George Zimmerman trial

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George Zimmerman Will Have All-Female Jury

Five of six are white, and the other is Hispanic

(Newser) - George Zimmerman's six-person jury is finally in place, and two things stand out: All six are women, and none of them are black. Five of the jurors are white, and one is Hispanic, reports the Orlando Sentinel . It says all but one are middle-aged or older. Alternates are still...

Zimmerman Jury to Be Sequestered for Weeks

Lawyers warn candidates they'll be isolated from family, friends

(Newser) - As you know, dear Newserites, it can be hard to avoid the media furor over the George Zimmerman trial. You're failing to avoid it right now! Which is fine, because you're not on the jury. And lucky thing, too, because Judge Debra Nelson told jury candidates today that...

Latest Disturbing Trayvon Story Not Actually True

Martin did not film friends beating up a homeless guy

(Newser) - George Zimmerman's legal team has been digging up some less-than-flattering background information about Trayvon Martin—but one story that made the rounds Friday, involving Martin allegedly recording his friends while they attacked a homeless man, turns out not to be true. Daily Intel explains what happened:
  • Zimmerman's defense
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Zimmerman Lawyers Want More of Your Cash

Defense fund is nearly broke again

(Newser) - George Zimmerman's surprisingly popular defense fund has been drained yet again , so his lawyers-slash-fundraisers have posted a new plea for money on the website . With less than $5,000 remaining in the account, they estimate they need $120,000 "to give George the defense he deserves." For...

Zimmerman Team Can't Talk Up Trayvon Pot Use: Judge

Also barred from mentioning Trayvon Martin's alleged fighting

(Newser) - George Zimmerman's defense team was dealt a blow today: The judge ruled that it can't bring up certain unflattering details about Trayvon Martin at trial, unless it "clear[s] several legal hurdles" to get permission at another ruling, the Orlando Sentinel reports. Among the things the defense can'...

Trayvon's Texts Reveal Fistfights, Eerie Warning

Friend's text: Don't get shot

(Newser) - George Zimmerman's defense team is painting an unflattering picture of Trayvon Martin through his text messages, which it released yesterday—and they contain a haunting warning from a friend: "Boy don’t get one planted in ya chest," the friend writes. The text came three months before...

Audio Experts Differ on Trayvon Martin 911 Call

One report thinks teen is screaming, but another is inconclusive

(Newser) - Don't expect the George Zimmerman trial to hinge on a 911 recording that includes screams for help along with the gunshot that killed Trayvon Martin. Two separate analyses of the call's audio have been completed, and they disagree with each other, reports the Orlando Sentinel . One analyst thinks...

Zimmerman Won't Seek 'Stand Your Ground' Immunity

Wants jury, not judge, to rule

(Newser) - As expected , George Zimmerman today officially turned down the opportunity to have a "Stand Your Ground" immunity hearing before he goes on trial in June over the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman could have seen a judge drop his murder charge at such a hearing, but "...

Zimmerman Foregoes 'Stand Your Ground' Hearing

Decision confuses prosecutors in Trayvon case

(Newser) - George Zimmerman's lawyers have bewildered prosecutors by canceling a hearing that could have seen the murder charges against him dismissed under Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law, the Miami Herald reports. The hearing had been expected in April but Zimmerman is now set to go to trial in...

Bloody Zimmerman Appears in Color Photo

High-res image from night of Trayvon Martin's death released

(Newser) - George Zimmerman's bloodied face and swollen nose can be clearly seen in a photo taken the night of Trayvon Martin's death and released by his defense team yesterday. The photo is a high-res, color version of the grainy, black-and-white image that was released months ago, the Orlando Sentinel...

Zimmerman Trying to Woo You With His Autograph

Nearly out of cash, he's seeking fresh donations

(Newser) - George Zimmerman has raked in an estimated $340,000 in donations since Trayvon Martin 's death, but the money is running low—so he's trying a new tactic. Now, if you donate at his website , you'll be treated to a card "personally signed by George."...

George Zimmerman Wants a New Judge—Again

Says current judge's remark showed bias

(Newser) - The ex-neighborhood watch volunteer charged with killing Trayvon Martin asked for a new judge yesterday, claiming the current one is biased because he said George Zimmerman had "flaunted the system." Zimmerman said in a motion he feared he would be unable to get a fair "stand your...

Zimmerman to Be Freed on $1M Bond

It's a big jump from his previous $150K bond

(Newser) - Good news for George Zimmerman: The judge in his case today decided to let him out on bond rather than keep him in jail. The less rosy news: That bond took a big jump, to $1 million, reports the Orlando Sentinel . Judge Kenneth Lester last month revoked Zimmerman's $150,...

Judge Considering Bail for Zimmerman

Defense argues he's not a danger to the community

(Newser) - George Zimmerman's defense team is trying to get him out of jail again. In a hearing today, Zimmerman's lawyers requested he be released on the same $150,000 bond he was released on the first time, arguing that he was not a danger to the community, and had...

Zimmerman Donations Soar
 Zimmerman Donations Soar 
Jun 5, 2012 1:24 AM CDT

Zimmerman Donations Soar

Defense fund now holds $193K, lawyer says

(Newser) - Donations to George Zimmerman's defense fund have surged since he was ordered back to jail , his lawyer says. The fund, which now holds some $193,000, had been receiving close to $1,000 a day even before Zimmerman's bail was revoked, according to the lawyer. Some $20,000...

George Zimmerman Back in Jail
 George Zimmerman Back in Jail 
Jun 3, 2012 1:06 PM CDT

George Zimmerman Back in Jail

Trayvon Martin suspect surrenders ahead of deadline

(Newser) - George Zimmerman is back behind bars this afternoon after surrendering to Florida authorities after a judge revoked his bail and gave him 48 hours to turn himself in, reports the New York Times . Zimmerman lawyer Mark O'Mara announced his client's return to jail in a blog post, and...

Co-Worker: Zimmerman Bullied Me With Racist Remarks

Trayvon Martin's killer taunted Middle Eastern co-worker: interview

(Newser) - More revelations from the newly released George Zimmerman evidence: A former co-worker said in an interview that Zimmerman taunted him mercilessly with racist jokes, Huffington Post reports. At the office, Zimmerman called the Middle Eastern man "a f**cking moron" and "Achmed the terrorist," and joked about "...

Prosecutors Release Zimmerman Witness List

Audio experts, Trayvon Martin's family on the list

(Newser) - Prosecutors gave the public a small, censored look at their case against George Zimmerman yesterday, delivering an eight-page list of witnesses it intends to call to the stand and evidence it intends to use. It also sent evidence to Zimmerman's defense team, though the team would say only that...

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