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George Zimmerman (right) and his attorneys attend a pre-trial hearing on April, 30th 2013. (Source: CBS)

Zimmerman Won’t Seek Immunity Hearing Before Trial

What was expected to be a lengthy hearing got underway Tuesday morning in a Sanford courtroom as attorneys for the state and for George Zimmerman, the man charged in the death of Trayvon Martin, work through a number of motions.

2013/04/30

George Zimmerman (left) arrives with his lead counsel, Mark O'Mara, for a hearing in Seminole circuit court, in Sanford, Fla., Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Zimmerman is charged in the death of Trayvon Martin. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) newsgatePOOL

George Zimmerman’s “Stand Your Ground” Hearing Won’t Be In April

The case against George Zimmerman was back in court Tuesday as the attorney for the man accused of fatally shooting unarmed Miami teen Trayvon Martin announced his client’s “stand your ground” hearing will not begin April 22 as planned.

CBS4–2013/03/05

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Task Force Calls Stand Your Ground A Good Law

A task force looking into Florida’s Stand Your Ground law has determined the law is good and shouldn’t be overturned.

CBS Miami–2013/02/22

File photo of George Zimmerman sitting in a courtroom last month. (credit: Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel-Pool/Getty Images)

Hearing Sets Schedule For Zimmerman Trial, Jury Selection

Trial scheduling and the jury selection process will be laid off at a Thursday hearing by a judge presiding over the trial of George Zimmerman.

CBS4–2013/02/14

Sybrina Fulton (Source: JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

Trayvon’s Mom At M-D Walk: Kids Have Right To Walk In Peace

Nearly 1,000 showed up for a Trayvon Martin Peace Walk in North Miami-Dade on Saturday.

CBS4–2013/02/09

George Zimmerman watches during his hearing at the Seminole County Courthouse on October 19, 2012 in Sanford, Florida.  (Photo by Stephen M. Dowell-Pool/Getty Images)

Zimmerman Wants To Delay Trial For Trayvon Martin Shooting

The trial of George Zimmerman, the man charged with shooting unarmedMiami teen Trayvon Martin to death, may start later than originally expected.

CBS4–2013/01/31

Sybrina Fulton (Source: JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

Trayvon Martin’s Wants Repeal Of “Stand Your Ground” Law

The mother of Trayvon Martin joined Democratic lawmakers at the Florida Capitol on Wednesday to call on lawmakers to support the repeal of the so-called “Stand Your Ground” law.

CBS4–2013/01/16

Sybrina Fulton (Source: JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

Trayvon Martin’s Mother To Push For “Stand Your Ground” Repeal

The mother of Trayvon Martin will be at Florida’s Capitol this week to support legislation that would repeal the state’s “stand your ground” self defense law.

CBS4–2013/01/15

(Source: Pool) Attorney Mark O"Mara and client George Zimmerman in court.

Report: Zimmerman And Attorney Sued By Private Investigator

An Orlando-area private detective company, Associated Investigative Services Inc, has filed suit against George Zimmerman and his attorney Mark O’Mara claiming they are owed $27,000 for security services, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

CBS Miami–2012/12/28

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Judge Denies Widow’s Stand Your Ground Defense

A Miami criminal court judge denied a widow’s claim that she acted in self-defense when she shot and killed the man she suspected of killing her husband.

CBS Miami–2012/12/21

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