A manslaughter conviction could bring up to a 30 year prison sentence assuming the jury makes a "special finding" that a gun was an "essential element" of the crime. If the jury does not make a "special finding," his sentence would likely be between 10 to 15 years.
The George Zimmerman Case in Pictures. If jurors believe that Zimmerman shot Martin in self-defense, then he should be acquitted under either charge. Self-defense means that Zimmerman believed that Martin would kill or gravely injure him, even if he was mistaken, and that belief was "reasonable" given the circumstances and what Zimmerman knew at the time.
We'll notify you here with news about. Reaction to Zimmerman verdict — Tracy Martin, father of Trayvon Martin, poses for a photo with supporters wearing hoodies at the rally in Miami on July Reaction to Zimmerman verdict — Protesters march through the streets of downtown Los Angeles, on Tuesday, July 16, during a demonstration of the George Zimmerman trial. Al Sharpton calls for a full federal investigation of the Martin killing, saying mere remarks by President Barack Obama and others weren't enough, outside the U.
Justice Department in Washington on July Reaction to Zimmerman verdict — A passenger takes a picture of protesters as he rides a city bus on July 16 in Los Angeles. Reaction to Zimmerman verdict — A large group of demonstrators march through downtown Atlanta on July 15 during a protest of the acquittal of George Zimmerman. Anthony Evans, president of the National Black Church Initiative, leads a prayer during a demonstration asking for justice for Trayvon Martin.
Reaction to Zimmerman verdict — Residents of Sanford, Florida, attend a prayer vigil to promote peace and unity in their city in the wake of the George Zimmerman trial on July Reaction to Zimmerman verdict — About demonstrators gather during a rally and march in support of Trayvon Martin on July 15 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Reaction to Zimmerman verdict — A man throws a trashcan during a protest in Oakland, California, on July Reaction to Zimmerman verdict — Demonstrators march following a rally at the Torch of Freedom in downtown Miami on July Protesters walked onto the freeway, stopping traffic, on July Reaction to Zimmerman verdict — Tanetta Foster cries in front of the courthouse on July 13 after hearing the verdict. Reaction to Zimmerman verdict — A Trayvon Martin supporter rallies outside the courthouse on July After Martin's death, protesters started wearing hoodies in solidarity against racial profiling.
Reaction to Zimmerman verdict — Demonstrators and members of the media gather outside of the courthouse on July The jurors deliberated for more than 16 hours before delivering their verdict. Photos: Photos: Zimmerman trial. Key moments in the Zimmerman trial — George Zimmerman is congratulated by members of his defense team, Don West and Lorna Truett, after the not guilty verdict is read on Saturday, July 13, in Sanford, Florida.
A jury of six women found him not guilty in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. View photos of the public reaction to the verdict. Key moments in the Zimmerman trial — George Zimmerman's wife, Shellie Zimmerman, cries as friends and family members celebrate the verdict on July Key moments in the Zimmerman trial — Robert Zimmerman Sr. Key moments in the Zimmerman trial — George Zimmerman prepares to leave the courtroom after the not guilty verdict is read on July Key moments in the Zimmerman trial — Zimmerman confers with his defense team on July 13, after working out the wording for a response to the jury, who had asked for clarification on the instructions regarding manslaughter.
The response, crafted and agreed to by both the prosecution and defense, instructed the jury to ask their question more specifically, as the court could not engage in general discussion.
Key moments in the Zimmerman trial — Zimmerman and his defense team stand in the courtroom as the jury arrives before starting their second day of deliberations on July Key moments in the Zimmerman trial — Prosecutor John Guy addresses the jury with his closing rebuttal during Zimmerman's murder trial on Friday, July Key moments in the Zimmerman trial — Zimmerman's attorney Mark O'Mara holds up a chart during closing arguments for the defense on Friday, July Key moments in the Zimmerman trial — Zimmerman, right, sits with another defense attorney, Don West, this week.
West objected to a third-degree murder charge also sought by prosecutors on Thursday, July 11, the day closing arguments began. The judge ruled out that charge but said the jury could consider convicting the defendant of manslaughter. Key moments in the Zimmerman trial — Dr. Vincent Di Maio, a forensic pathologist and gunshot wound expert, describes Zimmerman's injuries while testifying for the defense Tuesday, July 9.
Key moments in the Zimmerman trial — Defense attorney Mark O'Mara, right, questions forensics animation expert Daniel Schumaker, center, at the bench of Judge Debra Nelson with Assistant State Attorney Richard Mantei, left, during a July 9 hearing on the admissibility of animation created for the defense.
Schumaker showed the judge and Mantei some 3-D animation on his laptop after an overhead projector didn't work. Key moments in the Zimmerman trial — John Donnelly, a friend of George Zimmerman's, cries on the witness stand on Monday, July 8, in Sanford, Florida, after listening to screams on the tape entered in evidence.
Key moments in the Zimmerman trial — Sondra Osterman, a friend of Zimmerman's, listens to the tape while testifying on July 8. Key moments in the Zimmerman trial — Mark Osterman, a friend of Zimmerman's, testifies on July 8 and describes the type of gun Zimmerman owned.
This article is more than 1 year old. George Zimmerman testifies in Orlando, Florida, on 13 September His attorney was not immediately available for comment. During his trial, Apperson testified that the shooting was in self defense. Zimmerman testified it was unprovoked and that he and Apperson had been involved in another roadside altercation in September , in which Apperson, who is white, had accused him of being in the wrong over the shooting death of Martin.
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