Zimmerman's Atty Wants State To Pick Up The Tab
The legal team that won an acquittal for George Zimmerman in the shooting death of 17-year old Trayvon Martin plans to ask the state to pick up his legal tab.
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The legal team that won an acquittal for George Zimmerman in the shooting death of 17-year old Trayvon Martin plans to ask the state to pick up his legal tab.
The acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of 17-year old Trayvon Martin has been called "questionable" by former Secretary of State Colin Powell.
A Miami teenager's name was included in speeches and on the minds of thousands of people as they marched to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and down the National Mall on Saturday, in Washington, D.C.
The depth and scope of Florida's so-called "stand your ground" self defense law will be the focus of a new course offered at Florida Atlantic University.
Any hope of holding a special legislative session on the state's "stand your ground" self-defense law is officially dead.
After the shooting death of her 17-year old son, Trayvon Martin's mother has spoken out against the practice of stop-and-frisk and racial profiling on Sunday.
Under a bill filed by Sen. Gwen Margolis future felony life cases, such as George Zimmerman's recent self-defense trial in the death of 17-year old Trayvon Martin, would require 12-member juries.
The acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of 17-year old Trayvon Marting sparked nationwide protests calling for "justice for Trayvon."
A group of protesters upset over the not guilty verdict outcome of the George Zimmerman trial has ended a 31-day long protest at the Florida Capitol.
Republican lawmakers have shot down a special state legislative session to address Florida's so called 'stand you ground' law.
Members of the state's Legislature will be polled to see if there is enough support to hold a special session to decide the fate of the state's controversial "stand your ground" law.
Florida's so-called "stand your ground" law has received support from the Florida Sheriffs Association.
The tab for the George Zimmerman trial continues to grow. According to Seminole County officials, the trial cost the county government $91,000.
The "People's Session," a mock legislative session put-on by the protesters still upset with the verdict in the trial of George Zimmerman, is over but the protesters still don't plan on leaving the hallway near Scott's office—and they have also established a new goal.
Less than 24 hours after it was announced that the Florida House planned to hold a subcommittee hearing later this year to address the state's controversial "stand your ground" law, the state's Senate is moving towards doing the same.
Ever since the not guilty verdict in the trial of George Zimmerman, the ex-neighborhood watch who fatally shot unarmed teen Trayvon Martin, several people, including some big name celebrities, have boycotted Florida. The parents of Martin, however, said Friday that they are taking no stance on the proposed boycott.
The Reverend Jesse Jackson is standing by critical comments he made about Florida and has refused to offer an apology demanded by Gov. Rick Scott.
Less than a month after making headlines for helping a family out of an overturned SUV in central Florida, George Zimmerman is back in the news.
Gov. Rick Scott has taken the Rev. Jesse Jackson to task over remarks he made Tuesday while joining a protest in the Capitol.
Trayvon Martin's parents are scheduled to hold a news conference in Miami Beach.
A mayoral candidate in New York is speaking out about the death of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin and why he believes he was followed by George Zimmerman the night he was shot and killed.
Harry Belafonte, sometimes referred to as the "King of Calypso," has joined the protesters who have not—and say they will not—leave Florida's Capitol until Governor Scott calls a special session to review the state's self-defense laws.
Another juror from the George Zimmerman trial has broken her silence. Juror B29 said she thought felt Zimmerman got away with murder for the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin.
A gun group has raised thousands of dollars to help pay for security for George Zimmerman, but the money could end up being used to pay for defense costs and fees.
With astronauts closing out on-board tests, flight controllers are prepping for re-entry and splashdown Friday.
In September, Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty to several federal drug-related charges.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
No injuries were reported when the tornado touched down in Palm Springs North on Tuesday afternoon.
It's unknown what led to the gas leak, or if any injuries were reported.
Eastern Broward and Miami-Dade are under a flood watch until 10 p.m., and a level two out of four flood risk on Wednesday.
With astronauts closing out on-board tests, flight controllers are prepping for re-entry and splashdown Friday.
In September, Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty to several federal drug-related charges.
No injuries were reported when the tornado touched down in Palm Springs North on Tuesday afternoon.
It's unknown what led to the gas leak, or if any injuries were reported.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear before the House Oversight Committee next week to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein, the panel said.
A proposal to make Bible stories required reading in Texas public schools is putting the state at the center of another contentious battle over the role of religion in classrooms.
The Office of Personnel Management is asking insurers that cover federal employees and retirees to hand over details about their medical visits, their pharmacy claims, and more.
Republicans in Congress largely stayed silent, while dozens of Democrats called for President Trump to be removed from office after he threatened "a whole civilization will die tonight."
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
Former state Sen. Lauren Book launched her 11th annual statewide walk, encouraging survivors to share their stories amid renewed attention on the Epstein case.
Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski is pressing county commissioners to approve a long-delayed mental health center, warning lives are at stake as the building sits empty.
Emily Gregory describes the days following her upset victory in Tuesday's special election as "a little overwhelming, surreal, but exciting."
The Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery, located at 2200 NW 7th Avenue, would be a first-of-its-kind facility that could make a difference in the lives of countless people.
Wasserman Schultz pushed back against the suggestion that the United States was led into this war by Israel and its leader, Benjamin Netanyahu.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
Rapper Offset is recovering after a shooting at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, where Lil Tjay was among two people detained and later charged.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.