After eight months of rallying, picketing, editorializing, court dates, speculation and incredibly bitter anger, the trial date of accused murderer George Zimmerman has finally been set: June 10. The date was established during a court hearing this morning before the new judge, Debra Nelson. The trial is expected to last about three weeks, but jury [...]
George Zimmerman Lawyer’s Seeking Trayvon’s School Records
September 7, 2012 | Posted by
In an unsettling development, the legal team for George Zimmerman is in pursuit of Trayvon Martin’s school disciplinary records as part of their defense of Zimmerman in his second-degree murder trial for killing Martin. It appears to be a classic case of blaming the victim for the crime. As the details of the case have [...]
George Zimmerman Could Have Case Dismissed After Hearing
August 9, 2012 | Posted by
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 [...]
George Zimmerman’s Parents Launch Their Own Website
July 27, 2012 | Posted by
Just a week after George Zimmerman launched a new website seeking donations to help with his legal fees, his parents, Robert and Gladys Zimmerman, have followed suit. The parents of the neighborhood watch captain turned alleged murderer unveiled their website, documenting their own experiences with the social and media frenzy surrounding the case. The site, [...]
Hip Hop Fan Zimmerman Was Disappointed P Diddy Supported Trayvon
July 21, 2012 | Posted by
George Zimmerman was a fan of hip hop to such an extent that he expressed surprise and disappointment that P Diddy came out in support of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed 17-year-old that Zimmerman killed. This revelation came from the transcripts of the 150 telephone conversations Zimmerman had while he was locked up in Seminole County [...]
George Zimmerman in TV Interview: Killing Trayvon Was ‘God’s Plan’
July 19, 2012 | Posted by
Updated: George Zimmerman went on television yesterday to portray Trayvon Martin as the aggressor in their confrontation, saying that the unarmed 17-year-old set upon him shortly after he got out of his car, punched him in the nose, then slammed his head on the ground repeatedly and said “You’re going to die tonight” while Zimmerman [...]
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 [...]
New Zimmerman Evidence Just Released by FBI, Still Being Sorted Through
July 12, 2012 | Posted by
The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that Special Prosecutor Angela Corey has just released another round of evidence in her second-degree murder case against George Zimmerman, including a first look at what FBI agents have turned up in their civil rights investigation. Orlando Sentinel reporters are reviewing the records. Check back for updates. There are no expected blockbusters. Among [...]
George Zimmerman Living in Safe House with Security Team
July 10, 2012 | Posted by
The neighborhood watch leader facing a second-degree murder trial over the fatal shooting of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin is living in a safe house under the protection of a security team. George Zimmerman was released Friday after posting bail for the second time for the murder charge. His attorney said Sunday he was in Seminole [...]
George Zimmerman Posts Bail, Released From Jail Again
July 6, 2012 | Posted by
After a Florida judge set a $1 million bond on George Zimmerman Thursday, along with new restrictions, Zimmerman walked out of jail today. In his ruling Judge Kenneth R. Lester Jr. said that he believes Zimmerman may have been planning to flee the country and escape prosecution in the death of Trayvon Martin. Lester wrote [...]
