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Prosecutors: Martin's pot smoking irrelevant
Florida prosecutors say Trayvon Martin's troubles at school and his marijuana smoking should not be talked about at a trial for neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman. Prosecutors asked a judge on Monday to block Zimmerman's attorneys from presenting this evidence as well as information about Martin getting into a fight ...
George Zimmerman won't seek immunity hearing
The former neighborhood watch leader charged with fatally shooting a Florida teenager told a judge Tuesday that he agrees with his defense attorneys' decision not to seek an immunity hearing under the state's "Stand Your Ground" self-defense law. Under questioning from Circuit Judge Debra Nelson, George Zimmerman repeatedly said "yes" ...
George Zimmerman granted new judge by Appeals court
Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester will be removed from the case against George Zimmerman, the man accused of killing Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman, a former neighborhood watch leader, said in an appeal that he fears Lester is biased against him and he wanted a new judge to preside over his case. On ...
Judge sets Zimmerman's new bond at $1 million
Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester set George Zimmerman's new bond at $1 million on Thursday. Zimmerman shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, but claims he shot Martin in self-defense. Zimmerman’s original bond was revoked last month after Lester ruled Zimmerman and his wife were untruthful about their finances. Zimmerman is still ...
Video shows George Zimmerman's account of fatal fight with Trayvon Martin
Neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman re-enacted the fight he had with Trayvon Martin in police video released Thursday, giving his most detailed account yet of what led him to fatally shoot the unarmed black teenager. Zimmerman claims in the video that Martin said "you're going to die" and reached for ...
Commission votes to reject Sanford police chief's resignation amid Trayvon Martin controversy
The controversy over the death of Trayvon Martin prompted Sanford's police chief to ask to step down, but during a heated commission meeting, leaders voted to keep him on the job. The commission passed a "no confidence" vote on Police Chief Bill Lee last month. But during a heated meeting ...
Zimmerman turns self in; expected to plead not guilty
The man charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of an unarmed teen has arrived at a Florida jail after turning himself in. George Zimmerman was charged Wednesday in the shooting of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teenager whose death ignited nationwide protests. He arrived Wednesday night, hours after a ...
Clayton County students leave school, rally for Trayvon Martin
Students at a Clayton County high school face punishment for walking out of school and holding an unauthorized rally in support of Trayvon Martin. Students at Mount Zion High School were told to either accept a suspension or write an essay about the pros and cons of civil unrest. Some ...
Church leaders use MLK death anniversary to honor Trayvon Martin
Wednesday marked the 44th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Family and friends marked the occasion by laying a wreath at the church where he ministered up until his death. King's daughter, Bernice, helped carry the wreath out of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church sanctuary on ...
Tyler Perry says pull over was a case of racial profiling
Tyler Perry went to his Facebook page to call out a recent incident where the actor/director was pulled over in the city of Atlanta. Perry seems to imply on his Facebook page that he was racially profiled by police after making a right turn from a left lane in southwest ...
George Zimmerman's brother talks about Trayvon Martin shooting death
For the first time, the brother of George Zimmerman is speaking out on national television about the night Trayvon Martin was killed. Robert Zimmerman Jr. appeared on CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight" on Thursday night and said his brother is devastated by the killing. He also said that 17-year-old Martin picked ...
Police video may shed light on night of Trayvon Martin's death
Sanford police surveillance video from ABC News may shed new light on the Trayvon Martin investigation. The video shows George Zimmerman at the Sanford police station not long after he shot and killed 17-year-old Martin. Zimmerman was in handcuffs the night he was taken to the police department after he ...
Hundreds rally for Trayvon Martin at Clark Atlanta University
Hundreds of students gathered on the campus of Clark Atlanta University on Wednesday to rally in support of the Florida teenager shot and killed by a neighborhood watch captain. The shooting has spawned similar rallies and protests all across the nation. Police have not filed charges against George Zimmerman, ...
DOJ to investigate entire Sanford PD
The Trayvon Martin case is bringing more scrutiny on the Sanford Police Department. The Department of Justice will now investigate all cases handled by the police department, after receiving complaints from Sanford citizens. It's been more than a month since 17-year-old Martin was killed and only a week since the ...
Thousands gather for Trayvon Martin rally at Ga. Capitol
Thousands of people gathered at the state capitol for a rally for Trayvon Martin on Monday night. They want lawmakers to take another look at Georgia's law, which is similar to Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law and why George Zimmerman has not been arrested. Martin, 17, was unarmed when he ...
Sanford Police Department launches internal investigation amid Trayvon Martin info leaks
An internal investigation is underway on Tuesday at the Sanford Police Department, as police try to figure out who leaked information about George Zimmerman's statement to investigators the night Trayvon Martin was shot and killed. Martin's parents said they are furious about the new developments. They said the people at ...
Dozens join 'Hoodie' solidarity efforts for Trayvon Martin
With the simple act of putting on a hood, Atlantans stood in solidarity with Trayvon Martin, as part of the filming of a public service announcement against the shooting of the Florida teen. The 17-year-old was wearing a hooded sweatshirt when he was shot and killed by a neighborhood watch ...
Trayvon Martin death prompts 'Hoodie Day' demonstration
Several local churches took part in National "Hoodie Day," prompted by the death of a Florida teenager who was shot by a neighborhood watchman. Trayvon Martin was wearing a hoodie the night he was killed, so Sunday churchgoers wore hoodies to remember him, religious leaders said. The shooting that occurred ...
Critics question Georgia's 'Stand Your Ground' law in wake of Florida teen's death
Florida calls it the 'Stand Your Ground', and Georgia calls it 'No Duty to Retreat'. In both states, the law has come under fire in the wake of the controversial shooting of a teen allegedly killed by a neighborhood watch captain. Local defense attorney, Jackie Patterson, said he has used ...
Rev. Al Sharpton: "Arrest Zimmerman now!" in Trayvon Martin's shooting death
Sanford Police Chief Bill Lee announced that he has temporarily stepped down as chief, during a press conference outside of Sanford City Hall on Thursday. The announcement came hours before a rally for slain teen Trayvon Martin was set to begin. "I must temporarily remove myself from the position of ...
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