They must also. In that case, a man saw another man stealing his car radio, grabbed a knife, pursued him and stabbed him to death. As the arraignment ap-. Recksiedleris scheduled to recuse herself from the case this week. Meanwhile, rallies continue across the country for the case, keeping the pressure on to make sure that Zimmerman does go to trial.
Zimmerman has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder. The trial, which begins Monday with jury selection, is expected to last more than a month.
Trayvon Martin: The year-old was walking back from a convenience store on the night of Feb. Tall and lanky, a lover of sports and music, he was described by his family as quiet and respectful and by former teachers as creative and curious.
Defense lawyers have offered a less flattering portrayal, releasing text messages in which Martin expressed interest in guns and discussed marijuana and being suspended from school. The company strongly denies the allegation. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.
Southlake Podcast U. Share this —. Follow NBC News. Expert: Future litigation for George Zimmerman unclear July 14, Walking back from a 7-Eleven to the Sanford, Florida townhouse of his father's fiancee on a dark and rainy February evening in , Martin aroused the suspicions of neighborhood watch leader George Zimmerman, setting in motion a chain of events that led to Martin's death and one of the most intensely followed trials of the twenty-first century--a trial that provoked arguments about America's gun culture and racial profiling.
As the case progressed, in cities across the county rallies calling for "Justice for Trayvon" were held, and everyone from President Barrack Obama to Hollywood stars to cable news personalities jumped into the debate over whether Martin's death was murder or a justifiable use of force by a man fearing for his life. Shortly after P.
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