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 ::I described Martin as a victim of a shooting which is accurate and appropriate. Zimmerman's prior arrest became relevant through a court proceeding on a determination of bail. Martin's past has only been reported through negative media coverage. When Zimmerman's prior arrest was first reported widely and consistently by RS through negative media coverage, Wikipedia steered clear of including it in the article as it was irrelevant to what transpired that night and it was never included in the article. Why isn't the same standard being applied to Martin?  "