Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:02 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:02:24 GMT
Attorneys trying to pick a jury in George Zimmerman's murder trial have selected a pool of 40 potential jurors who will go on to a second round of questioning. [More: ZimmermanTrialOnFox.com]
Attorneys trying to pick a jury in George Zimmerman's murder trial have selected a pool of 40 potential jurors who will go on to a second round of questioning. [More: ZimmermanTrialOnFox.com]
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:52 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:52:58 GMT
A voice recognition researcher for George Zimmerman is discounting the methods of prosecution experts who claim that screams captured on a 911 call belong to 17-year-old Trayvon Martin
A voice recognition researcher for George Zimmerman is discounting the methods of prosecution experts who claim that screams captured on a 911 call belong to 17-year-old Trayvon Martin
Monday, June 17 2013 8:05 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:05:05 GMT
Potential jurors' views on race were the focus of questioning Monday in second week of their selection for the second-degree murder trial of George Zimmerman. [More: ZimmermanTrialOnFox.com]
Potential jurors' views on race were the focus of questioning Monday in second week of their selection for the second-degree murder trial of George Zimmerman. [More: ZimmermanTrialOnFox.com]
Sunday, June 16 2013 4:26 PM EDT2013-06-16 20:26:29 GMT
An attorney defending George Zimmerman in his murder trial said at the end of the first week of jury selection that he thinks a jury could be seated by the middle of next week.
An attorney defending George Zimmerman in his murder trial said at the end of the first week of jury selection that he thinks a jury could be seated by the middle of next week.
Friday, June 14 2013 11:08 PM EDT2013-06-15 03:08:50 GMT
A juror in the George Zimmerman trial who had been dismissed caused a stir Friday after he returned to the Seminole County courthouse and complained about the jury process. [MORE: ZimmermanTrialOnFox.com]
A juror in the George Zimmerman trial who had been dismissed caused a stir Friday after he returned to the Seminole County courthouse and complained about the jury process. [MORE: ZimmermanTrialOnFox.com]
Thursday, June 13 2013 9:54 PM EDT2013-06-14 01:54:22 GMT
Attorneys are now asking for a pool of 40 potential jurors, instead of 30, before going on to the next phase of questioning. [More: ZimmermanTrialOnFox.com]
Attorneys are now asking for a pool of 40 potential jurors, instead of 30, before going on to the next phase of questioning. [More: ZimmermanTrialOnFox.com]
A lawyer for the family of Trayvon Martin stressed that the teenager George Zimmerman is accused of murdering is not the one on trial. [More: ZimmermanTrialOnFox.com]
During a news conference following Wednesday's jury selection proceedings, a lawyer for the family of Trayvon Martin stressed that the teenager George Zimmerman is accused of murdering is not the one on trial. [More: ZimmermanTrialOnFox.com]
Tuesday, June 11 2013 12:34 PM EDT2013-06-11 16:34:58 GMT
Members of the public interested in attending the George Zimmerman trial can enter a lottery for one of 24 seats in the courtroom, the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit said.
Members of the public interested in attending the George Zimmerman trial can enter a lottery for one of 24 seats in the courtroom, the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit said.
A judge in the case of a former neighborhood watch leader accused of shooting Florida teenager Trayvon Martin is set to hear arguments on a request by defense attorneys to delay the trial.
A judge in the case of a former neighborhood watch leader accused of shooting Florida teenager Trayvon Martin has denied a defense request to delay the trial.
Thursday, September 20 2012 8:10 AM EDT2012-09-20 12:10:24 GMT
After new evidence was released in the State of Florida vs. George Zimmerman case, Zimmerman's attorney, Mark O'Mara has made plans to hit back. He says, he's going to ask for more DNA testing.
After new evidence was released in the State of Florida vs. George Zimmerman case, Zimmerman's attorney, Mark O'Mara has made plans to hit back. He says, he's going to ask for more DNA testing.
Wednesday, September 19 2012 12:45 PM EDT2012-09-19 16:45:26 GMT
Forensic tests show George Zimmerman's DNA was the only one that could be identified on the grip of the gun used to fatally shoot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
Forensic tests show George Zimmerman's DNA was the only one that could be identified on the grip of the gun used to fatally shoot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
Monday, August 13 2012 4:57 PM EDT2012-08-13 20:57:25 GMT
The attorney for the shooter of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin says he is filing his appeal this week of the trial judge's recent ruling not to recuse himself from the case.
The attorney for the shooter of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin says he is filing his appeal this week of the trial judge's recent ruling not to recuse himself from the case.
Tuesday, July 31 2012 9:08 AM EDT2012-07-31 13:08:09 GMT
A community meeting took place Monday evening, to talk about how to remember the death of Trayvon Martin in a respectful way. His memorial was taken down three weeks ago. Items like teddy bears and pictures
A community meeting took place Monday evening, to talk about how to remember the death of Trayvon Martin in a respectful way. His memorial was taken down three weeks ago. Items like teddy bears and pictures
Monday, July 16 2012 11:26 PM EDT2012-07-17 03:26:38 GMT
More evidence was released in the case against George Zimmerman including a police interview with "Witness 0" who told police that Zimmerman molested her when she was a child.
More evidence was released in the case against George Zimmerman, the ex-neighborhood watch volunteer charged with killing Trayvon Martin including a police interview with "Witness 0" who told police that Zimmerman molested her when she was a child.
Thursday, June 21 2012 2:56 PM EDT2012-06-21 18:56:08 GMT
A newly-released video shows neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman at the scene of Trayvon Martin's fatal shooting a day later giving police a blow-by-blow account of his fight with the teen.
A newly-released video shows neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman at the scene of Trayvon Martin's fatal shooting a day later giving police a blow-by-blow account of his fight with the teen.
Tuesday, June 19 2012 6:30 PM EDT2012-06-19 22:30:32 GMT
Records released by prosecutors show the wife of a former neighborhood watch leader who killed Trayvon Martin had almost $63,000 in her bank account the day before she testified at her husband's bond hearing.
Records released by prosecutors show the wife of a former neighborhood watch leader who killed Trayvon Martin had almost $63,000 in her bank account the day before she testified at her husband's bond hearing that her family had limited funds to pay his bail.
Monday, June 18 2012 6:02 PM EDT2012-06-18 22:02:14 GMT
Prosecutors on Monday released the jailhouse phone calls and bank records of George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watchman charged with killing Trayvon Martin.
Prosecutors on Monday released the jailhouse phone calls and bank records of George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watchman charged with killing Trayvon Martin, that they claim prove he misrepresented his financial status at an April bond hearing.
Wednesday, June 13 2012 5:18 PM EDT2012-06-13 21:18:36 GMT
Trayvon Martin's family attended a town hall meeting Tuesday night at the Calvary Temple of Praise Church in Sanford that was organized by the NAACP's Seminole County Chapter.
Trayvon Martin's family attended a town hall meeting Tuesday night at the Calvary Temple of Praise Church in Sanford that was organized by the NAACP's Seminole County Chapter.
Thursday, June 7 2012 6:29 PM EDT2012-06-07 22:29:49 GMT
The Orlando Sentinel is reporting George Zimmerman's old cell phone was given to an Orlando area man in May. The number —407-435-2400 — was the one Zimmerman spelled out to a police dispatcher in a recorded
The Orlando Sentinel is reporting George Zimmerman's old cell phone was given to an Orlando area man in May.
An attorney for the former neighborhood watch volunteer charged with killing Trayvon Martin has confirmed with FOX 35 that there will be a new bond hearing for his client later this month.
An attorney for the former neighborhood watch volunteer charged with killing Trayvon Martin has confirmed with FOX 35 that there will be a new bond hearing for his client later this month.
Monday, June 4 2012 3:48 PM EDT2012-06-04 19:48:32 GMT
George Zimmerman's attorney says he will file a motion seeking a new bond hearing for Trayvon Martin's shooter.
George Zimmerman's attorney says he will file a motion seeking a new bond hearing for Trayvon Martin's shooter. The 28-year-old Zimmerman is behind bars again after surrendering to authorities Sunday after a judge revoked his bond.
The neighborhood watch volunteer charged with killing 17-year-old Trayvon Martin and ordered to return to jail is now back in custody. George Zimmerman turned himself to the Seminole County Jail Sunday afternoon.
The neighborhood watch volunteer charged with killing 17-year-old Trayvon Martin and ordered to return to jail is now back in custody. George Zimmerman turned himself to the Seminole County Jail Sunday afternoon.
Friday, June 1 2012 6:37 PM EDT2012-06-01 22:37:45 GMT
A judge has revoked the bond of the neighborhood watch volunteer charged with killing 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. George Zimmerman has 48 hours to report to authorities.
A judge has revoked the bond of the neighborhood watch volunteer charged with killing 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. George Zimmerman has 48 hours to report to authorities.
Wednesday, May 30 2012 11:03 PM EDT2012-05-31 03:03:31 GMT
An attorney has filed a lawsuit against Sanford, claiming the city has not responded to a request for records regarding the investigation into the shooting of Trayvon Martin.
An attorney has filed a lawsuit against Sanford, claiming the city has not responded to a request for records regarding the investigation into the shooting of Trayvon Martin.
A consortium of media companies is challenging efforts to seal certain documents in the second-degree murder case of the neighborhood watch captain charged with killing Trayvon Martin.
A consortium of media companies is challenging efforts to seal certain documents in the second-degree murder case of the neighborhood watch captain charged with killing Trayvon Martin.
Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:52 PM EDT2012-05-17 02:52:14 GMT
Rev. Al Sharpton is threatening economic sanctions on the area if George Zimmerman isn't arrested. It has many in downtown Sanford concerned - even minority business owners.
Rev. Al Sharpton is threatening economic sanctions on the area if George Zimmerman isn't arrested. It has many in downtown Sanford concerned - even minority business owners.
Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:47 PM EDT2012-05-17 02:47:01 GMT
During an exclusive interview with George Zimmerman's father Robert Zimmerman, FOX 35's Valerie Boey asked him about other issues, such as his son making racial slurs and his own job as a judge.
During an exclusive interview with George Zimmerman's father Robert Zimmerman, FOX 35's Valerie Boey asked him about other issues, such as his son making racial slurs and his own job as a judge.
Thursday, May 10 2012 11:37 PM EDT2012-05-11 03:37:15 GMT
Trayvon Martin's parents got emotional at a special commission meeting Monday night as they stood before Sanford city leaders asking for justice for their son.
Trayvon Martin's parents got emotional at a special commission meeting Monday night as they stood before Sanford city leaders asking for justice for their son.
Thursday, May 10 2012 11:14 PM EDT2012-05-11 03:14:00 GMT
The Orlando Sentinel reported Neighborhood Watch volunteer George Zimmerman told police Martin decked him with a single punch, then repeatedly slammed his head into the sidewalk.
The controversy surrounding the shooting death of teenager Trayvon Martin took a new turn Monday when the Orlando Sentinel reported Neighborhood Watch volunteer George Zimmerman told police Martin decked him with a single punch, then repeatedly slammed his head into the sidewalk.
Wednesday, May 2 2012 10:11 AM EDT2012-05-02 14:11:37 GMT
A close family friend of George Zimmerman spoke out and he's talking up his longtime friend.
A close family friend of George Zimmerman spoke out and he's talking up his longtime friend. But first speaking to the rallies that are popping up all around the country, in protest to the shooting death of Trayvon martin, Joe Oliver said he would probably feel the same way, if he didn't have every piece to the puzzle.
Friday, April 27 2012 7:00 PM EDT2012-04-27 23:00:48 GMT
George Zimmerman's attorney has begun what could be a lengthy legal battle to free his client from the second-degree murder charge filed in Trayvon Martin case.
George Zimmerman's attorney has begun what could be a lengthy legal battle to free his client from the second-degree murder charge filed in Trayvon Martin case.
Friday, April 27 2012 7:00 PM EDT2012-04-27 23:00:48 GMT
George Zimmerman made his initial appearance in a Seminole County court Thursday for his second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.
George Zimmerman made his initial appearance in a Seminole County court Thursday for his second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.
Tuesday, April 24 2012 2:37 PM EDT2012-04-24 18:37:06 GMT
Shots were fired at a Sanford Police Department car early Tuesday morning. The car was parked in the same area where the Trayvon Martin shooting took place.
Shots were fired at a Sanford Police Department car early Tuesday morning. The car was parked in the same area where the Trayvon Martin shooting took place.
Tuesday, April 24 2012 12:18 PM EDT2012-04-24 16:18:17 GMT
The New Black Panther Party came back to Sanford with a vengeance, they shouted "black power" and "Justice for Trayvon," rallying at the memorial near the scene where Trayvon martin was shot and killed,
The New Black Panther Party came back to Sanford with a vengeance, they shouted "black power" and "Justice for Trayvon," rallying at the memorial near the scene where Trayvon martin was shot and killed, they didn't hold back their anger.
Wednesday, April 18 2012 1:58 PM EDT2012-04-18 17:58:23 GMT
The Sanford Police Department has officially wrapped up their investigation into the shooting death of a teenager at a town home complex and has turned it over the case to the State Attorney's Office for review.
The Sanford Police Department has officially wrapped up their investigation into the shooting death of a teenager at a town home complex and has turned it over the case to the State Attorney's Office for review.
Wednesday, April 18 2012 1:11 PM EDT2012-04-18 17:11:23 GMT
The investigation into last month's shooting death of an unarmed black teenager in Sanford is out of the hands of the beleaguered police chief and the county prosecutor.
The investigation into last month's shooting death of an unarmed black teenager in Sanford is out of the hands of the beleaguered police chief and the county prosecutor.
Wednesday, April 18 2012 1:05 PM EDT2012-04-18 17:05:30 GMT
Members of the New Black Panther Party made their voices heard outside the Sanford Police Department Thursday, calling for justice for 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, shot and killed nearly a month ago.
Members of the New Black Panther Party made their voices heard outside the Sanford Police Department Thursday, calling for justice for 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, shot and killed nearly a month ago.
Wednesday, April 18 2012 12:50 PM EDT2012-04-18 16:50:06 GMT
The investigation into last month's shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla., is out of the hands of the Sanford Police Chief and now the county prosecutor has called it quits too.
The investigation into last month's shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla., is out of the hands of the Sanford Police Chief and now the county prosecutor has called it quits too.
Wednesday, April 18 2012 12:00 PM EDT2012-04-18 16:00:18 GMT
The National and Regional NAACP President traveled from Baltimore and Atlanta, hoping to give the community a chance to ask city officials questions.
The National and Regional NAACP President traveled from Baltimore and Atlanta, hoping to give the community a chance to ask city officials questions. They invited the Mayor, City Manger and Police Chief in Sanford to the town hall meeting.
Wednesday, April 18 2012 11:57 AM EDT2012-04-18 15:57:08 GMT
The attorney for the family of Trayvon Martin said a phone conversation between the slain Miami-Dade teenager and his girlfriend helps to shed light on the final moments leading up to his death.
The attorney for the family of Trayvon Martin said a phone conversation between the slain Miami-Dade teenager and his girlfriend helps to shed light on the final moments leading up to his death.
Wednesday, April 18 2012 11:28 AM EDT2012-04-18 15:28:28 GMT
Florida members of the Black Law Students Association and other protesters held a rally on Monday morning.
Florida members of the Black Law Students Association and other protesters held a rally on Monday morning. The rally that they're calling "Stand for Justice," was held outside the Seminole County Criminal Justice Center in honor of Trayvon Martin.
Wednesday, April 18 2012 11:25 AM EDT2012-04-18 15:25:26 GMT
Civil Rights Activist Reverend Al Sharpton will make his way to Sanford Thursday. In an interview with FOX 35 on Saturday, he said he will be rallying with leaders to call for the arrest of George Zimmerman.
Civil Rights Activist Reverend Al Sharpton will make his way to Sanford Thursday. In an interview with FOX 35 on Saturday, he said he will be rallying with leaders to call for the arrest of George Zimmerman.
Wednesday, April 18 2012 11:21 AM EDT2012-04-18 15:21:38 GMT
The family of a black teenager fatally shot by a white neighborhood watch volunteer arrived at Sanford City Hall to listen to recordings of 911 calls police had previously refused to release.
The family of a black teenager fatally shot by a white neighborhood watch volunteer arrived at Sanford City Hall to listen to recordings of 911 calls police had previously refused to release.
Wednesday, April 18 2012 11:14 AM EDT2012-04-18 15:14:21 GMT
Sanford City Commissioner Velma Williams has some strong opinions when it comes to Police Chief Bill Lee. She wants him out, at least until the city sorts out the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a teenager.
Sanford City Commissioner Velma Williams has some strong opinions when it comes to Police Chief Bill Lee. She wants him out, at least until the city sorts out the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a teenager.
Wednesday, April 18 2012 10:43 AM EDT2012-04-18 14:43:32 GMT
The Sanford Police Department will not release telephone recordings in the shooting death of a teenager until an investigation is completed by the State Attorney's Office, according to Police Chief Bill Lee.
The Sanford Police Department will not release telephone recordings in the shooting death of a teenager until an investigation is completed by the State Attorney's Office, according to Police Chief Bill Lee.
Tuesday, April 10 2012 5:51 PM EDT2012-04-10 21:51:40 GMT
The family of a teenager who was shot to death by a neighborhood watchman in Sanford want answers as to why the man who pulled the trigger hasn't been charged.
The family of a teenager who was shot to death by a neighborhood watchman in Sanford want answers as to why the man who pulled the trigger hasn't been charged.
Tuesday, April 10 2012 3:42 PM EDT2012-04-10 19:42:03 GMT
Investigators with the Sanford Police Department are still trying to figure out exactly what happened during an altercation which resulted in a fatal shooting in the Twin Lakes area.
Investigators with the Sanford Police Department are still trying to figure out exactly what happened during an altercation which resulted in a fatal shooting in the Twin Lakes area.
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