May 20, 2013

Zimmerman Waives Rights to ‘Stand Your Ground’ Defense

George Zimmerman appears before judge at bond hearing in Sanford, Florida

*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 [...]




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 [...]




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 [...]




George Zimmerman Waives Right to ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law

George Zimmerman appears before judge at bond hearing in Sanford, Florida

*In a stunning twist, George Zimmerman, accused murderer of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, waived his right to the ‘Stand Your Ground’ law. The event caused so much debate around the world, leading to more discussion about the controversial law. Zimmerman was scheduled to sit through a hearing on April 22, which may change the way prosecutors [...]




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 [...]




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 [...]




Zimmerman’s Request for Delay of Trayvon Trial Denied by Judge

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*So much for George Zimmerman‘s bid for a new trial date. A Florida judge turned down his request to delay his June trial date for the murder of unarmed, black teenager Trayvon Martin, whom he shot and killed a year ago this month. “I don’t see any of your issues as insurmountable,” Seminole County Circuit [...]




Zimmerman Wants to Delay Trayvon Trial

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*This trial for the killer of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin could be delayed even further. It’ll be almost a year ago that the black teen was walking home on a dark evening in Stafford, Fla and was fatally shot. George Zimmerman is the gunman, a neighborhood watchman who initially claimed he was defending himself, despite orders [...]




George Zimmerman’s Legal Team Gets Trayvon Martin’s School Records

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*The legal team for Trayvon Martin‘s Killer, George Zimmerman, think they’re on to something. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Zimmerman’s counsel has received a copy of the 17-year-old’s school records. “We are entitled to receive the school records because some information in Trayvon Martin’s file could be relevant in the defense of George Zimmerman,” the [...]




George Zimmerman Being Sued for Unpaid Security Fees

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*Things just got a little worse for Trayvon Martin’s killer, George Zimmerman. It turns out it’s probably more expensive for him to be out of jail than inside because he’s looking at a $27,000 tab now. According to reports, Zimmerman, his wife and attorney are being sued for unpaid security fees. Associated Investigative Services (AIS) [...]




George Zimmerman Suing NBC Universal over Edited 911 Tape

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*George Zimmerman is suing NBC Universal for using “the oldest form of yellow journalism” by editing an audio tape of his 911 call to make him sound racist, the lawsuit says. Zimmerman is seeking “damages in excess of the jurisdictional limit” in Seminole County Circuit Court in Florida, where the lawsuit was filed Thursday, reports [...]