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To: J_F_Shepard who wrote (725463)7/9/2013 4:21:12 PM
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Hi J_F_Shepard; Re: "Have you been reading or writing chain emails????"

This is regarding the claim that Martin had been " found with burglary tools, someone else's jewelry collection, and marijuana in his bags at school, and had been suspended three times from school."

Here, read what NBC (not Fox news) reported on the subject:

Trayvon Martin was Suspended Three Times from School
Trayvon Martin, the teenager whose shooting death has sparked a national uproar, was suspended from school last month for having a baggie that contained marijuana residue in his book bag, a family spokesman said Monday.
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The Miami Herald reported that Martin was suspended two other times from school. The first time was for missing school or being late.


In October, Martin was suspended with friends for writing “W.T.F.” on a hallway locker, according to a school report obtained by the Herald. A security guard looking through his backpack for the graffiti marker and instead found women’s rings and earrings and a screwdriver, described by the staffer as a “burglary tool.
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usnews.nbcnews.com

-- Carl

P.S. You're also welcome to correct the wikipedia article. But these articles are kept up to date by people who care a lot about the subject and read up on it.