Before George Zimmerman faces an actual trial for the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, he will have a “mini trial” as the judge assesses whether the second-degree murder charge against Zimmerman should be dismissed under Florida’s “stand your ground” law. The hearing likely won’t take place for several months, but if the judge agrees [...]
Claiming Bias, George Zimmerman Tries to Get a New Judge
July 13, 2012 | Posted by
Claiming that Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester is biased against their client, lawyers for accused killer George Zimmerman asked that the judge be removed from his second-degree murder case. The motion refers to the July 5 bond hearing, when Lester offered his view of whether Zimmerman had purposely misled the court in claiming he didn’t have [...]
George Zimmerman Bond Revoked: Judge Gives Him 48 Hours to Turn Himself In
June 1, 2012 | Posted by
SANFORD – The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester has revoked George Zimmerman’s bond in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman now has 48 hours to turn himself in to authorities. The decision came after the revelation that Zimmerman and his wife may have conspired to lie about thousands of dollars [...]
