Trial of George Zimmerman in the Death of Trayvon Martin #8 7/11/13-7/15/13

[grace-land]

July 12, 2013 Tweets

https://twitter.com/KBelichWFTV

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  21s 
The judge says that the alternates will be dismissed in private. #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  50s 
Oh! The alternates are leaving too. The deliberations have started. #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  1m 
The judge is telling them how to ask a question and how it will be answered. #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  2m 
Once the jurors retire to deliberate.. The alternates will stay behind and the judge will thank them and dismiss them. #Zimmermanon9

[Red]

One of the HLN experts said that Judge Nelson read through the jury instructions at record speed far faster than she should have.

[grace-land]

One of the HLN experts said that Judge Nelson read through the jury instructions at record speed far faster than she should have.

Not surprised--considering how fast she conducted the trial. jmo

[MuffyBee]

July 12, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 3m
Yes, in "weighing the evidence" instruction. RT @cladyluzt9921: @JeffWeinerOS did I hear Nelson say they CAN use common sense

[MuffyBee]

July 12, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

 Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 2m
Thanks for all the kind tweets, everyone! I'll keep you posted thru the verdict.

 Nancy ‏@nancyc3455 3m
@JeffWeinerOS Thanks for keeping us up-to-date on the tweets! Great job!!
 Retweeted by Jeff Weiner

 BluScreened ‏@BluScreened 3m
@JeffWeinerOS hey wanted to say thanks for all the work you have done covering this so we can be updated with ALL happenings. Kudos.
 Retweeted by Jeff Weiner

 Lauren Winston ‏@Elle_Winston 3m
S/o to @JeffWeinerOS who has done a very thorough job covering all elements of the TM/GZ case/trial. You've been an excellent resource.
 Retweeted by Jeff Weiner

 Sunset ‏@Sunsetsarefree 3m
.@JeffWeinerOS has been doing an awesome job of reporting on the trial via tweets. From those of us who can't stream it, thank you!
 Retweeted by Jeff Weiner

 Matthew A. Seeds MBA ‏@MatthewSeeds 4m
@JeffWeinerOS those darn misspellings. Page 26 of the instructions: "though" instead of "through". #doh!

 Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 3m
@MatthewSeeds Oops! Good catch.
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[MuffyBee]

July 12, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 1m
Expecting a statement in less than 30 mins from Sanford PD chief & Seminole County sheriff. Watch: http://bit.ly/11wpinH  #ZimmermanTrial

[MuffyBee]

July 12, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 3m
@A_MYRAcle Not home, back to sequestration in an undisclosed location. But yes, they can work multiple days.

[grace-land]

July 12, 2013 Tweets

https://twitter.com/KBelichWFTV

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  2m 
"@mccartancarey: do we know who the alternate jurors are?" Here are juror profiles, incl. alternates: http://at.wftv.com/180XM9z  #Zimmermanon9

 Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  5m 
"@Italiano312: @KBelichWFTV how much time does the jury have to deliberate?" No limit. #Zimmermanon9

 Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  5m 
"@captaindismal: @KBelichWFTV how long after verdict before sentencing begins?" Up to judge. #ZIMMERMANon9

 Jesus ‏@JMar0623  14m 
@KBelichWFTV A big Thank You to WFTV for broadcasting the trial. I've been watching since Day 1 and you guys were/did great! #nocommercials
 Retweeted by Kathi Belich, WFTV 
 
WFTV Eyewitness News ‏@WFTV  7m 
UPDATE: #Zimmerman's fate in the hands of jury as deliberations begin: http://at.wftv.com/18aeVLn  #Zimmermanon9 pic.twitter.com/p71ZhHBT9k
Retweeted by Kathi Belich, WFTV 
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[MuffyBee]

Mark Nejame Tweets

July 12, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/marknejame

Mark NeJame ‏@MarkNeJame 1m
Dont think defense focused enough on changed prosecution theory Who on top.Makes manslaughter more possible Dont think so. @cnn @cfnews13

 Jeff Aston Florida ‏@JeffAshtonFlori 18m
Ok folks... Remember this! GUILTY of Manslaughter.. Don't listen to @MarkNeJame

 Mark NeJame ‏@MarkNeJame 7m
@JeffAshtonFlori I'm not doubting that Manslaughter could occur but I don't think so. Evidence shows reasonable doubt. @cnn @cfnews13

[MuffyBee]

July 12, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 10m
Expecting a statement in less than 30 mins from Sanford PD chief & Seminole County sheriff. Watch: http://bit.ly/11wpinH  #ZimmermanTrial

 Tiya ‏@A_MYRAcle 8m
@JeffWeinerOS Is the jury allowed to go home if they do not reach a verdict today?

 Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 6m
@A_MYRAcle Not home, back to sequestration in an undisclosed location. But yes, they can work multiple days.

 Victor Marchand ‏@OCCUPYTWITTA 4m
@JeffWeinerOS Does the jury deliberate in court, or do they have to do that back in sequestration?

 Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 3m
@OCCUPYTWITTA There's a behind-the-scenes jury room they'll use. Non-public area of the courthouse.

[MuffyBee]

July 12, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 20s
Eslinger: Two families changed forever, "our hearts & prayers go out to both." http://bit.ly/11wpinH  #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 58s
Speaking now: Seminole County Sheriff Don Eslinger. #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 2m
Important follow: @PIOFLCourts18. Public information officer for the court, will tweet announcement when verdict reached. #ZimmermanTrial

[grace-land]

July 12, 2013 Tweets

https://twitter.com/KBelichWFTV

WFTV Eyewitness News ‏@WFTV  7m 
Read more about the 6 women on the jury who'll decide #GeorgeZimmerman's fate: http://at.wftv.com/180XM9z  #Zimmermanon9
Retweeted by Kathi Belich, WFTV

[grace-land]

July 12, 2013 Tweets

https://twitter.com/KBelichWFTV

 WFTV Eyewitness News ‏@WFTV  58s 
Seminole County/Sanford officials discussing safety in Seminole Co. surrounding trial. WATCH LIVE: http://at.wftv.com/15QGYxF  #Zimmermanon9
Retweeted by Kathi Belich, WFTV

[Tamikosmom]

Mark the calendar!!  Tamikosmom has a meeting of the minds with Geraldo Rivera.

Janet

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Geraldo Rivera: Jury would have shot Trayvon ‘a lot sooner than George Zimmerman
July 12, 2013

Fox News host Geraldo Rivera on Friday asserted that prosecutors in Florida had been pressured by MSNBC host Al Sharpton and “race politics” to bring a weak case against former neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman for the murder of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. .....

“This was a case brought because of political pressure — race politics in this country,” the Fox News host opined. “I hate to say it. I hold the Rev. Al Sharpton in much higher regard than many of my colleagues… But I strongly believe that the Rev. Al is the catalyst behind murder two charge six weeks after the incident.”

“I believe the original prosecutor got it right,” he continued. “I think it is a self-defense situation, a classic self defense when you strip it of all of the trappings.”

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http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/07/12/geraldo-rivera-jury-would-have-shot-trayvon-a-lot-sooner-than-george-zimmerman/

[MuffyBee]

July 12, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 5m
Sanford Chief Smith & Sheriff Eslinger are done with their joint statement. Didn't take questions. #ZimmermanTrial #GeorgeZimmerman

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 6m
Smith: "There's nothing on the horizon for us other than to move forward." Asks for peaceful reaction to verdict. #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 7m
Smith: Plan in place "to ensure the safety of Sanford and our surrounding communities." Says this is a "trying time for all of us."

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 8m
Smith on Sanford: "This is our community. And when this trial passes, it will still be our community." #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 8m
Smith: I won't say "that everything is peachy keen in the city of Sanford," but working "to be a better community." #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 9m
Smith: "As we await this verdict," remind public that since the shooting "the city of Sanford has been a peaceful location." #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 10m
Smith: "We've gone out into the community and talked... to say lets see how we can improve" relationship with SPD. #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 11m
Now Sanford Chief Cecil Smith, calls case a tragedy. Many asked for an investigation, arrest and a trial. "Each of those things" happened.

 Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 12m
Eslinger: "We encourage businesses to not disrupt operations," citizens act normally. "Will not tolerate" law breaking due to verdict.

 Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 13m
Eslinger: "There's no tension in Seminole County." Emotion, but not tension. No parties in case want "any violence." #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 14m
Eslinger: Jurors have heard testimony, learned facts & law. "We the public accept & respect their decision." #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 15m
Eslinger: On 6/10, jury entered courthouse "potential jurors, just like people throughout the country do." #ZimmermanTrial

[MuffyBee]

Mark Nejame Tweets:

July 12, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/marknejame

Mark NeJame ‏@MarkNeJame 17m
@JeffAshtonFlori @cnn Hear you but I think State couldn't overcome reasonable doubt of events. @cfnews13 #GeorgeZimmerman #TrayvonMartin
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 Mark NeJame ‏@MarkNeJame 21m
Dont think defense focused enough on changed prosecution theory Who on top.Makes manslaughter more possible Dont think so. @cnn @cfnews13

[MuffyBee]

I'm heading out for a couple of hours.      

[grace-land]

I'm heading out for a couple of hours.      

Enjoy!

[grace-land]

http://legalinsurrection.com/2013/07/zimmerman-defense-gives-evidence-rich-closing-state-appeals-to-heart/

Zimmerman Defense Gives Evidence-Rich Closing, State Appeals to “Heart”
Posted by Andrew Branca    Friday, July 12, 2013 at 1:30pm

[Tamikosmom]

George Zimmerman has a White father and a Hispanic mother.  CNN and many Blacks refer to him as a "White Hispanic".

Barack Obama's father is Black and his mother is White.  However ... CNN and Blacks refer to him as "Black" ... not "White Black".  Why?

Nevertheless ... would "American" not suffice?

Janet

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'Raise your voice, not your hands,' cops urge as Zimmerman verdict looms
July 10, 2013

Zimmerman is a white Hispanic who is on trial for last year's shooting death of Trayvon Martin, a black teen, in Sanford city. Sanford is in Seminole County.

He is charged with second-degree murder, and says he acted in self-defense. Prosecutors are arguing he profiled the teen.

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/07/10/justice/florida-zimmerman-backlash/index.html?hpt=hp_t2


President Obama's Trip to Africa Highlighted
June 28, 2013

CHRISTIANE AMANPOUR, CNN HOST: ... Obama calls Mandela his personal hero. The two were the first black presidents of their respective countries. But the only time they've ever met was in Washington in 2005, when Obama was still a senator and Mandela was out of office.

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http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1306/28/ampr.01.html