A probable cause affidavit has just been released and says that George Zimmerman "confronted" Trayvon Martin on the night of February 26th.
According to the Orlando Sentinel, the affidavit for probable cause has been filed in the second-degree murder case. In the two-page document, prosecutors offer little new information about the shooting.
The affidavit said that "Zimmerman confronted Martin," an apparent contradiction of Zimmerman's version of the events that led to the shooting.
The document also says Trayvon's mother identified the screams for help heard in a 911 call as those of her son. It reveals that investigators interviewed Trayvon's girlfriend, who said she was on the phone with him leading up to the shooting.
As reported by the Sentinel:
Zimmerman appeared in court today in a blue jumpsuit and handcuffs. He was joined by his new attorney, Mark O'Mara. A first-appearance judge found probable cause for the murder charge.
The judge set Zimmerman's next court date for May 29 at 1:30 p.m. Zimmerman spoke only once during the hearing, responding "Yes, sir" to a question.
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Trayvon Martin's girlfriend was on the phone with him before he died and she heard the entire thing happen. And then his mother had to listen to the recording. I can't.
Nothing was bolded because it's all important.
According to the Orlando Sentinel, the affidavit for probable cause has been filed in the second-degree murder case. In the two-page document, prosecutors offer little new information about the shooting.
The affidavit said that "Zimmerman confronted Martin," an apparent contradiction of Zimmerman's version of the events that led to the shooting.
The document also says Trayvon's mother identified the screams for help heard in a 911 call as those of her son. It reveals that investigators interviewed Trayvon's girlfriend, who said she was on the phone with him leading up to the shooting.
As reported by the Sentinel:
Based on the description, it appears the friend was the girl described by Martin family attorneys as his girlfriend.
"During this time, Martin was on the phone with a friend and described to her what was happening," the affidavit said. "The witness advised that Martin was scared because he was being followed through the complex by an unknown male and didn't know why."
Martin tried to run home, the affidavit says, but was followed by Zimmerman. "Zimmerman got out of his vehicle and followed Martin."
The affidavit goes on to say that "Zimmerman disregarded the police dispatcher" who told him to stop, and "continued to follow Martin who was trying to return to his home."
Zimmerman, the affidavit says, "confronted Martin and a struggle ensued."
According to the affidavit: "Trayvon Martin's mother has reviewed the 911 calls and identified the voice crying for help as Trayvon Martin's. Zimmerman shot Martin in the chest."
Zimmerman appeared in court today in a blue jumpsuit and handcuffs. He was joined by his new attorney, Mark O'Mara. A first-appearance judge found probable cause for the murder charge.
The judge set Zimmerman's next court date for May 29 at 1:30 p.m. Zimmerman spoke only once during the hearing, responding "Yes, sir" to a question.
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Trayvon Martin's girlfriend was on the phone with him before he died and she heard the entire thing happen. And then his mother had to listen to the recording. I can't.
Nothing was bolded because it's all important.
I just cannot even begin to imagine how awful that must have been for her. I haven't listened to them because *I* cannot handle them. Trying to imagine hearing my own child crying for help before being shot and killed...I just can't.
George Zimmerman needs life without parole. Fuck him.
His girlfriend heard everything...
I just can't.
This case makes me sick and furious a lil' more everyday. I don't even know how his mother, his girlfriend, relatives... can deal with all this.
I just hope Martin's family get answer and justice.
fuck you asshole. rot in hell.
NO FUCKING KIDDING.
All of the Floridians who voted for that POS law should be ashamed.
Stand Your Ground is basically a legal excuse to murder someone. :/
She was so grateful for the arrest, for something to happen to recognize that her son's killer should be charged with a crime. And all I could think was how she shouldn't have to feel grateful, that she is entitled to justice for her son's death, because that's how things are supposed to work. But they don't do they?
If you are a young black man in the U.S. going to the store to buy a snack can end up with you being murdered. And many, many people will apparently think that's perfectly OK. And that's not OK.
not enough rage in the world
they're proving what we known this entire time. oh, and the mother had to hear her child's last moments.
You don't say? You don't say. You don't say!
I cannot believe this needs to be said.
Thank you for confirming what has already been confirmed.
I swear to the Great White Fuck this is ridiculous.
Jesus fucking CHRIST I can't even with this. Just the thought of having to do that for any of my kids has me in tears at my desk.
:( No words to be honest.
Could someone explain the following fuckery to me because I'm having difficulty understanding?
"the affidavit for probable cause has been filed in the second-degree murder case"
First degree means the person planned it, intended it, set out to do it; second degree means they weren't *planning* on it, but it happened due to their actions.
*please, ontd_p people more in the know, correct any mistakes i might have made*
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