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Judge: George Zimmerman May Not Be Called a

Judge: George Zimmerman May Not Be Called a “Vigilante” During Juror Questioning

by Julianne Hing on June 10 2013, 5:11PM

On day one in the trial over Trayvon Martin’s murder, Judge Debra Nelson barred the prosecution from using a series of words in its juror questioning.

Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW, Trayvon Martin

What's Really on Trial in George Zimmerman's Case?

What’s Really on Trial in George Zimmerman’s Case?

by Eric Mann on June 10 2013, 7:00AM

It’s not Trayvon Martin. And it’s not only Zimmerman. It’s a system that sanctioned the killing of an unarmed black man.

Topics: Criminal Justice, Rinku Sen, Trayvon Martin

Trayvon Martin's Parents Speak Ahead of Next Week's Trial

Trayvon Martin’s Parents Speak Ahead of Next Week’s Trial

by Jamilah King on June 5 2013, 11:15AM

They’re still searching for justice for their son.

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George Zimmerman Legal Team Asks Public for Cash

George Zimmerman Legal Team Asks Public for Cash

by Jorge Rivas on May 30 2013, 11:01AM

With less than two-weeks before jury selection begins for the murder case, Zimmerman’s lawyers have turned to the internet for donations to help fund his defense.

Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW

Zimmerman Defense Team Releases New Evidence in Trayvon Martin Case

Zimmerman Defense Team Releases New Evidence in Trayvon Martin Case

by Jorge Rivas on May 24 2013, 11:27AM

Data released Thursday by the defense from slain Florida teenager Trayvon Martin’s cellphone includes texts with a friend about fighting and smoking pot.

Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW

Zimmerman Attorneys Insist Jurors Should Hear About Trayvon Martin's Pot Use

Zimmerman Attorneys Insist Jurors Should Hear About Trayvon Martin’s Pot Use

by Jorge Rivas on May 23 2013, 11:12AM

Judge Nelson will likely rule on the issue during a day-long hearing May 28 in Sanford, Florida.

Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW

George Zimmerman's Brother Says His Twitter Tirade Was

George Zimmerman’s Brother Says His Twitter Tirade Was “A Mistake”

by Jorge Rivas on March 28 2013, 11:45AM

Robert Zimmerman Jr. on his recent controversial tweeting: “I apologize for it and I’m sincere about that”

Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW

Chuck D. On CNN: 'Since Reagan And Bush, There's Been Nothing But Guns And Drugs In The Black Community'

Chuck D. On CNN: ‘Since Reagan And Bush, There’s Been Nothing But Guns And Drugs In The Black Community’

by Jorge Rivas on February 26 2013, 3:40PM

Hip hop artist Chuck D. was a guest on CNN with Carol Costello earlier today to discuss the impact that the slaying of Trayvon Martin had on the nation one year later. “The bottom line is this: back when I…

Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW

George Zimmerman Cites Massive Weight Gain in Reason to Postpone Trial

George Zimmerman Cites Massive Weight Gain in Reason to Postpone Trial

by Jamilah King on February 26 2013, 11:36AM

His lawyers are citing his weight gain as a sign of his emotional distress and mental state in their effort to postpone his criminal trial, which is set to start in June.

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George Zimmerman’s Attorneys Receive Trayvon Martin’s School Records

by Jorge Rivas on January 16 2013, 12:43PM

The legal team for George Zimmerman, the man accused of shooting and killing Trayvon Martin, has received a copy of the 17-year-old’s school records, the Orlando Sentinel reported Tuesday. “We are entitled to receive the school records because some information…

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW

Homicides Increase After States Adopt 'Stand Your Ground' Laws, Study Finds

Homicides Increase After States Adopt ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws, Study Finds

by Jorge Rivas on January 4 2013, 12:34PM

The study by Texas A&M economist Mark Hoekstra also also found the laws have “zero deterrence” effect.

Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW

George Zimmerman Sues NBC Over Edited 911 Tape

George Zimmerman Sues NBC Over Edited 911 Tape

by Jorge Rivas on December 7 2012, 11:16AM

Zimmerman is charged in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.

Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW

Zimmerman Defense Turns To Trayvon Martin's Facebook, School Records

Zimmerman Defense Turns To Trayvon Martin’s Facebook, School Records

by Jorge Rivas on October 19 2012, 10:05AM

O’Mara said he wants to see school records from two high schools and a middle school, alongside archives of Martin’s activity on Twitter and Facebook.

Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW

Mark Your Calendars: Trial Date Set for George Zimmerman

Mark Your Calendars: Trial Date Set for George Zimmerman

by Julianne Hing on October 18 2012, 1:15PM

The journey to bring Zimmerman to justice has been a long one.

Topics: /NOW, Trayvon Martin

George Zimmerman Granted New Judge in Trayvon Martin Case

George Zimmerman Granted New Judge in Trayvon Martin Case

by Jorge Rivas on August 29 2012, 5:03PM

The Fifth District Court of Appeal in Daytona Beach today ruled that George Zimmerman, the man accused of murdering Trayvon Martin, should get a new judge.

Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW

George Zimmerman Judge Lets Trayvon Martin Murder Suspect Travel to Meet Lawyers

by Jorge Rivas on August 24 2012, 1:24PM

On Friday morning Lester granted Zimmerman permission to leave the county and travel to Orange County, California to meet with lawyers.

Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW

George Zimmerman Posts Bilingual Message Online

George Zimmerman Posts Bilingual Message Online

by Jorge Rivas on July 20 2012, 3:49PM

“Hola, les habla Jorge Zimmerman,” says the man who up until now has been going by George Zimmerman in the two minute video posted to YouTube Thursday.

Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW

Barbara Walters Flew to Zimmerman but Declined to Interview Him Due to His Demands

Barbara Walters Flew to Zimmerman but Declined to Interview Him Due to His Demands

by Jorge Rivas on July 19 2012, 1:34PM

Barbara Walters revealed on Thursday that she had rejected demands made by Trayvon Martin shooter George Zimmerman in exchange for an interview.

Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW

Trayvon Martin's Dad: 'I Don't Understand What God' Zimmerman Worships

Trayvon Martin’s Dad: ‘I Don’t Understand What God’ Zimmerman Worships

by Jorge Rivas on July 19 2012, 11:13AM

Tracy Martin, the teen’s father said. “I really don’t understand what God he worships because it’s not the same God that I worship.”

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George Zimmerman to Make First Media Interview on Hannity Show Tonight

George Zimmerman to Make First Media Interview on Hannity Show Tonight

by Jorge Rivas on July 18 2012, 3:01PM

George Zimmerman will appear on The Sean Hannity Show tonight for a full hour in his first media interview on the killing of Trayvon Martin, TVNewser reports.

Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW

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