^ I don't know the latest facts of what's happened on this, but isn't Zimmerman a "minority", and working class himself?
There does seem to be a legit law that, tragically, might be able to shelter Zimmerman from being convicted in court, either way. And he could slip through the cracks like too many criminals/murderers do.
The thing is, by actual law, irrespective of the crime's circumstance (let alone the race of someone)....there are going to be lawyers who by law are forced to defend Zimmerman as well as they possibly can. And if it means bringing up a law on the books that can be wielded (eg manipulated) into letting Zimmerman slip through the cracks, and get sheltered by law and what legally must constitute guilt vs non guilt (different from innocence), and reasonable doubt, it will happen.
It looks like Zimmerman didn't follow the law, though, when he was told by cops not to continue any "pursuit" or whatever, and he obviously did. I think this got revealed recently? Could be a linchpin in it getting taken to court, if so.
But the 911 call where it's believed to be Zimmerman's voice, while he is on the ground, and yelling for help or some shit, is going to be a major obstacle in a jury rendering a guilty verdict if this goes to court.
IMO, I think Zimmerman went after the kid, Zimmerman was an overzealous asshole out of control w/ this neighberhood watch stuff and watched Death Wish too many times. He went after Trayvon, Trayvon defended himself to some reasonable degree at one point, and then Zimmerman just up and shot him...or, Trayvon likely got off to walk away, and then Zimmerman shot.