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June Trial For George Zimmerman, Accused In Trayvon Martin Death

George Zimmerman, who is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Trayvon Martin, at a court hearing last June in Seminole County, Fla. Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/pool/Getty Images hide caption

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June Trial For George Zimmerman, Accused In Trayvon Martin Death

Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder in the death of the African-American teenager. The killing ignited another discussion about race relations in America. Lawyers expect the trial will last about three weeks. Zimmerman says he acted in self defense.

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. Pool/Getty Images hide caption

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Zimmerman's Account Of Fatal Encounter With Trayvon Made Public

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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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. Seminole County (Fla.) Sheriff's Office/Getty Images hide caption

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George Zimmerman Back In Jail; Attorney Preparing New Bond Motion

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.

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. Gary Green/Orlando Sentinel-Pool/Getty Images hide caption

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

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.

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. Florida State Attorney's Office/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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

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.

NPR's Greg Allen reporting on 'Morning Edition'

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

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

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.

Cheryl Corley, reporting for the NPR Newscast

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