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May 12, 2016

[UPDATE] George Zimmerman Is Trying To Auction The Gun He Used To Murder Trayvon Martin

Counter to Zimmerman’s claims, the Smithsonian says they never wanted the gun.

Jul 29, 2013

D.C. Police Looking for Suspects in Assault Allegedly Motivated by Zimmerman Verdict

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating an assault and robbery early Saturday morning in which the three suspects allegedly shouted “This is for Trayvon Martin” as they accosted a Bethesda man.

Jul 19, 2013

Video: Obama Says ‘Trayvon Martin Could Have Been Me 35 Years Ago’

“You know, when Trayvon Martin was first shot I said that this could have been my son,” Obama said. “Another way of saying that is Trayvon Martin could have been me 35 years ago.”

Jul 14, 2013

After Zimmerman Acquittal, Obama Says ‘Calm Reflection’ Is ‘Way to Honor’ Trayvon Martin

President Obama issued a statement calling on Americans to remain calm in the face of a controversial verdict.

Jul 14, 2013

Protesters March Through D.C. After George Zimmerman Found Not Guilty in Death of Trayvon Martin

Nearly 200 demonstrators marched through Northwest D.C. in a hastily organized vigil following the a Florida jury’s acquittal of George Zimmerman in the February 2012 death of Trayvon Martin.

Jul 19, 2012

George Zimmerman: “I’m Truly Sorry” But It Was “God’s Plan” For Trayvon Martin To Die

George Zimmerman on Fox News In an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity, George Zimmerman discussed fatally shooting an unarmed 17-year-old in a controversial Florida confrontation earlier this year. Zimmerman said he didn’t regret what led to Trayvon Martin’s death. “I feel like it was all God’s plan, and for me to second-guess it or to judge it,” he said.” However, at the end of the interview, he said he didn’t understand Hannity’s question….

Jun 18, 2012

Listen: George Zimmerman’s Wife Says They’ll Have A Great Life “After All This Is Over”

George Zimmerman and Shellie Zimmerman The Seminole County Prosecutor’s Office released audio of calls between George Zimmerman and his wife, Shellie, which they say proves the couple were conspiring to lie about their finances. Also, in one recording, when they discuss how to get him out of jail, and Zimmerman suggested, “We could have two cars, we could have two rented cars,” and then says regarding hiding inside a car, “Well, I have my…

Jun 12, 2012

George Zimmerman’s Wife Arrested For Perjury

Shellie Zimmerman A week after he was re-incarcerated, George Zimmerman’s wife was arrested and charged with one count of perjury, for lying about how much money the couple had. Shellie Zimmerman had testified at her husband’s bond hearing about how the couple was basically indigent, but in reality they had over $100,000 from money raised online. George Zimmerman was arrested for second-degree murder 44 days after shooting unarmed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida….

Jun 04, 2012

George Zimmerman Admits He Misstated Financial Situation In Court

Zimmerman is currently in a 67-square-foot cell as his attorneys have put in their request for a second bond hearing.

Jun 03, 2012

George Zimmerman Back In Central Florida, Ready For Surrender

“The defense team has coordinated with the Sanford Police Department to ensure Mr. Zimmerman’s security when he turns himself in before today’s 2:30 PM deadline.”

 
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