George Zimmerman Trial–July 12 Recap

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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George Zimmerman Trial–July 12 Recap
George Zimmerman arrives in the courtroom for his trial at the Seminole County Criminal Justice Center, in Sanford, Fla., Friday, July 12, 2013. Zimmerman is charged in the 2012 shooting death of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin. (AP Photo/Orlando Sentinel, Joe Burbank, Pool)
7/12/2013
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11/12/2013

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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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Read a recap of what happened on July 11 here.

Photos:

See the entire case in photos.

Click here for 10 photos of the Lawyers’ portrayal of George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin’s fight with a foam dummy.

We'll post periodic updates today, including new photos and continued coverage through the live blog.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.