Tag Archives: Second degree MURDER

Trayvon Martin Open Thread

Zimmerman attorneys: Jurors should hear about Trayvon’s pot use What’s wrong with Mark O’Mara? Surely he can’t be serious? Every phone call Zimmerman made to police was about black men acting suspicious…might be on drugs or something. It’s racial profiling! … Continue reading

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State Prosecutors wants Travyon Martin’s personal life off limits

Orlando Sentinel: The prosecution in the George Zimmerman murder case has asked a judge to prohibit testimony about shooting victim Trayvon Martin‘s personal life, including whether he had been suspended from school, used marijuana or been in a fight. The … Continue reading

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Zimmerman attorneys: State voice experts may be using phony science

Orlando Sentinel- Attorneys for murder suspect George Zimmerman are challenging the scientific validity 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 … Continue reading

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Trayvon Martin Supporters Vindicated | Zimmerman Waives Right to ‘Stand Your Ground’ Hearing

Trayvon Supporters Vindicated (Zimmerman Waives Pre-Trial Stand-Your-Ground

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Trayvon Martin Open Thread

Orlando Sentinel Jury duty notices are in the mail for George Zimmerman trial SANFORD – They went into the mail Wednesday, the jury notice for people who must report to the Seminole County Courthouse June 10 and decide whether George … Continue reading

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State Prosecutors want to question Zimmerman in using SYG

George Zimmerman will be at the Seminole County Courthouse on Tuesday morning for the latest hearing in his second-degree murder case. It’s the last scheduled status hearing before Zimmerman stands trial for the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in … Continue reading

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Trayvon Martin Open Thread (April 24th 2013)

Think Progress: Conservative radio prognosticator Rush Limbaugh used his nationally syndicated show on Tuesday to try and tie Dzhakar Tsarnaev, the captured suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings last week, to murdered teenager Trayvon Martin. Last March, weeks after 17-year-old … Continue reading

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Gladys Zimmerman: Why Should George be in Jail for Killing a Black Boy?!

Dear Gladys Zimmerman, When does your son George get a free pass for murdering a 17 year old Black boy, Trayvon Martin? Your lettter clearly indicates you think George should get a FREE PASS for killing a black boy, and … Continue reading

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State Prosecutors: Zimmerman defense wanted video to ‘intimidate and harass’ witness #8

Orlando Sentinel George Zimmerman’s attorneys say the state wasted time and money in a squabble over videotaping depositions in his murder case, but prosecutor Bernie de la Rionda countered that claim Thursday, arguing he was protecting a witness from harassment. … Continue reading

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Trayvon Martin Open thread 4/1/2013

WFTV.COM New Sanford police chief sworn in SANFORD, Fla. —Sanford has a new police chief. Cecil Smith officially took over the department, and was sworn in during a ceremony Monday. Smith replaces Bill Lee, who was fired over his handling … Continue reading

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