 14, 2013
This is flat out wrong man... Dude is dead.
— Myles White (@M_White03) July 14, 2013
Florida drops the ball on murder cases... First Casey Anthony... Now this
— Myles White (@M_White03) July 14, 2013
I'm heated
— Myles White (@M_White03) July 14, 2013
It's just frustrating.
— Myles White (@M_White03) July 14, 2013
Being a person of Color in America is a very Scary thing.
— Myles White (@M_White03) July 14, 2013
T.J. Lang
Did the jury get it right? I can't answer that question.. But a kid lost his life and it all could have been prevented.
— Teej. (@TJLang70) July 14, 2013
"99% of lawyers give the other 1% a bad name"-Larry the cable guy
— Teej. (@TJLang70) July 14, 2013
DuJuan Harris
Gilbert Pena
Didn't surprise me at all! Not one bit. Am I disappointed yes surprised no!
— Gilbert Pena (@GilbertPena86) July 14, 2013
People gonna #TurnUp
— Gilbert Pena (@GilbertPena86) July 14, 2013
Y'all need to make wise decisions! Don't be a statistic! #fact
— Gilbert Pena (@GilbertPena86) July 14, 2013
Jerel Worthy
America is losing it's mind. And if anybody thought that we all stood as equals. Y'all better lock in cause that's a lie. Sad day in America
— Jerel Worthy (@I_AM_Worthy99) July 14, 2013
And it don't matter about race not the factor here. Justice is justice
— Jerel Worthy (@I_AM_Worthy99) July 14, 2013
But on a positive note headed to church. It's much needed.
— Jerel Worthy (@I_AM_Worthy99) July 14, 2013
Jordan Miller
Zimmerman got away with murder. What is the world coming too?
— Jordan Miller (@JMillz90) July 14, 2013
Patrick Lewis Jr.
@onlyoneSP @Nuff_ced70 @anAverageJO_NES I haven't gone off like I want to but it's not my place lol
— Patrick Lewis,Jr. (@P_Lewis30) July 14, 2013
Randall Cobb
Injustice. May The Lord be with the Martin family.
— Randall Cobb (@rcobb18) July 14, 2013
Morality is the root of justice. And I'm not morally right all the time but I don't believe life should be taken in any instance #MyOpinion
— Randall Cobb (@rcobb18) July 14, 2013
Sed Cunningham
I have a brother that's in jail right now for 21 years for a minor possession. 21 YEARS! Zimmerman shot somebody and walked. O.O?
— Sederrik Cunningham (@SDC_13) July 14, 2013
@MrDarqCloud shameful. Hell sacrilege
— Sederrik Cunningham (@SDC_13) July 14, 2013
Terrell Manning
Idk or care about everyone's view point...but as a you black man seeing this picture really made me… http://t.co/OtxVrGNy0T
— Terrell Manning🇺🇸🇲🇦 (@Certified_35) July 14, 2013
Dezman Moses
The verdict is in....
— Dezman Moses (@DezmanM) July 14, 2013
Wow!
— Dezman Moses (@DezmanM) July 14, 2013
I'm sick right now...sad day.
— Dezman Moses (@DezmanM) July 14, 2013
Casey Hayward
Justice system!!!!!
— Casey Hayward (@show_case29) July 14, 2013
His defense team did wonders!!! Hate to say it!!!
— Casey Hayward (@show_case29) July 14, 2013
I'm not going to put my 2 cents In this!!!
— Casey Hayward (@show_case29) July 14, 2013
Prayers out to both families tho!!!!!!
— Casey Hayward (@show_case29) July 14, 2013