Zimmerman accused of domestic violence, 'resisting officer with violence'

In 2005, Zimmerman, then 20, was arrested and charged with "resisting officer with violence" and 'battery of law enforcement officer'...

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From MSNBC: Court documents obtained by msnbc.com on Tuesday evening show that George Zimmerman, who fatally shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, went to court in 2005 and 2006 for accusations of domestic violence, tussling with a police officer and speeding.

The three incidents took place in Orange County, Fla.

Source: Sanford police chief, state attorney made Zimmerman ‘no charge’ call in person

In 2005, Zimmerman, then 20, was arrested and charged with “resisting officer with violence” and “battery of law enforcement officer,” both which are third-degree felonies. The charge was reduced to “resisting officer without violence” and then waived when he entered an alcohol education program. Contemporaneous accounts indicate he shoved an officer who was questioning a friend for alleged underage drinking at an Orange County bar.

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