May 22, 2013

George Zimmerman’s Lawyers Question 911 Call Voice Recognition

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*In an attempt to prove his innocence, George Zimmerman’s attorneys are now challenging the science of state voice recognition experts. In a new motion, defense attorney Mark O’Mara wrote that those unnamed experts may be using phony science, so the judge should hold a hearing, listen to evidence about how they did their work, then decide whether [...]




Zimmerman Waives Rights to ‘Stand Your Ground’ Defense

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*As expected, former neighborhood watchman and killer of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman, waived his right to the stand your ground law to claim self-defense. He was asked in a series of questions whether or not he understood that he was giving up the right to a hearing before his second-degree murder trial in June. [...]




As George Zimmerman Readies for Hearing Don’t Forget About John McNeil (Video)

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*George Zimmerman is preparing to have another status hearing tomorrow on his murder trial set to begin June 10. The state’s attorney requested Zimmerman’s presence so that the court can ensure he approves the defense waiving his right to an immunity hearing, but also so the prosecution can determine what he is planning to do [...]




Rush: Media ‘Doing to Tsarnaev What They Did to Trayvon’

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*Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh called out a variety of media outlets on Tuesday for trying to “do to Dzhokhar [Tsarnaev] what they did to Trayvon Martin,” reports Mediaite. He said that showing images of Tsarnaev at 14-years-old is an effort to humanize him and frame him as a “normal” or “mixed-up kid,” rather than [...]




Family of Boston Bomb Blast Victim Gets Letter of Support from Trayvon’s Parents

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*What a nice, thoughtful gesture. The parents of Trayvon Martin have written a letter of support to the parents of the 8-year-old boy killed in the bombings at the Boston Marathon on Monday, according to theGrio. 8-year-old Martin Richard was one of the three people killed when two bombs were set off near the end [...]




Jamie Foxx Gets Disgusting Racially Charged Comments on T-shirt with Trayvon Martin’s Face at MTV Movie Awards

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*On April 11, the EUR reported the MTV Movie Awards would be honoring Jamie Foxx with the MTV Generation Award for his much hailed work in the film industry. But, when he took the stage Sunday he wore a shirt that was not appreciated by the less enlightened, disgusting racists of America. The Oscar-winning actor [...]




Fla. Cop Fired for Bringing Trayvon Targets to Gun Range (Watch)

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*A Florida police officer accused of bringing targets resembling Trayvon Martin to a gun range has been fired. He has since released a YouTube video responding to the allegations against him. [Scroll down to watch.] Port Canaveral Interim Chief Executive Officer John Walsh told WFTV on Saturday that Sgt. Ron King was leading a target [...]




George Zimmerman’s Mother Releases Letter to Public on 1-Year Anniversary of Son’s Arrest

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*The entire country awaits the beginning of the murder trial against George Zimmerman that begins June 10. But, some believe that the trial will do more to confirm the innocence of Zimmerman rather than show the incriminating evidence against him. George Zimmerman’s mother Gladys Zimmerman, released a letter to the public today for the 1-year [...]




Trayvon Martin’s Parents Settle in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

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*The parents of Trayvon Martin have settled in a wrongful-death suit against the homeowners association of the Sanford, Fla. gated community where neighborhood watchman, George Zimmerman, gunned down the teen. Rumors say the settlement is more than $1M, but the amount has been redacted on public documents, reports the Chicago Tribune. Tracy Martin and Sybrina [...]




Robert Zimmerman Tries to Justify Racist Travyon Martin Tweet (Watch)

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*Robert Zimmerman Jr.’s at it again. People who say ignorant things think that it’s Ok to say them and then later get a spot on television to later apologize? If you’re really sorry, you wouldn’t have said it in the first place. Robert, the eldest brother of accused killer, George Zimmerman, got on CNN’s “Piers [...]




Rob Zimmerman Compares Trayvon to Alleged Baby Killer

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*George Zimmerman’s brother, Robert Zimmerman Jr., has created a firestorm on Twitter with his bizarre defense on behalf of his sibling, comparing Trayvon Martin to an alleged baby killer. Robert Zimmerman took to the social network on Sunday, sharing a photo of De’Marquis Elkins, a teen charged with the fatal shooting of a 1-year-old in [...]




Zimmerman Doesn’t Feel Safe; Wears Disguises and Body Armor in Public

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*George Zimmerman feels his life is in danger so he wears a disguise or body armor in public. According to his attorney, he doesn’t feel safe without it. Zimmerman remains in hiding and “can’t go out in public without wearing a disguise or body armor,” defense attorney Mark O’Mara told CNN. Zimmerman admitted to shooting [...]




Justice Remains Mute in Trayvon Martin Slaying … Are We Really Surprised?

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*On April 18, 2012, I started writing a editorial on the murder of Trayvon Martin. It had been almost 4 months since Martin was shot to death by George Zimmerman on February 26, 2012. I waited so long because I initially refused to write a single word on the affair because it hit so close [...]




Martin Family Remembers Trayvon in NYC Anniversary Vigil Tonight

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*In June, the Trayvon Martin trial against George Zimmerman will begin and hopefully this tragedy will come to a conclusion that will appease the country. But, trial or no trial, the Martin family will never see their child again and even a conviction will not bring their child back. The Martin family has planned a [...]




Trayvon Martin’s Mother Ready for Anything

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*Trayvon Martin’s mother is a model of hope and strength as she awaits the verdict of trial against her child’s killer, George Zimmerman. Sybrina Fulton told an audience at a town hall meeting on violence and racial harmony in Cincinnati that she’s prepared for anything. “My son’s life was cut down short. He had a [...]