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Stand Your Ground

George Zimmerman watches during his hearing at the Seminole County Courthouse on Oct. 19, 2012 in Sanford, Fla. (credit: Stephen M. Dowell-Pool/Getty Images)

George Zimmerman Won’t Seek Immunity Hearing

The former neighborhood watch leader charged with fatally shooting a Florida teenager told a judge Tuesday that he agrees with his defense attorneys’ decision not to seek an immunity hearing under the state’s “Stand Your Ground” self-defense law.

2013/04/30

George Zimmerman, defendant in the killing of Trayvon Martin, sits in Seminole circuit court for a pre-trial hearing April 30, 2013 in Sanford, Fla. (credit: Joe Burbank - Pool/Getty Images)

Zimmerman Won’t Seek ‘Stand Your Ground’ Immunity Hearing

The former neighborhood watch leader charged with fatally shooting Trayvon Martin told a judge Tuesday that he agrees with his defense attorneys’ decision not to seek an immunity hearing under the state’s “Stand Your Ground” self-defense law.

2013/04/30

George Zimmerman arrives with his lead counsel, Mark O'Mara for a hearing in Seminole circuit court on Feb. 5, 2013 in Sanford, Fla. (credit: Joe Burbank-Pool/Getty Images)

Zimmerman Lawyer Cancels ‘Stand Your Ground’ Hearing

In a surprise move, the lawyer for George Zimmerman has canceled next month’s “stand your ground” hearing.

2013/03/05

People stand outside during the National Bar Association town hall meeting titled, 'Standing Our Ground for Justice' in Tampa, Fla. Trayvon Martin was shot by George Zimmerman, a member of a neighborhood watch in Sanford, Florida, who has been charged with second degree murder in the shooting. (Photo by Roberto Gonzalez/Getty Images)

Task Force Says ‘Stand Your Ground’ Is A Good Law

A state task force has determined that Florida’s so-called “stand your ground” statute is a good law and shouldn’t be overturned.

2013/02/22

George Zimmerman takes the stand during his bond hearing for the shooting death of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida, April 20, 2012.  (credit: AFP/Getty images)

Judge Reluctant To Delay In Zimmerman Case

The judge in the case of the former neighborhood watch leader charged in the shooting of Florida teen Trayvon Martin says it would take extreme circumstances for her to grant a continuance for his upcoming self-defense immunity hearing.

2013/02/15

The Florida sponsor of the "stand your ground" legislation is pushing for teachers and principals to carry guns in schools. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

‘Stand Your Ground’ Lawmaker Pushes For Teachers To Carry Guns

The state representative who sponsored the bill that became Florida’s “stand your ground” law said Monday that schools would be safer if principals and teachers were allowed to take guns to school.

2012/12/17

Photo of George Zimmerman with a bloody nose that his defense team says was taken by a police officer the night of the shooting of Trayvon Martin.  (credit: gzlegalcase.com)

Defense Team Photo Shows Zimmerman With Bloody Nose Night Of Shooting

George Zimmerman’s defense team has made a color photo of their client from the night of the shooting public.

2012/12/03

File photo of signs for a rally to demand justice for the shooting of Trayvon Martin (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Fatal Shooting Over Music Compared To Martin Case

The fatal shooting of a Florida teenager who was listening to loud music in a car a week ago has drawn comparisons to the Trayvon Martin case, but the differences are significant.

2012/11/30

(Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Big Change In Gun Law Not Expected From Task Force

As a task force on Florida’s much-debated “stand your ground” law finished its final meeting Tuesday, its draft report recommended no sweeping changes to the statute and a key legislative leader said he would not favor such changes if they were recommended.

2012/11/13

File photo. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel-Pool/Getty Images)

Zimmerman Can Leave County To See Lawyers

The former neighborhood watch volunteer charged in the fatal shooting of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin will be allowed to leave the county where he lives so he can meet with his attorneys.

2012/08/24

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