George Zimmerman
The George Zimmerman Murder Trial
Cristian Cepeda
Holy Family University
Abstract
This paper examines, analyzes and synthesizes many credible sources by examining several aspects of the “George Zimmerman Murder Trial.” The sources examine the high profile, media frenzied court case involving George Zimmerman, in which Zimmerman was tried regarding the killing of an African American teenager by the name of Trayvon Martin. This paper gives a description of the charges filed, the impact of the media on the case, the issues of the case, and the outcome of the case.
The George Zimmerman Murder Trial George Zimmerman, a resident of the Twin Lakes community in Sanford, Florida, was a member of his local neighborhood watch in February of 2012. Zimmerman, 28 years old at the time, was very active in his role in the neighborhood watch.
The Night of the Shooting On February 26th, 2012 at approximately 7 p.m., George Zimmerman was involved in an altercation with a young man by the name of Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman claimed that he was on his way to the grocery store and saw a male, matching the description of Martin, looking into homes. Zimmerman then called the non-emergency number and was asked for his exact location. Zimmerman claimed he exited his vehicle to look for a street sign. Zimmerman wrote in his statement to the police that night:
The dispatcher told me not to follow the suspect & that an officer was in route. As I headed back to my vehicle the suspect said “You got a problem,” I said “No.” The suspect said, “you do now.” As I looked and tried to find my phone to dial 911 the suspect punched me in the face. I fell backwards onto my back. The suspect got on top of me. (p. 2-3)
Zimmerman continued to write that he yelled for help several times. He then said that
Martin was trying to keep him from yelling. He continued, saying that when he tried to sit upright, Martin slammed his head against the sidewalk. Zimmerman said this went on a few times.
Cristian Cepeda
Holy Family University
Abstract
This paper examines, analyzes and synthesizes many credible sources by examining several aspects of the “George Zimmerman Murder Trial.” The sources examine the high profile, media frenzied court case involving George Zimmerman, in which Zimmerman was tried regarding the killing of an African American teenager by the name of Trayvon Martin. This paper gives a description of the charges filed, the impact of the media on the case, the issues of the case, and the outcome of the case.
The George Zimmerman Murder Trial George Zimmerman, a resident of the Twin Lakes community in Sanford, Florida, was a member of his local neighborhood watch in February of 2012. Zimmerman, 28 years old at the time, was very active in his role in the neighborhood watch.
The Night of the Shooting On February 26th, 2012 at approximately 7 p.m., George Zimmerman was involved in an altercation with a young man by the name of Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman claimed that he was on his way to the grocery store and saw a male, matching the description of Martin, looking into homes. Zimmerman then called the non-emergency number and was asked for his exact location. Zimmerman claimed he exited his vehicle to look for a street sign. Zimmerman wrote in his statement to the police that night:
The dispatcher told me not to follow the suspect & that an officer was in route. As I headed back to my vehicle the suspect said “You got a problem,” I said “No.” The suspect said, “you do now.” As I looked and tried to find my phone to dial 911 the suspect punched me in the face. I fell backwards onto my back. The suspect got on top of me. (p. 2-3)
Zimmerman continued to write that he yelled for help several times. He then said that
Martin was trying to keep him from yelling. He continued, saying that when he tried to sit upright, Martin slammed his head against the sidewalk. Zimmerman said this went on a few times.