At CNN, Evolution of a Word From Racist Slur 'Coons' to 'Cold' to 'Punks'

MattH | April 13, 2012
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CNN first suggested that George Zimmerman uttered a racial slur on his 9-1-1 call. But after re-assessing the audio clips, the network admitted that Zimmerman probably said "cold." CNN later quoted an expert saying the word was "punks."

An affidavit released Friday stated that Zimmerman did not say anything racist but used the word "punks."