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George Zimmerman

Trayvon Martin and his father

Defense releases photos, texts of Trayvon Martin

Mike Schneider, Associated Press
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Zimmerman is charged with fatally shooting Martin last year during a confrontation at a gated community in Sanford. He is pleading not guilty, claiming self-defense...
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George Zimmerman (R) arrives with his lead counsel, Mark O'Mara for a hearing in Seminole circuit court February 5, 2013 in Sanford, Florida. A judge denied the request to delay Zimmerman's trial for the death of Trayvon Martin. It is scheduled for June 10. (Photo by Joe Burbank-Pool/Getty Images)

Zimmerman wants Trayvon's pot use referenced

Associated Press
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - An attorney for the neighborhood watch leader charged with fatally shooting 17-year-old Trayvon Martin is asking a judge to deny prosecutors' request that the teen's marijuana use be off limits...
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George Zimmerman, defendant in the killing of Trayvon Martin, is sworn in as a witness in Seminole circuit court for a pre-trial hearing April 30, 2013 in Sanford, Florida. Lawyers on both sides of the Trayvon Martin murder trial are jockeying for position as the trail is expected to start June 10. The defense seeks to add witnesses, but declines to identify them as the prosecution accuses them of grandstanding. (Photo by Joe Burbank - Pool/Getty Images)

Zimmerman gambles by waiving 'Stand Your Ground' hearing

Erin McClam, NBC News
NBC News - By choosing not to invoke the Florida law known as “stand your ground” before his trial, George Zimmerman took a gamble...
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George Zimmerman (C), defendant in the killing of Trayvon Martin, stands in Seminole circuit court with his attorney Mark O'Mara (R) for a pre-trial hearing April 30, 2013 in Sanford, Florida. Lawyers on both sides of the Trayvon Martin murder trial are jockeying for position as the trail is expected to start June 10. The defense seeks to add witnesses, but declines to identify them as the prosecution accuses them of grandstanding. (Photo by Joe Burbank - Pool/Getty Images)

Zimmerman waives 'Stand Your Ground' defense

By Erin McClam, Staff Writer, NBC News
NBC NEWS - Prosecutors want to know whether George Zimmerman, charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, plans to seek immunity under Florida’s 'stand your ground' self-defense law...
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George Zimmerman appears during a hearing in Seminole circuit court on February 5, 2013 in Sanford, Florida. A judge denied the request to delay Zimmerman's trial for the death of Trayvon Martin. It is scheduled for June 10. (Photo by Joe Burbank-Pool/Getty Images)

George Zimmerman's mom calls charges a 'failure'

Joy-Ann Reid
theGRIO REPORT - On the anniversary of her son's arrest in the killing of Miami teen Trayvon Martin, Gladys Zimmerman wrote an open letter criticizing the justice system that she says failed her family...
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Zimmerman brother lashes out at 'liberal media'

Joy-Ann Reid
NEWS -- Twelve hours before he was set to appear on cable television to explain a weekend Twitter rant many have called racist, Robert Zimmermann Jr. tweeted an apology...
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George Zimmerman appears during a hearing in Seminole circuit court on February 5, 2013 in Sanford, Florida. A judge denied the request to delay Zimmerman's trial for the death of Trayvon Martin. It is scheduled for June 10. (Photo by Joe Burbank-Pool/Getty Images)

Zimmerman won't seek 'Stand Your Ground' hearing in April

Jeff Black, Staff Writer, NBC News
NBC NEWS - Meanwhile, his defense team has revealed the ordeal has led Zimmerman to pack on more than 100 pounds...
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O'Mara: We're not trying to 'demonize' Trayvon

Joy-Ann Reid
theGRIO REPORT - O'Mara said he joins those who have denounced blogs and websites that have posted fake pictures purporting to be Trayvon, including pictures of a young man wielding a gun, and a picture of rapper The Game, who is 28 years old and covered in tattoos...
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Brenis Bostick,10, and others stand together during the 'March for Peace' at Ives Estate Park in honor of the late Trayvon Martin on February 9, 2013 in Miami, Florida. Martin was killed by George Zimmerman on February 26, 2012 while Zimmerman was on neighborhood watch patrol in the gated community of The Retreat at Twin Lakes in Sanford, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Sanford seeks closure 1 year after Trayvon death

Joy-Ann Reid
theGRIO REPORT - The shooting death of Trayvon Martin on February 26, 2012 marked a turning point for many black residents of Sanford...
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Demetrius Martin cries as he remembers his brother, Trayvon Martin, during the 'March for Peace' at Ives Estate Park in honor of the late Trayvon Martin on February 9, 2013 in Miami, Florida. Martin was killed by George Zimmerman on February 26, 2012 while Zimmerman was on neighborhood watch patrol in the gated community of The Retreat at Twin Lakes in Sanford, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

A year after Trayvon's death, Sanford is healing

Kyle Hightower and Mike Schneider, Associated Press
SANFORD, Florida (AP) - One year after the shooting of an unarmed black teenager thrust this small central Florida city into the national spotlight, life in Sanford is returning to its regular rhythm...
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