George Zimmerman: eBay auction for his oil painting hits $99,966

Man acquitted of murdering unarmed black teen Trayvon Martin has taken up art in bid to pay $2.5m debts

Artwork by George Zimmerman

GEORGE ZIMMERMAN, the Florida man found not guilty of the shooting murder of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, has been called many things. Now he wants to be known as an artist.

A painting by the 30-year-old whose trial reignited debate about race relations in America, has gone on sale on the auction site eBay. Bidding has reached a staggering $99,966 with four days left to run.

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