George Zimmerman on Trial–June 27

By Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at zack.stieber@epochtimes.com
June 27, 2013Updated: July 1, 2013

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The trial for George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer in Florida, continues on June 27. Zimmerman is on trial over the shooting of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager who was walking back from a convenience store when shot by Zimmerman. 

The shooting, which happened on a rainy night in February 2012, was in self-defense, says Zimmerman. He has been charged with second-degree murder.

The trial is ramping up after jury selection on June 20 and opening statements on June 24.

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On June 25, the first eyewitness gave testimony.

On June 26, a witnesses called to the stand included a neighbor, and a friend of Martin’s.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report

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