The judge presiding over George Zimmerman’s case denied the state’s request for a gag order, Monday (Oct.29). Circuit Judge Debra Nelson found no basis for a gag order to be placed on Zimmerman and his legal team, which would not allow for a fair trial,as argued by the opposing side.
A Florida judge gave George Zimmerman’s lawyers access to Trayvon Martin’s personal information, including school and social media records, Friday (Oct. 19). Judge Debra S. Nelson ruled that Zimmerman’s defense team needs access to the information to determine whether or not the teen had a history of violence. “I think you’re entitled to those records,” […]
Lawyers for George Zimmerman have more bones to pick. The legal counsel for the accused killer filed a motion Monday (Oct. 16) claiming that prosecutors are taking their time with giving them evidence. “The state’s approach to discovery has been to require the defense to figure out what the state has failed to provide and […]
George Zimmerman’s lawyer wants the public to know that when it comes to race, it was not a factor in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Mike O’Mara has tried his hardest to make it clear that, despite public opinion, his client did not shoot and kill the unarmed teen based on the color of his […]
George Zimmerman has been granted his wish to have another judge preside over this second-degree murder case. A Florida appeals court ruled that Judge Kenneth Lester must step down on grounds that he is bias, claims which were first made by Zimmerman’s lawyer. Although Lester granted Zimmerman bond more than once, he lauded the accused […]
George Zimmerman is allowed to leave the county. A Florida judge ruled Friday (Aug. 24) that Zimmerman can travel outside of his area to meet with his lawyers. Judge Kenneth Lester granted the 28-year-old the right to leave Seminole County, and said that he will adjust the accused killer’s bond terms. For now, Zimmerman is allowed […]
George Zimmerman has decided to drop his “stand your ground” defense in the February shooting death of Trayvon Martin. According to his lawyer, Mike O’Mara, further review of the case helped them reach the conclusion that traditional self-defense would be more appropriate. “The facts don’t seem to support a `stand your ground’ defense,” O’Mara said […]
The prosecutor’s office building a case against accused killer George Zimmerman, mistakenly released a bunch of new evidence Thursday (Aug. 9). Among the 76 documents included a blurry black and white photo of Trayvon Martin’s dead body, and Zimmerman’s college transcripts. Special prosecutor Angela Corey’s office sent out a statement to the press, asking them […]
With his trial unlikely to begin until next year, George Zimmerman is looking to dismiss his second-degree murder case by seeking a “stand your ground” hearing. Mike O’Mara, lawyer to the accused killer, announced Thursday (Aug. 9) via the website he created for his client, that the hearing will not include a jury, and will […]
George Zimmerman has gotten his way on more than one occasion since shooting 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, but it appears that his winning streak is over. The 28-year-old requested to have Judge Kenneth Lester taken off his forthcoming second-degree murder trial, but it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen. Lester denied the motion Tuesday (July […]
George Zimmerman doesn’t want to be painted as a racist, so he has decided to play up his Hispanic side. The accused killer is biracial (half-Peruvian and half-White), and noted during his first television interview that he learned English as a second language. Clearly under the impression that a person must be white to be […]
George Zimmerman is really feeling himself. Following his first interview on Fox News last night, the 28-year-old has re-launched the very website that he used to beg for money and display his mental downward spiral. Although originally shut down by his lawyer, Mike O’Mara, and replaced with another site, TheRealGeorgeZimmerman.com is back up and ready […]
