Zimmerman juror to ABC: He 'got away with murder'
(CNN) -- A juror in the George Zimmerman trial says she feels the man who killed Trayvon Martin "got away with murder.""George Zimmerman got away with murder, but you can't get away from God.
(CNN) -- A juror in the George Zimmerman trial says she feels the man who killed Trayvon Martin "got away with murder.""George Zimmerman got away with murder, but you can't get away from God.
Feds take evidence related to Zimmerman trial, including gun
(CNN) -- Florida authorities have delivered all evidence related to the George Zimmerman investigation to federal officials, who are weighing whether to pursue a civil rights case.The Sanford Police Department said it turned over all evidence, including a gun, to the Department of Justice on Monday.Justice officials are investigating whether Zimmerman violated Trayvon Martin's civil rights when he shot the African-American teenager.Zimmerman, a former neighborhood watch volunteer, was acquitted of second-degree murder and manslaughter charges on July 13 after claiming he fired in self-defense.
(CNN) -- Florida authorities have delivered all evidence related to the George Zimmerman investigation to federal officials, who are weighing whether to pursue a civil rights case.The Sanford Police Department said it turned over all evidence, including a gun, to the Department of Justice on Monday.Justice officials are investigating whether Zimmerman violated Trayvon Martin's civil rights when he shot the African-American teenager.Zimmerman, a former neighborhood watch volunteer, was acquitted of second-degree murder and manslaughter charges on July 13 after claiming he fired in self-defense.
George Zimmerman helps family out of overturned SUV
(CNN) -- Four days after he was acquitted of murder, George Zimmerman stepped out of seclusion to help a family get out of an overturned vehicle in Florida, authorities said Monday.Zimmerman and another man helped four people get out of an SUV that had overturned Wednesday evening in Sanford, the same community where the former neighborhood watch volunteer fatally shot teenager Trayvon Martin in 2012, Seminole County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Heather Smith said.Callers to 911 described a dramatic scene: An SUV lost control in the area of Interstate 4 and State Road 46, flipping on its side and sliding into a median.Several callers said they saw people helping a family trapped inside the overturned SUV, according to audio recordings released by the sheriff's office."There was tons of smoke ...
(CNN) -- Four days after he was acquitted of murder, George Zimmerman stepped out of seclusion to help a family get out of an overturned vehicle in Florida, authorities said Monday.Zimmerman and another man helped four people get out of an SUV that had overturned Wednesday evening in Sanford, the same community where the former neighborhood watch volunteer fatally shot teenager Trayvon Martin in 2012, Seminole County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Heather Smith said.Callers to 911 described a dramatic scene: An SUV lost control in the area of Interstate 4 and State Road 46, flipping on its side and sliding into a median.Several callers said they saw people helping a family trapped inside the overturned SUV, according to audio recordings released by the sheriff's office."There was tons of smoke ...
Local columnist discusses Obama's reaction to Zimmerman verdict
On Friday, President Obama made a surprise visit to the Press Room to react to the Trayvon Martin case.
On Friday, President Obama made a surprise visit to the Press Room to react to the Trayvon Martin case.
Dozens gather in downtown Milw. for Trayvon Martin rally
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Public outcry following last week's verdict in the George Zimmerman trial continues closer to home as rallies are held in Milwaukee and surrounding areas."Justice for Trayvon would be to look at the case again, taking a different perspective," said volunteer Gerardo Alvarado.Those who disagree with the not guilty verdict are circulating petitions in front of the federal courthouse in downtown Milwaukee hoping for a civil suit to be filed in the case."What we're really trying to do is get the Department of Justice to file civil rights charges against Zimmerman," explained another voluneer.14-year-old Rafael Diez hopes the youth of Milwaukee never forget what happened to Trayvon Martin.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Public outcry following last week's verdict in the George Zimmerman trial continues closer to home as rallies are held in Milwaukee and surrounding areas."Justice for Trayvon would be to look at the case again, taking a different perspective," said volunteer Gerardo Alvarado.Those who disagree with the not guilty verdict are circulating petitions in front of the federal courthouse in downtown Milwaukee hoping for a civil suit to be filed in the case."What we're really trying to do is get the Department of Justice to file civil rights charges against Zimmerman," explained another voluneer.14-year-old Rafael Diez hopes the youth of Milwaukee never forget what happened to Trayvon Martin.
Teens speak openly at Milwaukee race relations forum
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A public discussion for teens about race relations was held at Milwaukee's Victory Over Violence Park on Thursday, July 18th, after many expressed disagreement with the verdict in the George Zimmerman trial."We shouldn't be sitting back acting like this isn't phasing us.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A public discussion for teens about race relations was held at Milwaukee's Victory Over Violence Park on Thursday, July 18th, after many expressed disagreement with the verdict in the George Zimmerman trial."We shouldn't be sitting back acting like this isn't phasing us.
Trayvon Martin's parents speak out following verdict
(CNN) -- Trayvon Martin's parents spoke out Thursday for the first time since George Zimmerman was acquitted in the death of their son.In interviews on the three network TV morning news programs, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin assailed the verdict and the Zimmerman defense team's argument that the killing was in self-defense during an attack by the unarmed teenager.Fulton told "CBS This Morning" she was "in a bit of shock" after the verdict. "I thought surely that he would be found guilty of second-degree murder," she said.On NBC's "Today," Fulton said the case is "sending a terrible message to other little black and brown boys -- that you can't walk fast, you can't walk slow.
(CNN) -- Trayvon Martin's parents spoke out Thursday for the first time since George Zimmerman was acquitted in the death of their son.In interviews on the three network TV morning news programs, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin assailed the verdict and the Zimmerman defense team's argument that the killing was in self-defense during an attack by the unarmed teenager.Fulton told "CBS This Morning" she was "in a bit of shock" after the verdict. "I thought surely that he would be found guilty of second-degree murder," she said.On NBC's "Today," Fulton said the case is "sending a terrible message to other little black and brown boys -- that you can't walk fast, you can't walk slow.
Justice Department asks police to hold Zimmerman evidence
(CNN) -- The Department of Justice has asked the Sanford, Florida, police department to hold all evidence related to the George Zimmerman case, Sanford Capt.
(CNN) -- The Department of Justice has asked the Sanford, Florida, police department to hold all evidence related to the George Zimmerman case, Sanford Capt.
Juror B37 pushes for new laws following Zimmerman trial
(CNN) -- The woman known as Juror B37 in the George Zimmerman trial released a statement exclusively to CNN Wednesday pushing for new laws."My prayers are with all those who have the influence and power to modify the laws that left me with no verdict option other than 'not guilty' in order to remain within the instructions.
(CNN) -- The woman known as Juror B37 in the George Zimmerman trial released a statement exclusively to CNN Wednesday pushing for new laws."My prayers are with all those who have the influence and power to modify the laws that left me with no verdict option other than 'not guilty' in order to remain within the instructions.
Four jurors in George Zimmerman trial release joint statement
(CNN) -- The George Zimmerman murder trial is over, but details from the case continue to emerge at a dizzying pace.Several jurors have spoken out after the verdict.
(CNN) -- The George Zimmerman murder trial is over, but details from the case continue to emerge at a dizzying pace.Several jurors have spoken out after the verdict.
Fringe protesters turn violent in LA after Zimmerman verdict
LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- Dismayed, angry but saying they'll fight in a new struggle for civil rights, protesters marched peacefully Tuesday in Houston, Atlanta and Florida while thousands of Americans found other ways to demonstrate their feelings.Pro boxer Terrell Gausha told the entertainment news site TMZ that he would no longer wear the American flag.
LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- Dismayed, angry but saying they'll fight in a new struggle for civil rights, protesters marched peacefully Tuesday in Houston, Atlanta and Florida while thousands of Americans found other ways to demonstrate their feelings.Pro boxer Terrell Gausha told the entertainment news site TMZ that he would no longer wear the American flag.
Juror: 'No doubt' that George Zimmerman feared for his life
(CNN) -- George Zimmerman "didn't do anything unlawful" and was "justified" in shooting 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, according to one of the jurors who acquitted Zimmerman.The woman, known as Juror B37, spoke exclusively to CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360." Part 1 of the interview aired Monday, and part 2 aired Tuesday night.Shortly after the interview segment Tuesday, four other jurors released a statement responding to her comments."We, the undersigned jurors, understand there is a great deal of interest in this case.
(CNN) -- George Zimmerman "didn't do anything unlawful" and was "justified" in shooting 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, according to one of the jurors who acquitted Zimmerman.The woman, known as Juror B37, spoke exclusively to CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360." Part 1 of the interview aired Monday, and part 2 aired Tuesday night.Shortly after the interview segment Tuesday, four other jurors released a statement responding to her comments."We, the undersigned jurors, understand there is a great deal of interest in this case.
Holder blasts 'stand your ground' after Zimmerman verdict
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Attorney General Eric Holder, a longtime target of Republicans who have tried to force him out of office, now faces the prospect of angering liberal supporters when the Justice Department decides whether to file federal charges in the Trayvon Martin killing.Civil rights groups are planning nationwide vigils, and more than a million people support an online petition drive calling for admitted shooter George Zimmerman to face federal charges in the February 2012 killing.Holder confronted that political pressure Tuesday in a speech to the NAACP, which is conducting the petition drive.He repeated his pledge for a full investigation of Martin's death in the aftermath of Zimmerman's acquittal on murder and manslaughter charges by a Florida court, saying the Justice Department "will continue to act in a manner that is consistent with the facts and the law.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Attorney General Eric Holder, a longtime target of Republicans who have tried to force him out of office, now faces the prospect of angering liberal supporters when the Justice Department decides whether to file federal charges in the Trayvon Martin killing.Civil rights groups are planning nationwide vigils, and more than a million people support an online petition drive calling for admitted shooter George Zimmerman to face federal charges in the February 2012 killing.Holder confronted that political pressure Tuesday in a speech to the NAACP, which is conducting the petition drive.He repeated his pledge for a full investigation of Martin's death in the aftermath of Zimmerman's acquittal on murder and manslaughter charges by a Florida court, saying the Justice Department "will continue to act in a manner that is consistent with the facts and the law.
Man attacked believes it was in response to Zimmerman verdict
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a battery that happened near 26th and Cherry around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 14th.A 34-year-old Wauwatosa man told police that he was walking through Tiefenthaler Park from a friend's house when he was punched in the back of the head by an unknown suspect, knocking him down.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a battery that happened near 26th and Cherry around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 14th.A 34-year-old Wauwatosa man told police that he was walking through Tiefenthaler Park from a friend's house when he was punched in the back of the head by an unknown suspect, knocking him down.
Rally for Corey Stingley, Trayvon Martin Monday in West Allis
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Since the not guilty verdict was read on Saturday, July 13th, and George Zimmerman was acquitted in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, people have taken to the streets across the country to express their feelings on the case, and the verdict -- and another rally was held Monday evening at Nathan Hale High School in West Allis.Corey Stingley was a student at Nathan Hale High School when he died.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Since the not guilty verdict was read on Saturday, July 13th, and George Zimmerman was acquitted in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, people have taken to the streets across the country to express their feelings on the case, and the verdict -- and another rally was held Monday evening at Nathan Hale High School in West Allis.Corey Stingley was a student at Nathan Hale High School when he died.
Despite outrage, federal charges uncertain in Zimmerman case
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- In the emotional aftermath of the Trayvon Martin killing last year, Attorney General Eric Holder signaled the unlikelihood of filing federal hate crimes charges against admitted shooter George Zimmerman."For a federal hate crime, we have to prove the highest standard in the law," Holder said in April 2012, 45 days after Zimmerman shot the African American teenager in what was depicted by civil rights groups as a racially motivated killing.In words that now sound prescient, Holder described to reporters that day how "something that was reckless, that was negligent does not meet that standard.""We have to show that there was specific intent to do the crime with requisite state of mind," he said.Zimmerman's acquittal of state murder and manslaughter charges on Saturday showed the Florida jury rejected that he intended to kill Martin for any reason, including the racial motivation necessary for federal charges that he violated Martin's civil rights.The Department of Justice opened an investigation into the Zimmerman case last year, and a statement from the agency on Sunday said it was ongoing and will now include evidence and testimony from the Florida trial.In a speech in Washington on Monday, Holder said the Justice Department would "continue to act in a manner that is consistent with the facts and the law" in examining what he called "the tragic, unnecessary shooting death of Trayvon Martin.""Independent of the legal determination that will be made, I believe that this tragedy provides yet another opportunity for our nation to speak honestly about the complicated and emotionally charged issues that this case has raised," Holder said. "We must not - as we have too often in the past - let this opportunity pass."Separately, the White House said President Barack Obama would play no role in deciding whether federal charges are filed."Cases are brought on the merits and the merits are evaluated by the professionals at the Department of Justice," White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters.The president on Sunday called Martin's killing a tragedy for America, but said in a written statement that the jury had spoken.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- In the emotional aftermath of the Trayvon Martin killing last year, Attorney General Eric Holder signaled the unlikelihood of filing federal hate crimes charges against admitted shooter George Zimmerman."For a federal hate crime, we have to prove the highest standard in the law," Holder said in April 2012, 45 days after Zimmerman shot the African American teenager in what was depicted by civil rights groups as a racially motivated killing.In words that now sound prescient, Holder described to reporters that day how "something that was reckless, that was negligent does not meet that standard.""We have to show that there was specific intent to do the crime with requisite state of mind," he said.Zimmerman's acquittal of state murder and manslaughter charges on Saturday showed the Florida jury rejected that he intended to kill Martin for any reason, including the racial motivation necessary for federal charges that he violated Martin's civil rights.The Department of Justice opened an investigation into the Zimmerman case last year, and a statement from the agency on Sunday said it was ongoing and will now include evidence and testimony from the Florida trial.In a speech in Washington on Monday, Holder said the Justice Department would "continue to act in a manner that is consistent with the facts and the law" in examining what he called "the tragic, unnecessary shooting death of Trayvon Martin.""Independent of the legal determination that will be made, I believe that this tragedy provides yet another opportunity for our nation to speak honestly about the complicated and emotionally charged issues that this case has raised," Holder said. "We must not - as we have too often in the past - let this opportunity pass."Separately, the White House said President Barack Obama would play no role in deciding whether federal charges are filed."Cases are brought on the merits and the merits are evaluated by the professionals at the Department of Justice," White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters.The president on Sunday called Martin's killing a tragedy for America, but said in a written statement that the jury had spoken.
Verdict doesn't end debate in Trayvon Martin death
(CNN) -- They took to the streets, to radio call-in shows, to social media to vent their frustration.
(CNN) -- They took to the streets, to radio call-in shows, to social media to vent their frustration.
Groups protest Zimmerman verdict with rallies in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Late Saturday, July 13th, a jury found George Zimmerman not guilty in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin inside a Sanford, Florida courtroom.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Late Saturday, July 13th, a jury found George Zimmerman not guilty in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin inside a Sanford, Florida courtroom.
Milwaukee reaction to George Zimmerman not guilty verdict
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Late Saturday, July 13th, a jury found George Zimmerman not guilty in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.Just steps away from the courthouse where a jury decided George Zimmerman's fate, demonstrators vowed that their fight wasn't over."Nationwide protest to demand justice," protesters chanted after the jury's not-guilty verdict in Sanford, Florida, cleared Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.It wasn't long before some appeared to be heeding their call.Rallies started in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and New York.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Late Saturday, July 13th, a jury found George Zimmerman not guilty in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.Just steps away from the courthouse where a jury decided George Zimmerman's fate, demonstrators vowed that their fight wasn't over."Nationwide protest to demand justice," protesters chanted after the jury's not-guilty verdict in Sanford, Florida, cleared Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.It wasn't long before some appeared to be heeding their call.Rallies started in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and New York.
Zimmerman verdict reactions ring out in protests, calls from pulpit
(CNN) -- Just steps away from the courthouse where a jury decided George Zimmerman's fate, demonstrators vowed that their fight wasn't over."Nationwide protest to demand justice," they chanted after the jury's not-guilty verdict in Sanford, Florida, cleared Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.It wasn't long before some appeared to be heeding their call.Rallies started in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and New York.
(CNN) -- Just steps away from the courthouse where a jury decided George Zimmerman's fate, demonstrators vowed that their fight wasn't over."Nationwide protest to demand justice," they chanted after the jury's not-guilty verdict in Sanford, Florida, cleared Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.It wasn't long before some appeared to be heeding their call.Rallies started in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and New York.