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Thursday, November 29, 2012

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Trayvon Martin Update: Zimmerman's Defense Fund Is Offering His Autograph

The signed card that donors will get from George Zimmerman.

November 29, 2012 Saying that the man charged with second-degree murder in the Florida teenager's death needs money, his website now says that donors will get a personally signed thank you card.

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Thursday, July 19, 2012

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VIDEO: 'God's Plan' Led To Deadly Encounter With Trayvon, Zimmerman Says

George Zimmerman during his interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity.

July 19, 2012 While he is sorry that Trayvon Martin ended up dead, George Zimmerman says he doesn't regret anything he did the evening of Feb. 26 in Sanford, Fla. And he says he won't question why it happened.

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Thursday, July 12, 2012

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Prosecutors Release New Evidence In Trayvon Martin Case

George Zimmerman, left, and attorney Don West appear before Circuit Judge Kenneth R. Lester, Jr. during a bond hearing in June.

July 12, 2012 The evidence shows officers disagreed on the extent of the injuries to George Zimmerman.

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Thursday, July 05, 2012

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Zimmerman's Bail Set At $1 Million

George Zimmerman during a court hearing on June 29.

July 5, 2012 The man accused in the death of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin has pleaded innocent. His earlier release on $150,000 bail was revoked after it was revealed that he hadn't told the judge about a large defense fund created on his behalf.

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

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Zimmerman's Account Of Fatal Encounter With Trayvon Made Public

Defense attorney Mark O'Mara (left) with his client, George Zimmerman, at an April hearing related to second-degree murder charges in the killing of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla.

June 21, 2012 Much of what is in the materials has been previously reported, but their release offers the most detailed looks so far into his claim that he acted in self defense. He writes that "in fear for my life," he shot the teenager.

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Monday, June 18, 2012

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Trayvon Martin Case: Jailhouse Calls From Zimmerman To Wife Released

George Zimmerman, in a handout image provided by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.

June 18, 2012 Prosecutors say the calls show the Zimmermans knew that roughly $135,000 had been raised by a website set up to support his defense. They did not tell that to a court during his initial bond hearing.

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Thursday, June 07, 2012

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Zimmerman Gets New Bond Hearing

Defense attorney Mark O'Mara (left) stands with his client, George Zimmerman, at a hearing related to second-degree murder charges in the killing of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla.

June 7, 2012 The accused murderer of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin has a date for a new bail hearing. George Zimmerman will return to court June 29 to try to obtain bail.

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Monday, June 04, 2012

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George Zimmerman Back In Jail; Attorney Preparing New Bond Motion

A handout composite provided by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office, showing George Zimmerman in new mugshot photos.

June 4, 2012 The man who shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was sent back to jail because he did not disclose to a judge that he had raised more than $200,000 to help pay for his defense. Zimmerman has pleaded not guilty to a second-degree murder charge.

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Friday, June 01, 2012

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George Zimmerman's Bond Revoked, Must Surrender Within 48 Hours

George Zimmerman during his bond hearing in a Seminole County, Fla., courtroom on April 20.

June 1, 2012 Prosecutors convinced a judge that Zimmerman misled the court during a bond hearing, by not revealing he had collected more than $200,000 from supporters. He's facing a second-degree murder charge for the killing of Trayvon Martin.

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Thursday, May 31, 2012

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Wal-Mart Pulls Out Of Group That Advocates 'Stand Your Ground' Laws

Selina Gray of Sanford, Fla., at a protest there on March 31.

May 31, 2012 The giant retailer has joined the list of major corporations withdrawing their support from the conservative political organization, which advocates a type of law that came under intense focus after the Trayvon Martin killing became a national story.

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Friday, May 18, 2012

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5 Takeaways From Trove Of Evidence Related To Trayvon Martin's Death

A photograph of George Zimmerman's head taken after the Feb. 26 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. It shows blood from injuries he Zimmerman says he received during their encounter.

May 18, 2012 Hundreds of pages of documents and other materials offer some new insights into what happened when George Zimmerman and Martin encountered each other on Feb. 26.

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

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Medical Report Details George Zimmerman's Injuries, ABC News Says

George Zimmerman during a court appearance on April 20.

May 16, 2012 The man who shot and killed Florida teenager Trayvon Martin has argued he acted in self defense. Evidence of his injuries may support his case.

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Monday, April 30, 2012

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George Zimmerman's Defense Takes Case To The Web

George Zimmerman during his bond hearing in a Seminole County, Fla., courtroom on April 20.

April 30, 2012 The legal defense team for Zimmerman, the man accused of second-degree murder in the shooting of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin, has created a website, Facebook page and Twitter account.

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

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Trayvon Martin's Mother: Committed To Getting Justice, If It Takes 'Rest Of My Life'

Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, speaks as Trayvon's father Traci Martin listens.

April 25, 2012 In an interview with NPR, Sybrina Fulton said the ordeal taught her she is stronger than she imagined.

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

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George Zimmerman Has Pleaded Not Guilty In Trayvon Martin Case

George Zimmerman during his bond hearing in a Seminole County, Fla., courtroom on April 20.

April 24, 2012 Court papers now posted online confirm that he has entered a plea to the charge of second-degree murder.

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