June 19, 2013

Trayvon Martin’s Text Messages Highlight Marijuana Use and Fighting

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*New developments in the Travyon Martin murder trial have sent the court up in a frenzy. According to reports, the slain teen was texting a friend about fighting and smoking marijuana. Texts also included photos of a gun and what appeared to be a marijuana plant. The information comes from George Zimmerman’s camp, in a [...]




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. [...]




George Zimmerman’s Defense Presents Improved Bloodied Photo

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*The defense for Trayvon Martin’s killer, George Zimmerman, is still building that self-defense case. Attorneys released a re-mastered photo of the suspect bloodied the night the confrontation occurred. The photo was previously presented before, however, this time around the image is higher quality and less grainy. Zimmerman’s defense vows to present related documents and other [...]




Prosecution Rests in Hudson Family Murder Trial; Balfour won’t Testify

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*The Hudson family murder trial is nearing its end with the last of the testimonies wrapping up. William Balfour, the accused murderer of singer Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother, and nephew, will not testify in his own defense, said his attorney on Tuesday. The prosecution will rest after a week-long court battle, presenting circumstantial evidence and [...]