The tragic shooting death of Trayvon Martin at the hands of volunteer night watchman George Zimmerman occurred exactly a year ago today in a Florida suburb. Over the last 365 days, details surrounding the case have slowly been trickling to the public. As new developments continue to arise, there are still a host of unanswered […]
A Florida judge will hold a hearing today to discuss jury selection in George Zimmerman’s second degree murder trail. Earlier in the month, lawyers for Zimmerman unsuccessfully argued to have the trail date pushed back, which the judge found unnecessary.
A Florida judge denied George Zimmerman’s request to extend the start of his second-degree murder trial, Tuesday (Feb. 5). During a hearing held on what would’ve been Trayvon Martin’s 18th birthday, lawyers for Zimmerman—who is accused of murdering the unarmed teen—were not allowed to push the June start date.
Lawyers for George Zimmerman filed a motion to delay the start of his second-degree murder trial Wednesday (Jan. 30), on grounds that they need more time to prepare. Zimmerman’s legal team claims that prosecutors haven’t been expedicious with the evidence needed to build a defense in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.
Sybrina Fulton, mother of slain teen Trayvon Martin is not giving up on her fight to end Florida’s “stand your ground” law. Fulton, Sen. Dwight Bullard, and Rep. Al Williams appeared at a press conference at the state capitol yesterday, calling for the law to be repealed.
Lawyers for George Zimmerman have received Trayvon Martin’s school records, documents which they feel “could be relevant,” to the case. Although the records have yet to be made public, the legal team said that they are “entitled,” to review the slain teen’s grades and other potentially damaging information.
Members of the court of public opinion weren’t the only ones questioning why George Zimerman didn’t initially face murder charges for shooting Trayvon Martin, so did Sanford police. Documents posted online by Zimmerman’s attorney, Mike O’Mara, Tuesday (Jan. 8) revealed that cops in the Florida changed their final report up to five times, before recommending that the accused killer […]
February 5 will be a bitter–sweet day for the parents of Trayvon Martin. The day is scheduled for accused killer George Zimmerman’s next court hearing, but it also marks what would’ve been the teen’s 18th birthday.
George Zimmerman has responded to the $27,027 lawsuit filed against him by a security company, with a claim that he’s the victim. According to the accused killer’s lawyer, the company –Associated Investigative Services—intentionally raised their prices, and in turn the “billing got out of hand.”
George Zimmerman is in trouble for not paying his bills. The 29-year-old, his wife, and lawyer are all being sued for $27,000 by security company, Associated Investigative Services for failing to cover their outstanding fee. The company alleges that payments have dried up since Zimmerman’s defense fund was taken over by an independent trustee.
A Florida judge denied George Zimmerman’s request to remove his 24-hour GPS tracking device Tuesday (Dec. 11). Judge Debra Nelson, also ruled that the accused killer, who shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin back in February, must continue to live inside Seminole County where he currently resides. Nelson denied Zimmerman—who was in court at the time— without offering […]
Florida has been launched into the international spotlight thanks to its controversial “stand your ground” law following the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. In February, the teen was shot by George Zimmerman who used the defense to explain taking the teen’s life.
