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 […]
With the start of George Zimmerman’s second-degree murder trail drawing near, prosecutors unveiled another batch of evidence Wednesday (Sept. 19). The new evidence—featuring over 200 photos, and a DNA report— follows a truckload of other documents, which have been revealed over the last several months. Eight of the photos included were taken by an investigator […]
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 […]
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 […]
First George Zimmerman begged the public for money, then his lawyer got involved, and now his parents have followed suit. Robert and Gladys Zimmerman have launched an online fun to help cover their living expenses. Given the media behind their son’s pending second-degree murder case, for shooting 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, the couple has not been able […]
The family of Trayvon Martin filed paperwork against the Retreat at Twin Lakes homeowners association, claiming monetary damages for the shooting death of the teenager, reports the Orlando Sentinel. Martin’s mother, Sybrina Fulton, is named on the court documents filed last week by Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America. The high school student was […]
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 […]
Shellie Zimmerman, the wife of accused killer George Zimmerman, has pleaded not guilty to perjury. The 25-year-old is accused of deceiving the court when prodded about the couple’s finances during her husband’s first bond hearing. According to Shellie, she and her husband were in dire need of economic assistance, yet in actuality had over $130,000 […]
The veil shielding the identities of six witnesses who offered their accounts following the shooting death of Trayvon Martin was lifted by Judge Kenneth Lester,Wednesday (July 25). The state attorney’s office released unedited copies of witness statements today, complete with names of those who voluntary spoke about the incident. In the 30-page documents the names […]
It’s bee five months since Sybrina Fulton, and Tracy Martin lost their son, Trayvon, and the wounds still run deep. The parents of the 17-year-old, who was shot by George Zimmerman back in February, spoke about their son during a town hall on meeting on violence and racial healing, held at Cincinnati’s Duke Energy Convention Center, Wednesday (July 25). “He […]
