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George Zimmerman bond hearing: 5 new things we learned
A judge ruled Friday that George Zimmerman can go free on $150,000 bond as he awaits trial in the Trayvon Martin case. The hearing turned into a mini-trial when defense attorney Mark O’Mara surprisingly challenged prosecutors' probable-cause affidavit. Here are five things we learned.
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Trayvon Martin's parents settle with homeowners association
The parents of Trayvon Martin reached a settlement for an undisclosed amount in their wrongful-death claim against the Florida homeowners association in the subdivision where their son was killed.
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Florida Lt. Governor resigns amid Internet gambling probe
Authorities in Florida have spoken to former Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll about a firm she once represented that is under investigation. Carroll submitted her resignation Tuesday.
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Trayvon Martin trial date: George Zimmerman wants more time, more money (+video)
Trayvon Martin case: George Zimmerman's lawyers want to move the murder trial to November. Zimmerman is also seeking donations for his legal defense fund in the Trayvon Martin case.
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Trayvon Martin shooter Zimmerman must stay on 24-hour GPS monitor (+video)
Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder in the killing of 17-year-old Martin following an altercation in Sanford, Fla. in February.
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Why George Zimmerman wants his GPS tracker removed
George Zimmerman's lawyers will argue Tuesday that Zimmerman needs to travel for his personal safety and to assist his lawyers. Judge Debra Nelson will hear this and seven other motions filed by Zimmerman's lawyer, most requesting access to potential evidence.
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George Zimmerman autograph: What would you pay?
George Zimmerman autograph: The latest fund-raising effort by George Zimmerman includes an thank-you note 'autographed' by George Zimmerman. Zimmerman is running low on funds for living and legal expenses.
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George Zimmerman judge OKs question: Who was the real Trayvon Martin?
The new judge in George Zimmerman's second-degree murder trial allowed defense attorneys to subpoena social media networks and peruse Trayvon Martin’s school records to determine whether the slain teen had a violent past.
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Trayvon Martin shooting: Should victim's high school file be made public?
The new judge overseeing George Zimmerman's murder trial, Debra Nelson, will on Friday set parameters for how new evidence – including shooting victim Trayvon Martin’s high school file – will be handled and discussed. Trial is set for June 2013.
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Three-judge panel grants George Zimmerman new judge
A Florida appeals court has granted George Zimmerman a new judge after he and his lawyer claimed the judge in his case made 'gratuitous' and 'disparaging remarks' about Zimmerman.
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George Zimmerman says he is 'sorry' but not in the wrong in TV interview
The teenager's father, Tracy Martin, said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press that he rejected a comment Zimmerman made about the events of that night being part of 'God's plan.'
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George Zimmerman: Is the prosecution damaging his credibility?
Before the trial of George Zimmerman begins in the killing of Trayvon Martin, the prosecution has made public material that may not be admissible in court but raises questions about his character and credibility.
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Why was Zimmerman's cousin afraid of him? (+audio)
The man charged with the murder of an unarmed black teenager in Florida, George Zimmerman has now been accused of molesting his younger cousin. She kept her accusations to herself until now because she was afraid of him, she says.
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George Zimmerman's cousin accuses him of sexual molestation (+video)
George Zimmerman, the man charged with the murder of a black teenager in Florida, has now also been accused of sexually molesting his cousin. In other developments relating to the case, supporters of Zimmerman aim to postpone plans for a memorial for the slain teenager.
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Trayvon Martin case’s mystery man: George Zimmerman’s cop connection
New evidence shows that George Zimmerman, the defendant in the Trayvon Martin murder case, counts a law enforcement officer – a federal agent – as a close adviser.
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George Zimmerman, the Constitution, and the shifting politics of self-defense
George Zimmerman’s lawyer says at the heart of the Trayvon Martin murder case lies a constitutional prerogative: The right of Americans to carry guns and use them in self-defense. Is he right?
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Judge's rebuke to George Zimmerman: turning point in Trayvon Martin case?
The judge presiding over the Trayvon Martin murder case issued a harsh rebuke this week of George Zimmerman's dealings with the court. That probably won't serve the defendant well at his Stand Your Ground hearing, analysts say.
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George Zimmerman fund-raising appeal for $1 million bond
George Zimmerman must pay $100,000 to a bail bond company and have collateral worth $1 million to get out of jail. Can George Zimmerman raise the money?
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Why did a Florida judge set Zimmerman's bond at $1 million? (+video)
The judge in the case involving the shooting of an unarmed black teenager, Trayvon Martin, set bail for the shooter, George Zimmerman, at $1 million. The judge said that dollar amount was warranted because of Zimmerman's past actions.
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George Zimmerman to leave jail again as judge sets $1 million bond (+video)
The judge in the Trayvon Martin case set the new bond for George Zimmerman at $1 million. But Zimmerman needs to post only a percentage to be freed. His lawyer says he has the money.
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Sanford detective wanted manslaughter charge for George Zimmerman (+video)
Sanford Police Detective Chris Serino recommended a manslaughter charge for George Zimmerman, who killed Trayvon Martin. The detective has been reassigned as uniformed patrolman on the graveyard shift.
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Zimmerman's wife charged: What does it mean for his defense?
George Zimmerman's wife was charged with perjury Tuesday for lying to a judge. Now Zimmerman's defense team in the Trayvon Martin murder case will have to put her arrest into perspective.
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Trayvon Martin case: George Zimmerman's wife accused of perjury (+video)
Shellie Zimmerman was charged with the crime for lying to a judge about how much money the couple had to post George Zimmerman's bond.
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Will George Zimmerman get out of jail after $135,000 lie?
George Zimmerman's attorney plans to seek a new bond hearing after a Florida judge put Zimmerman back in jail Sunday for lying about his finances. Zimmerman's attorney says he'll apologize to Judge Lester.
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George Zimmerman back to jail for 'falsehoods.' Will they influence trial?
The judge in the Trayvon Martin case revoked George Zimmerman's bond and ordered him to jail after prosecutors showed he had lied about his personal finances during his bond hearing.
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Judge wants answers about $200,000 'Real George Zimmerman' defense fund
George Zimmerman, charged with second-degree murder in the Trayvon Martin shooting, received a $150,000 bond after his family claimed meager means. What the court wasn't told was that Zimmerman had $204,000 in a PayPal account.
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