George Zimmerman on Trial--July 8 Recap

The trial for George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer in Florida, continues on for the second week. Zimmerman is on trial over the shooting of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager who was walking back from a convenience store when shot by Zimmerman. The shooting, which happened on a rainy night in February 2012, was in self-defense, says Zimmerman. He has been charged with second-degree murder.
George Zimmerman on Trial--July 8 Recap
George Zimmerman listens to testimony during his trial in Seminole Circuit Court, in Sanford, Fla., Monday, July 8, 2013. Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed teen, in 2012. (AP Photo/Orlando Sentinel, Joe Burbank, Pool)
7/8/2013
Updated:
11/12/2013

Read below to see what happened today, and come back tomorrow for continued coverage.

The trial for George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer in Florida, continues on for the third week. Zimmerman is on trial over the shooting of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager who was walking back from a convenience store when shot by Zimmerman. 

The shooting, which happened on a rainy night in February 2012, was in self-defense, says Zimmerman. He has been charged with second-degree murder.

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Here’s what’s been happening: 

On June 27, Martin’s friend testified for the second day. Prosecutors asserted her testimony was inconsistent.

On July 1, an FBI audio expert testified.

On July 3, the judge heard about a criminal justice course Zimmerman took in college.

On July 5, prosecutors said that Zimmerman wanted to “hunt fugitives.”

 We'll post periodic updates today. Also, follow along with the proceedings through the live stream.

Lastly, see the entire case in photos.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.