For the first time since that fateful night on February 26, the father of a neighborhood watch volunteer who shot and killed an unarmed teenager sat down for a television interview.
For the first time since that fateful night on February 26, the father of a neighborhood watch volunteer who shot and killed an unarmed teenager sat down for a television interview.
The neighborhood watch volunteer charged with killing Trayvon Martin has participated in his first interview. Zimmerman told Fox News host Sean Hannity that he was not pursuing the 17-year-old the night the teen was fatally shot.
Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder in the teenager's death. He has claimed he acted in self-defense.
Zimmerman opened up about what happened the night of Martin's death and his experience in the aftermath of the fatal shooting.
When asked to explain what he meant when he told a police dispatcher he was following Martin, Zimmerman said he was trying to keep an eye on him to tell police.
Zimmerman says very shortly after he got out of his car, Martin was right next to him. Zimmerman says he looked down to try to find his cellphone and when he looked up, Martin punched him and broke his nose.
He says as the two were struggling, Martin said "you're going to die tonight." He says Martin also reached for the gun that Zimmerman always carries.
Zimmerman says he prays daily for the parents of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. "My wife and I don't have any children... I love my children even though they aren't born yet, and I am sorry that they buried their child. I can't imagine what it must feel like, and I pray for them daily."
Additionally, Zimmerman's defense attorney Mark O'Mara answers questions regarding his client's case and rumors circulating about the bail donations and hidden money.
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George Zimmerman's defense attorneys have released photos and text messages from Trayvon Martin's cell phone ahead of a hearing that will determine whether they can be used at Zimmerman's trial.
George Zimmerman's defense attorneys have released photos and text messages from Trayvon Martin's cell phone ahead of a hearing that will determine whether they can be used at Zimmerman's trial.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.