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George Zimmerman Speaks Out in Fusion Interview with Derrick Ashong Tuesday, Feb. 18

George Zimmerman, who was acquitted last year in the shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, speaks to Fusion anchor Derrick Ashong. Throughout 2013 the Zimmerman trial sparked a heated debate about race and gun control in the United States. Since his acquittal Zimmerman has continued to make headlines ranging from accusations of domestic violence to a potential celebrity boxing match. The Fusion interview will air Tuesday, February 18 on “AMERICA with Jorge Ramos” at 8:00 p.m., ET.  In addition, the interview will be featured across Fusion’s digital platforms on Tuesday.

An accomplished broadcaster, musician, and digital media influencer, Derrick Ashong (@DNAtv) is a former host for Sirius XM and Al Jazeera English’s “The Stream.” Born in Ghana and raised in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and New Jersey, Ashong shares his unique perspective on issues that impact the next generation. His reports air across Fusion’s television and digital platforms.

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Fusion anchor Derrick Ashong (center) travelled to Jamaica for an interview with musician Sean Paul (left) and mathematician Marvin Hall (right).

Ashong’s nightly program “DNA” (#DNAtv) will begin airing when Fusion launches in millions of homes nationwide on October 28. “DNA” will be an hour-long highly interactive show where the audience participates with host Derrick Ashong in making sense of the world, finding stories hidden in plain sight, and debunking myths.

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