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George Zimmerman won't have pre-trial 'stand your ground' hearing

During the hearing, Zimmerman was questioned under oath by Circuit Judge Debra Nelson. The state had asked the judge to demand an answer from Zimmerman about whether he was waiving his right to a "stand your ground" hearing.

Over O'Mara's protestations, Nelson questioned Zimmerman, asking if he had made the decision to waive his right to a pre-trial immunity hearing.

"After consultation with my counsel, yes, your honor," Zimmerman replied.
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http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...and-your-ground-right-20130430,0,340410.story
 
George Zimmerman won't seek immunity hearing

http://www.centurylink.net/news/rea...ass&action=3&lang=en&_LT=UNLC_NKNWU00L3_UNEWS

SANFORD, Florida (AP) — The former neighborhood watch leader charged with fatally shooting a Florida teenager told a judge Tuesday that he agrees with his defense attorneys' decision not to seek an immunity hearing under the state's "Stand Your Ground" self-defense law.

Under questioning from Circuit Judge Debra Nelson, George Zimmerman repeatedly said "yes" to a series of questions asking if he was aware he was giving up the right to a hearing before his second-degree murder trial in June. A judge would have sole discretion in an immunity hearing to decide if Zimmerman is exempt from culpability in the shooting. A jury would make the determination in the murder trial.............

More at link....
 
Zimmerman waives right to 'stand your ground' hearing ahead of Trayvon Martin trial

http://www.freep.com/article/20130430/NEWS07/304300047/George-Zimmerman-Trayvon-Martin-trial

4/30/13

Prosecutors and defense lawyers in the case against the man charged with murdering Trayvon Martin squared off in a pre-trial hearing today in Orlando.

Under oath, defendant George Zimmerman waived his right to a self-defense hearing prior to his trial. Zimmerman told Circuit Judge Debra Nelson that he understood Florida's self-defense laws, that he had talked to his lawyers about the stand-your-ground statute, and that he has decided not to have a pre-trial immunity hearing.

The questioning confirmed that Zimmerman has waived his right to an immunity hearing before the trial but leaves open the option to have a hearing later....more at link........
 
Zimmerman Attorney: Jurors Should Be Isolated, Able to Inspect Crime Scene

http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/Zimmerman--206907021.html

SANFORD, Fla. (AP) -- The neighborhood watch volunteer charged with fatally shooting 17-year-old Trayvon Martin wants the jury at his murder trial to be sequestered and for jurors to be able to inspect the crime scene..............


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Prosecutors: Martin's pot smoking irrelevant

http://www.sfgate.com/news/crime/article/Prosecutors-Martin-s-pot-smoking-irrelevant-4512209.php

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida prosecutors say Trayvon Martin's troubles at school and his marijuana smoking should not be talked about at a trial for neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman........

Prosecutors say such information is irrelevant to the trial.....
 
http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/attorneys-battle-court-over-evidence-zimmerman-tri/nX4Wz/
Attorneys to battle in court over evidence before Zimmerman trial
http://www.wftv.com/videos/news/attorneys-to-battle-in-court-over-evidence-before/v3hnq/
Video...

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/zi...sday/-/1637132/20318646/-/at1mgm/-/index.html
Key court hearing set in George Zimmerman case

With jury selection scheduled to get underway in George Zimmerman's second-degree murder trial in less than two weeks, prosecutors and defense attorneys will be in court Tuesday morning as the judge considers more than a dozen motions.
Zimmerman will be asking the judge to postpone the trial for an unspecified period, claiming his attorneys need more time to research one of the state's witnesses.


http://www.wesh.com/news/central-fl...se/-/14266478/20320560/-/ux73s4z/-/index.html
Judge may rule on several motions Tuesday in Zimmerman case
Prosecutors are expected to argue motions Tuesday barring George Zimmerman’s defense from introducing evidence about Trayvon Martin.
Read more: http://www.wesh.com/news/central-fl...20320560/-/ux73s4z/-/index.html#ixzz2UYLPntFL

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...merman-trial-hearing-20130527,0,2342996.story
George Zimmerman returns to court for pretrial hearing
With just two weeks remaining before his trial, George Zimmerman returns to court Tuesday for what may be his last pretrial hearing, a session that could turn into a marathon with his attorneys asking for a trial delay and asking that an especially damaging state audio expert be banned from testifying.
 
Zimmerman's Lawyers Ignore the Law to Paint Trayvon as a Brawling Pot Head

http://news.yahoo.com/zimmermans-lawyers-ignore-law-paint-trayvon-brawling-pot-153517654.html

With less than two weeks until George Zimmerman goes on trial for second-degree murder in the killing of Trayvon Martin, the judge in his case ruled Tuesday that that some of his defense team's key evidence — including Martin's history of "violence" and marijuana use — will not be allowed in court. ...........

The pre-trial hearing dealt with a number of defense requests — Zimmerman's motion to delay was denied, and the trial will begin June 10 — but the defense lost almost all of them............

On Tuesday, Nelson also granted a defense motion to keep potential and actual members of the jury anonymous, though "other issues" pertaining to the jury will be dealt with in two weeks time. ........

But the sordid, sideways history of Trayvon Martin is out there, and everybody knows it. That, likely, was the defense's plan all along. The Martin family, in a statement last week, called the leaks "a desperate and pathetic attempt by the defense to pollute and sway the jury pool." Two Mondays from now, we'll begin to see if it worked. ...........

More at link.....
 
By KYLE HIGHTOWER
Associated Press

ORLANDO, Fla. -- A court employee who retrieved photos and deleted text messages from Trayvon Martin's cellphone has been placed on administrative leave after an attorney testified that prosecutors didn't properly turn over the evidence to the defense, an attorney said Wednesday.

Former prosecutor Wesley White said he was ethically obligated to reveal that Fourth Judicial Circuit Information Technology Director Ben Kruidbos retrieved the data that weren't turned over.

Kruidbos was placed on leave shortly after White testified during a hearing in George Zimmerman's second-degree murder case on Tuesday. White said Kruidbos was interviewed by state attorney investigators twice before the action was taken.

White said he wasn't surprised of possible evidence violations by Zimmerman prosecutor Bernie de la Rionda.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/...merman-prosecutor-withheld.html#storylink=cpy
 
"Lawyer: Zimmerman prosecutor withheld evidence

A court employee who retrieved photos and deleted text messages from Trayvon Martin's cellphone has been placed on administrative leave after an attorney testified that prosecutors didn't properly turn over the evidence to the defense, an attorney said Wednesday.

Former prosecutor Wesley White said he was ethically obligated to reveal that Fourth Judicial Circuit Information Technology Director Ben Kruidbos retrieved the data that weren't turned over."

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/...merman-prosecutor-withheld.html#storylink=cpy
 
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationw...von-martin-20130529,0,7710422.story?track=rss
Judge declines to delay Trayvon Martin case trial
George Zimmerman's murder trial will start next month as scheduled, a judge decided Tuesday, and the defense cannot use its opening statement to impugn Trayvon Martin's reputation.

But the judge ruled that some derogatory information could be admitted during the trial if the defense can show relevance.


http://news.yahoo.com/judge-limits-texts-photos-trayvon-martin-case-150351912.html
Judge limits texts, photos in Trayvon Martin case
Attorneys won't be able to mention Trayvon Martin's drug use, suspension from school and past fighting during opening statements at the trial of a former neighborhood watch volunteer who fatally shot the teen, a judge ruled Tuesday.
However, Circuit Judge Debra Nelson left open the possibility that the defense could try again later during the trial if it could show relevance.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/29/us/judge-in-trayvon-martin-case-puts-limits-on-defense.html?_r=0
Judge in Trayvon Martin Case Puts Limits on Defense
Lawyers for George Zimmerman, who is charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Trayvon Martin, will be barred from mentioning Mr. Martin’s marijuana use, history of fights or high school suspension during opening statements in Mr. Zimmerman’s trial, which begins June 10.

http://video.msnbc.msn.com/politicsnation/52051226
Sharpton interviews George Zimmerman's lawyer about Trayvon Martin shooting case
Video...
 
George Zimmerman Trial

http://www.cfnews13.com/content/new...s/trayvon-martin/trayvon-martin-timeline.html

News 13 is your source for LIVE, Gavel-to-Gavel coverage of the George Zimmerman trial for the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. It all starts Monday, June 10.

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George Zimmerman Case Timeline

same link as above

..........Next hearing: Thursday, June 6, 2013...........

Has list of articles back to beginning of case, along documents and photos.

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Security measures established for George Zimmerman trial

http://www.cfnews13.com/content/new...icles/cfn/2013/5/29/security_measures_es.html
 
Hundreds of supporters — mothers, fathers, sons and daughters — gathered at a Miami-Dade church Saturday to prayerfully send off the parents of slain teenager Trayvon Martin as they travel about 250 miles to Central Florida for the trial of the man accused of killing their son on a rainy night last February.

Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton, along with members of the Trayvon Martin Foundation, clergy and the public attended the community program Saturday afternoon at Bethel Apostolic Temple — a blend of prayer, gospel songs, empowering speeches and the pained words of the parents.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/06/01/3428551/supporters-pray-for-justice-for.html#storylink=cpy
 
Zimmerman lawyers backtrack on video from Trayvon Martin's phone

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-trayvon-martin-20130603,0,7251663.story

ORLANDO, Fla. — George Zimmerman's lawyers said Sunday that a video found on slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin's cellphone shows two homeless men fighting over a bicycle, not two of Martin's friends beating up a homeless man, as defense attorney Mark O'Mara described it in court last week.


Martin and a friend came upon the fight and Martin merely recorded it, according to a statement............more.....
 
The Fifth District Court of Appeal today ruled that Benjamin Crump, an attorney for Trayvon Martin’s family, must sit down and answer questions under oath by George Zimmerman’s attorneys.

In the just-released ruling, the court wrote that Zimmerman’s lawyers have a right to question Crump about his dealings with a woman who’s expected to be the state’s most important witness.

She’s a young Miami woman who was on the phone with Trayvon moments before he was shot.

(snip)

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...merman-trial-crump-deposition,0,1131663.story
 
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...rial-cop-application-20130604,0,7772961.story
New evidence: Zimmerman applied to become a cop but was rejected
Prosecutors have filed paperwork revealing that murder defendant George Zimmerman applied to become a police officer in a county near Washington, D.C. but was turned down.
His application and rejection letter are among the latest pieces of evidence the state has notified defense attorneys they may use at Zimmerman's trial, which begins Monday.

http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/seminole-county-sheriff-discusses-safety-preps-zim/nYBzy/
Seminole County Sheriff discusses safety preps for Zimmerman trial

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/ne...cted/-/1637132/20421902/-/g2axjr/-/index.html
Records: George Zimmerman applied to be cop, rejected

The state released potential new evidence in the case against George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watchman who shot and killed Trayvon Martin, that shows Zimmerman had previously applied to be a police officer out-of-state but was rejected.
[READ: State's 17th supplemental discovery]

http://www.wesh.com/news/central-fl...eek/-/14266478/20416770/-/jeje5g/-/index.html
Zimmerman defense fund raises $46K in less than a week
The George Zimmerman Defense Fund says it has raised $46,000 after it announced it was almost out of money less than one week ago.
Read more: http://www.wesh.com/news/central-fl.../20416770/-/jeje5g/-/index.html#ixzz2VIiNOwVn

http://www.wesh.com/news/central-fl...ey/-/14266478/20407264/-/dn31lpz/-/index.html
Appeals court: Zimmerman's attorney should be able to depose Martin family attorney
The Fifth District Court of Appeal ruled Monday that George Zimmerman's attorneys should be able to depose an attorney for Trayvon Martin's family who interviewed an important witness.
Read more: http://www.wesh.com/news/central-fl...20407264/-/dn31lpz/-/index.html#ixzz2VIinhpzp

http://www.wesh.com/news/central-fl...ark/-/14266478/20393002/-/2ogoq4/-/index.html
Zimmerman's attorney apologizes for remark regarding Trayvon Martin cellphone video
Attorney Mark O'Mara said during a hearing on May 28 that Martin's cellphone had video of two of his friends who were "beating up a homeless guy."
O'Mara said the statement inaccurately described the video. He said the video actually was "two homeless guys fighting each other over a bike."

Read more: http://www.wesh.com/news/central-fl.../20393002/-/2ogoq4/-/index.html#ixzz2VIjA1XDE
 
Trayvon Martin text messages reveal a troubling side

"....he repeatedly appears to inquire about a gun with a friend: "U got heat??" Hours later he's asked by text: "You want a 22 revolver?" The friend who sent the message said it was bought by "my mommy."

On Feb. 21, Martin appeared to be heading to Sanford to live with his father. But he hadn't lost interest in guns.

"U wanna share a .380?" he asked one friend."

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/23/5444392/trayvon-martin-text-messages-reveal.html#storylink=cpy
 
http://www.wftv.com/news/news/released-document-states-jury-zimmerman-case-be-ke/nYCZL/
Released document states jury in Zimmerman case to be kept confidential
Jury members in the George Zimmerman trial will be kept confidential, according to documents released Wed.

http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/zimmerman-team-can-depose-martin-attorney/nYBPr/
Zimmerman team can depose Martin attorney
The Fifth District Court of Appeal has ruled that George Zimmerman's attorney can depose a lawyer for the family of Trayvon Martin.

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/my...ath/-/1637132/20441210/-/9jlkj1z/-/index.html
Myths, misstatements surround Trayvon Martin's death
Video included...

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/de...rman/-/1637132/20432218/-/vbslh3/-/index.html
Defense asks to block 'inflammatory terms' about George Zimmerman
Before George Zimmerman goes to trial in the death of Trayvon Martin, his attorney is asking the judge to block jurors from hearing a few words about his client – at least during opening statements.
“Profiled … vigilante … wannabe cop” are among them, according to a motion filed by attorney Mark O’Mara.
 
The audio played in court Thursday remains as chilling as ever, cries recorded in a 911 call that captures the violent struggle between George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin, ending in a fatal blast of gunfire.

Lawyers played the recording Thursday as part of a crucial hearing to determine the extent of expert testimony that will be allowed during the trial when jurors will try to decide who was hollering in fear during the confrontation.

For prosecutors, the testimony at trial -- set to begin with jury selection Monday -- could show Zimmerman as the aggressor in the fatal shooting of the unarmed Miami Gardens teen, whose slaying drew worldwide scrutiny on the small town of Sanford.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/06/...trial-more-legal-wrangling.html#storylink=cpy
 
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