George Zimmerman on Trial--June 27

George Zimmerman on Trial--June 27
George Zimmerman listens at the start of day 14 of his trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Thursday, June 27, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (AP Photo/Orlando Sentinel, Jacob Langston, Pool)
Zachary Stieber
6/27/2013
Updated:
7/1/2013

JULY 1: SEE A LIVE STREAM FOR COURT PROCEEDINGS HERE

The trial for George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer in Florida, continues on June 27. 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.

The trial is ramping up after jury selection on June 20 and opening statements on June 24.

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On June 25, the first eyewitness gave testimony.

On June 26, a witnesses called to the stand included a neighbor, and a friend of Martin’s.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report

Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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