} West specialized in murder cases and had been a board certified criminal trial specialist for 25 years. Circuit. Florida County Court, Courts in Florida Florida judicial elections Judicial selection in Florida, Communications: Alison Graves Carley Allensworth Abigail Campbell Sarah Groat Lauren Nemerovski Caitlin Vanden Boom [192], Judge Nelson ruled that the lesser included offense of manslaughter could be considered by the jury and would be included in the jury instructions. CREATE A FOLLOWING Tribune Content Agency builds audience Our content engages millions of readers in 75 countries every day [215], Two days following the conclusion of the trial, one of the jurors (Juror B37) spoke with Anderson Cooper of CNN about her experience as a member of the jury. Zimmerman also said that within seconds, Martin's hand was moving down his body toward his gun, and fearing for his life, he shot Martin. When reporters asked why he took the case, O'Mara said, "That's what I do. .race_header { [196][197], Following the announcement of the verdict, defense attorney Mark O'Mara told reporters at the courthouse that he was ecstatic with the decision by the jury. .inner_percentage.Republican { .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} background-color: #003388; [28] John T. Kennedy is the Libertarian nominee.[28]. On cross-examination he stated that he could not be sure that additional hitting or head pounding was not happening; he just did not see well enough to say that it did happen. height: 22px; The 2022 United States Attorney General elections were held on November 8, 2022, to elect the attorneys general in thirty states, two territories, and one federal district. O'Mara argued to the jury to not "fill in the gaps" or to "connect the dots", but to stick to the facts while considering their verdict. Recordings of Serino's interviews with Zimmerman were played for the jury, as well as the reenactment that Zimmerman performed with Serino. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; All six of the jurors were female, while two of the alternate jurors were male and two female. letter-spacing: .04em; In a retention election, voters respond "yes" or "no" when asked if a judge whose term is ending should remain on the court for another term. Manalo testified that Zimmerman told him that he was defending himself when he shot Martin. Bonaparte said the mayor was also present for the meeting at city hall and law enforcement officials were requested not to attend. .inner_percentage.Green { width: 57%; font-weight: bold; The records that broke to the second were only available for six months, so some records for the trial were rounded up to the minute. She also testified she did not think Zimmerman's use of an expletive on the 911 call indicated any ill-will or hatred on his behalf. Yost and Crossman won their respective primaries on May 3. Dorival testified as to various roles and duties that volunteers had within the neighborhood watch program, and that watch participants were instructed not to follow or confront suspects, but only to call the police to report suspicious activity. [Y]ou have to wonder if you're a juror sitting on this case, why was this prosecution brought in the first place? [98][99], Next, testimony came from Andrew Gaugh, who was the 7-Eleven clerk who sold Martin snacks. .non_result_row { float: left; A federal judge turned away a Department of Justice request to hold the office of former President Donald Trump in contempt for not complying with a grand jury subpoena regarding the return of classified documents to the National Archives, NBC News reported. } "[119][120], Sanford Police Department officer Timothy Smith was the first officer on the scene. [128][129], Anthony Gorgone, a crime lab analyst with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, testified that he found no traces of Zimmerman's DNA in scrapings taken from Martin's fingernails. He testified that it was not possible to do voice analysis on this data as it was "not fit for the purpose of voice comparison", which generally requires 30 seconds for analysis. Criminal attorney David Wohl said the submission of the copy "borders on prosecutorial misconduct". } Although Manibusan is affiliated with the Democratic Party, the CNMI Attorney General race is a nonpartisan contest and candidates do not run with a party affiliation. Get the latest local Detroit and Michigan breaking news and analysis , sports and scores, photos, video and more from The Detroit News. [178][179], Bill Lee, former Sanford police chief, testified that he recommended the tape of the 911 call be played for Martin's family individually, rather than in a group, to avoid any improper influences. } Incumbent Republican Lawrence Wasden ran for reelection, but lost renomination to former U.S. representative and former chair of the Idaho Republican Party Ral Labrador in the Republican primary. padding-left: 16px; [8] When Corey took the case, she chose Bernie de la Rionda as lead prosecutor. Zimmerman said he called police and pulled over before Martin started circling his car and then walked off. .inner_percentage { width: 43%; [22] Zimmerman was released on a $150,000 bond and was fitted with an electronic monitoring device for monitoring his whereabouts in real-time. Zimmerman also told Singleton that he got out of his car to find a street sign and to see where Martin was going. Guy told the jury that in order to know what happened that night, they should look "into the heart of the grown man and the heart of the child." ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } Going into the election, there are 23 Republican attorneys general and 20 Democratic attorneys general. Torrez and Gay won their respective primaries on June 7. Osterman said that Zimmerman was "very safe all the time" with his handgun. Florida District Courts of Appeal External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell }. [47], Republican candidates included former assistant U.S. attorney Lacy Cooper,[7] former Tucson city councilman Rodney Glassman,[7] former Arizona Supreme Court justice Andrew Gould,[7] chair of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry Dawn Grove,[7] former Maricopa County prosecutor Abraham Hamadeh,[7] and farmer and 2020 congressional candidate Tiffany Shedd. Afternoon Briefing: Judge finds plenty of reason to consider Heather Mack a danger. She reopened the window to see into the courtyard and heard a voice that sounded "angry, very agitated" but that she could not hear words. [7], The 2022 Arkansas Attorney General election will be held on November 8, 2022, to elect the Attorney General of Arkansas. In a letter last November to state District Court Judge Robin Chittum, the relatives painted a picture of an isolated, violent person who did not have a job and was given $30,000 that was spent largely on the purchase of 3D printers to make guns. [181][183], The pathologist testified that Martin lived no more than three minutes after the shooting and probably was conscious for at least 10 to 15 seconds. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. [23] Zimmerman's attorney waived Zimmerman's right to appear at the arraignment and entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. [62] Former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman also announced a challenge to Paxton.[63]. PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Appointed to the Court of Appeals by Gov. Background. [197] In response to a question from the media, O'Mara also claimed that if Zimmerman "had been black, he never would have been charged with a crime". background: #4c4c4c; The literary agent released a statement from Juror B37 on Twitter which said the "isolation shielded me from the depth of pain that exists among the general public over every aspect of this case. [185], After the defense rested its case, a second motion for acquittal was made, with the defense asking the state to provide their narrative of the event, which precluded a self-defense situation. color: #888; } The predictions assigned ratings to each seat, with the rating indicating the predicted advantage that a party has in winning that seat. } Nakasone said that the screams were made under "extreme duress" and in a "life-threatening situation", and that due to physiological changes during life-threatening screams, any analysis using such screaming was not possible. [170][172], Zimmerman's uncle, Jorge Meza, a former U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major, and currently employed by the Orange County Sheriff's Office, testified that he had known Zimmerman since "Oct. 5, 1983. .votebox_legend { font-size: 1.2em; background-color: #f4f4f4; On July 8, Judge Nelson ruled that the defense could tell the jury that Martin had a small amount of marijuana in his system at the time of his death. } His first judicial appointment was to the Pinellas County Court. word-wrap: break-word; West asked her if she had heard the other 911 calls and cries for help previously. [28] Republican candidates included attorneys Tisha Black[28] and Sigal Chattah. Livingston said Martin was pronounced dead at 7:30p.m. the night of the shooting. O'Mara also showed a chunk of concrete to the jury, telling them that Martin was not an unarmed teenager when he allegedly hit Zimmerman's head against the sidewalk. Incumbent Democrat Keith Ellison is running for reelection. } He assumed office on August 1, 2009. He was charged with three misdemeanors related to Boever's deathcareless driving, driving out of his lane, and operating a car while using a cell phone. } He said that he was sorry Martin was killed, but looking at the evidence, he didn't think Zimmerman should go to jail for the rest of his life. Root said "That's a very long time to be involved in any type of physical altercation." .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { [43][44] In April 2013, on the advice of his attorneys, Zimmerman waived his right to a pretrial immunity hearing, and the court began preparations for the case to be tried by a jury. De la Rionda was an Assistant State Attorney in Corey's office and had been a prosecutor for 29 years. Guy also said that if Zimmerman had really wanted the police to get Martin, he would have stayed in his car and waited for the police. .infobox p { "[170], Mark Osterman, a friend of Zimmerman and federal air marshal, testified that he heard Zimmerman screaming in the background of the 911 call. Raoul and DeVore won their respective primaries on June 28. [64], Elijah Bergman is running as the candidate of the Vermont Progressive Party. color: #6db24f; max-height: 355px; Thank you all for your prayers and support. [130][131], Hirotaka Nakasone, a voice analysis expert, was called by the state after previously being called by the defense during the Frye hearing. a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } }

.hideResponses { display: none;} Republican primary candidates included former state assemblyman Adam Jarchow,[41] Chippewa Falls attorney Karen Mueller,[41] and Fond du Lac County prosecutor Eric Toney. [10] Republican John Kellner, district attorney for the 18th district court of Colorado, is running against Weiser. [202], Police in Oakland, California, said about one hundred people protested, with some protesters breaking windows and starting fires in the streets. Between the time Good was initially outside and when his 911 call began, he went upstairs and down a hallway to get his phone, at which time he looked out a window and saw Martin's body on the ground. overflow-y: hidden; He also testified that "It hit me the way I heard that, but more than heard that, I felt it inside of my heart. [60] Running against her is Republican attorney Michael Henry.[30]. text-align: center; position: absolute; Additional discovery released was a report containing the results of Zimmerman's voice stress test,[57] and Zimmerman's account of the events and written statements. Griffin and Gibson won their respective primaries on May 24. } .percentage_number { He described the person on top having their legs straddling the person on the bottom, who was face up. The defense asked about the statements regarding Martin's race and appearance, and Noffke testified that all of the discussion was for the purpose of identification of the suspect, and did not seem unusual. } Incumbent Republican John O'Connor was running for election to a full term. The letter outlined what was supposedly overheard on a phone call in the moments before the fight between Martin and Zimmerman broke out. [99][110], Wendy Dorival was the Sanford police neighborhood watch coordinator who helped to form the "Retreat at Twin Lakes" neighborhood watch program. West asked her if "the loud voice could have been someone on a cell phone in the wind", and she replied, "I guess". [18], Republican candidates included former Kansas Secretary of State and 2018 gubernatorial nominee Kris Kobach, former federal prosecutor Tony Mattivi, and state senator Kellie Warren. [225] However, she said that after nine hours of deliberations, she realized that there was not enough evidence to convict Zimmerman under Florida law: "As the law was read to me, if you have no proof that he killed him intentionally, you can't say he's guilty.you can't put the man in jail even though in our hearts we felt he was guilty. [105][111][112], Anthony Raimondo, a sergeant with the Sanford police, was a responding officer to Zimmerman's non-emergency call and the shooting of Martin. She testified, "I recognize his voice, I've heard him speak many times, I have no doubt in my mind that's his voice. margin: 8px auto; [40] Clark won the primary on August 9. "[156][157][158], West also questioned her about the term "creepy ass cracker." from DePaul University College of Law in 1980. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { text-align: center; He said Martin's response was more of a "verbal and a non-verbal," and that "He looked away and under his breath, as I interpreted it, said no." Formal theory. color: white; West stated that Zimmerman was "sucker punched in the face, and had his head hammered against the ground." }) } font-size: 0.9em; [17] Nelson succeeded Judge Kenneth Lester on August 30, 2012, after a Florida appeals court ruled that remarks he made about Zimmerman could make a reasonable person believe Lester was biased against Zimmerman. Bonaparte said that during the playing of the tape that none of the family members' reactions were recorded. [138][139][140][141][142], Jeannee Manalo was with her family watching TV in the living room at her home in the Retreat at the time of the incident. } Morris was retained on November 2, 2010 with 66% of voters in favor.[2][5]. Benson, a Democrat, was first elected to the position in 2018.Benson received national attention in her position following Joe Biden's victory in the state in the 2020 presidential election. On redirect, she said she had not been asked about the direction of movement previously, and had not come forward earlier because she did not want to be in the public eye. text-align: center; and "Stop it" as he started to step outside. [41][42] At a press conference held the following week, O'Mara said that "the facts don't seem to support a 'stand your ground' defense". Labrador and Scanlin won their respective primaries on May 17. } vertical-align: middle; Meza testified he instantly recognized the voice, and said he hadn't been watching the television news report with his wife, and that she had not told him it was about his nephew. background-color: white; margin-bottom: 4px; Singleton testified that Zimmerman told her that Martin then punched him and was banging his head into the concrete. [189], Mark O'Mara began his closing arguments by asking the jurors to use common sense when considering the evidence in the confrontation between Zimmerman and Martin. [116][117][118], Stacy Livingston, an EMT and firefighter with the Sanford Fire Department, testified that Martin was unresponsive and had no pulse when she arrived on the scene. He called out, "What's going on?" [175][176] After the robbery, she said that Zimmerman had come over to her house and offered her a lock for her sliding glass door. padding-top: 3px; After the recess, West continued, pointing out that the gunshot was at contact range for Martin's sweatshirt, but several inches away from Martin's body, and said this proved that Martin was on top at the moment of the shot, with his shirt hanging down. Get the latest news and analysis in the stock market today, including national and world stock market news, business news, financial news and more Lauer and her husband called 911 about thirty seconds after she initially muted the TV. [49][50], In May 2012, the defense received the first round of discovery evidence: 67 compact discs, a list of witnesses that included 50 possible law enforcement officers, 28 officers from the Sanford Police Department, 28 civilian witnesses, members of Martin's family, two of Zimmerman's friends and his father, Robert Zimmerman. position: relative; MacDonald testified that billing records round the length of call up to the next highest minute, but that other records break calls to the second. background-color: #f9d334; O'Mara said that Zimmerman is "not guilty of anything but protecting his own life". [146][147][148][149][150][151], Jonathan Manalo, whose wife testified earlier, told the jury he was the first person to make contact with Zimmerman after the shooting. When presented with her transcripts from those interviews, the transcripts said only "running" but not the direction. The Michigan Supreme Court appoints the chief judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals to serve a two-year term. Singleton also testified that she became "choked up" while watching Martin listen to the tape. [186], State Attorney Bernie de la Rionda opened his closing argument on Friday, July 12 by telling the jurors that "a teenager is dead through no fault of his own" because Zimmerman had made assumptions about Martin and acted on them. Benson received national attention in her position following Joe Biden's victory in the state in the 2020 presidential election. They also attempted to strike a woman who asked why Martin was out at night. Jeantel told West that "Trayvon got hit," and West then asked her, "You don't know that, do you?" } .widget-row.value-only { width: 35px !important; [41], 2022 United States attorney general elections. [69], On June 10, 2013, jury selection began with 100 prospective jurors filling out questionnaires. Approximately 19 seconds was actual screaming, of which 3.5 seconds were able to be isolated for analysis. Nelson had been a judge for thirteen years, much of it handling criminal matters. Tech: Matt Latourelle Nathan Bingham Ryan Burch Kirsten Corrao Travis Eden Tate Kamish Margaret Kearney Joseph Sanchez, What's on my ballot? p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} } [190] background-color: #9d334; John Engler, 1998; elected to the court in 2000, 2004; chief judge of the Washtenaw County Circuit Court; previously practiced law with the law firms of Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, PC in Lansing and with Butzel Long, PC in Detroit. He said that rather than seeking to have the charges dropped based on Stand Your Ground-law immunity, the defense team would ask at the pretrial hearing that the case be dismissed on the basis of immunity from prosecution provided for in traditional self-defense cases. Zimmerman said he got his cell phone out to call 911, and he told Martin, "I don't have a problem." float: right; [7], The only Democratic candidate is attorney and former chair of the Arizona Corporation Commission Kristin Mayes. She also said that there were only 3 streets within the community. He said the recorded calls for help from the other's 911 calls did not sound the same as the cries for help he heard. [96] West stated that "there are no monsters" in the case, but that Zimmerman shot Martin "after being viciously attacked." Ravnsborg pleaded no contest to driving out of his lane and operating a car while using a cell phone; the careless driving charge was dismissed. He found 45 seconds of recording between the start of the screaming until the gunshot. Lee said that he had offered to be in the room when the 911 tape was played, but the city manager declined to have him or other police officials present. padding-top: 8px; He also saw several injuries on Zimmerman, which included contusions, lacerations, and a bloody nose. [9], Republican candidates included attorney and business owner Eric Early[9] and former assistant attorney general for the Tax Division Nathan Hochman. He was unable to find a pulse and attempted CPR, but Martin was declared dead. [Note 1], On April 11, 2012, George Zimmerman, a Hispanic, was charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. [163], (In December of 2019, Zimmerman filed a lawsuit claiming that Jeantel bore false testimony in place of her half-sister Brittany Diamond Eugene, who the lawsuit claims was Trayvon Martin's real girlfriend at the time of Travyon's death. This page was last edited on 5 December 2022, at 16:39. As the noises grew louder, he looked outside through his blinds. .widget-row.heading { Jeantel also testified that she believed the screams heard on the 911 call were Martin's, because "Trayvon has kind of a baby voice. Incumbent Democrat William Tong is running for re-election. [123][124][125], Dr. Shiping Bao, the associate medical examiner who performed the autopsy on Martin, testified that he didn't die immediately and that his heart was still beating after being shot. In the race for a safe U.S. Senate seat in blue Colorado, Democrats tried some risky and illegal tricks during a Republican primary, and the trickery is being blamed on a senator from New York. [28][29], Zimmerman's attorney, Mark O'Mara, filed a motion to disqualify Judge Lester, alleging that Lester had made disparaging and gratuitous remarks about his client in the July 2012 bond order. She testified "Not for help" but was "sure that is George's voice. width: 50%; "[184], Zimmerman's defense offered their last witness, Zimmerman's father, Robert Zimmerman, who testified that he believes it was his son who was screaming on the 911 tape. "[216] The juror said she believed that ultimately both Martin and Zimmerman were partly to blame for the outcome. His current term ends on January 2, 2023. Donnelly testified that he had found it "distressing" to listen to the 911 tape due to his combat experience in Vietnam and said "There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that is George Zimmerman and I wish to God I didn't have the ability to understand that. .non_result_row div { [71] At the request of the defense, the judge agreed to establish an anonymous jury, where the identity of the jury would be revealed only to the prosecution and defense, but not released to the public or media. [12], The only Republican candidate is 2020 Republican gubernatorial nominee Julianne Murray. West asked her why she didn't call police after the phone went dead. At the end of the day, GOD is still in control. [105][134][135][136][137], Jayne Surdyka was a neighbor in the Retreat who was in her upstairs bedroom at the time of the incident. The defense rested its case on Wednesday, July 10. She reiterated that it was too dark to see which participant was which, or what positions they were in. He saw Martin face down with his hands underneath him. Incumbent Democrat Brian Frosh is retiring. Di Maio said that someone may be able to move their arms after receiving a similar gunshot. Nakasone also testified that using screams like this for age estimation would be "very very challenging" and that it would generally not be attempted. The phone went dead and Jeantel said she didn't speak to Martin again. Wrigley and Lamb won their respective primaries on June 14.

float:right; $('.pastResponses').show(); .race_header.green { Jeantel asked Martin how the man looked and he told her that he was "a creepy-ass cracker." The incumbent Democratic Attorney General Letitia James, who had previously declared to run for Governor, switched races and declared her intention to seek re-election. She said that her ability to hear the yells in person was better than the ability to hear them on the 911 recordings. Nakasone testified that someone who is familiar with voices can recognize those voices and identify them more easily than someone unfamiliar with the voices. Protesters there also reportedly vandalized a police car, burned an American flag and a California state flag, and spray-painted a county courthouse. 	font-weight: bold; "[182] 	margin-right: 10px; Di Maio said those injuries were consistent with Zimmerman having his head banged into a sidewalk, and that such injuries can be dangerous. Policy: Christopher Nelson  Caitlin Styrsky  Molly Byrne  Katharine Frey  Jimmy McAllister  Samuel Postell Meza said he had been working on his computer last year when he heard Zimmerman's voice being broadcast on a news report that his wife was watching on television. $('.collapse').collapse('show'); Jeantel warned Martin to walk away because "it might be a rapist." } The judge did say that she might change her mind during the trial if the subjects become relevant. IL Supreme Court 2nd District: Elizabeth Rochford (D) - anti-Mark Curran (R) Daily Kos relies on readers like you. "[219] She believed the defense's argument that Martin had thrown the first punch in the confrontation and that it was Zimmerman's calls for help that were heard on the 911 call recordings, and she said that Zimmerman, fearing he was at risk of bodily harm or even loss of his life, had had a right to protect himself. .widget-img { .results_text { She said that during the argument the "loud" voice initiated and a "meek" voice replied. Morris ran for re-election for judge of the Florida 2nd District Court of Appeal.He won in the retention election on November 8, 2022.. And yet not every tragedy or bad judgment is proof of a crime, much less a federal civil rights violation. 	font-weight: bold; Gay club suspect's 2021 case dropped: lack of cooperation.  Her ruling didn't prevent the 911 calls from being played at trial.[91][92]. On redirect, the prosecutor asked Serino,  "If I were to believe that somebody was committing a crime, could that not be profiling that person?"  Cities | 	font-weight: 300; The position of Secretary of State of Michigan is responsible for overseeing elections in the state. 	letter-spacing: .03em; 	left: 0px; Morris   ran for re-election for judge of the  Florida 2nd District Court of Appeal. Manalo said that Zimmerman was calm and easy to understand before police arrived. Singleton testified that during her interview with him, Zimmerman didn't appear angry or spiteful toward Martin. 8, was a friend of Martin's in elementary school and high school. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Meza testified about the voice he had heard, saying that: "It is the unique way you recognize your family member when they laugh, when they cry, this was the moment I recognized it was George screaming for help. 	background-color: #003388; States with regular supreme court elections Alabama. [3], 2022 Michigan Secretary of State election, Hutchinson (G) with 1%; Schwartz (UTP) with 1%; Stempfle (L) with 1%, Stempfle (L) with 2%; Schwartz (UTP) with 1%; Hutchinson (G) with 1%, Stempfle with 4%; Hutchinson Jr. with 3%; Schwartz with 1%. West asked about seeing Zimmerman after the incident and referred to a photo of his injuries, but Manalo replied that she did not get a good look at his face that night. 	clear: both; [1] Florida State Attorney Angela Corey announced the charges against Zimmerman during a televised press conference and reported that Zimmerman was in custody after turning himself in to law enforcement. Ayala then approached Martin, and he believed he was the first officer to do so. [23], Incumbent Democrat Dana Nessel is running for re-election.[55]. Lee stated that it was rare for the mayor and city manager to become involved in police investigations. $('.hideResponses').hide(); Robert J. Morris Jr. is a judge of the Florida 2nd District Court of Appeal.He assumed office on August 1, 2009. Kristi Noem taps Senate impeachment prosecutor to replace Ravnsborg as attorney general", "Rhoden, Jackley win; Johnson upsets Barnett", "Phil Scott appoints former Administration Secretary Susanne Young to complete attorney general's term", "D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine will not seek elected office in 2022", "Arkansas' attorney general says she's running for governor", "Biden Picks Xavier Becerra to Lead Health and Human Services", "Governor Newsom Swears in Rob Bonta as Attorney General of California", "State AG candidate disqualified from GOP ballot", "Boise attorney to face Labrador for Idaho attorney general", "Maryland Attorney General Primary Election Results", "Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey telling allies she's running for governor", "Prominent 2020 Election Critic Announces Run for Michigan AG", "Michigan Rep. 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Marshall and Major won their respective primaries on May 24. border:1px solid #FFB81F; } [60], In August 2012, the State's 6th Supplemental Discovery included 76 pages containing the audio statement from witness 31, three photos taken by witness 13 at the scene showing the back of Zimmerman's head, a flashlight on the ground, the FDLE report with analyst's notes, emails from the Sanford Police Department, copies of Tracy Martin's 911 call reporting his son missing and Zimmerman's Seminole County Sheriff's Office Academy application. Bobby Martinez in Sanford Florida and Laura Italiano and David K. Li of New York - "'Not Guilty' In Trayvon Slay" - New York Post - Sunday - July 14, 2013 - pg 5. Christopher P. Yates was appointed to replace Beckering until the November 2022 election. Incumbent Republican Susanne Young is retiring after being appointed to complete the unexpired term of T. J. Also listed as potential prosecution witnesses were technicians in biological and DNA evidence, trace evidence, gunshot residue, fingerprints and firearms, two FBI agents, and two audio technicians who analyzed the emergency calls made during the confrontation to determine who was heard screaming in the background. [34] Alan Gordon and Rebecca Lynne McLaughlin are running as independents. [48], Republican candidates included Lt. West then asked Smith to identify injuries to Zimmerman she saw the night of the shooting, visible in the photographs she had taken several hours after the incident. 	max-width: 400px; Senate.  } Singleton recorded her interview with Zimmerman after reading Zimmerman his Miranda rights. West pressed her to admit that she assumed which voice was which, but she replied that she felt the aggressive voice was "a man's" and that the other voice was higher pitched and she felt that it was "a boy's". .survey-result {padding:10px;} 	text-align: center; 	border-radius: 50%; Ballot measures, Who represents me? [93] Although admissible, the defense ultimately did not present this information to the jury, and it was not put into evidence. Operations. I now ask every American to respect the call for calm reflection from two parents who lost their young son. She also testified that she treated Zimmerman at the scene and that he had a swollen, bleeding nose and two cuts on the back of his head. 	letter-spacing: 0.03em; Benjamin testified that she had formerly worked with him and stated, "I know his voice, I know what his voice sounds like when he gets excited or loud." Rachel Jeantel, Witness No. 	font-weight: bold; He is running for re-election for a second full term in office. The Senate is composed of senators, each of  $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { [29], Marine veteran Jeremy Gay is the only Republican candidate.[29]. div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular {  height:400px;  overflow:scroll;  margin:20px;  padding:10px;  border:1px solid gray; } Using photographs of Zimmerman and Martin from that night, he identified Martin as the person on top, and Zimmerman as the person on the bottom. 	position: relative; Before becoming a judge she had worked in civil litigation. Martin then said to him, "No, now you have a problem." p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} Her husband went outside and then returned to get a plastic Walmart bag to be used for CPR. Bao said Martin was shot from intermediate range, which he defined as between 0.4 inches and 4 feet, and said the muzzle had loose contact with Martin's clothing. 	height: 22px; We don't have billionaire backers like some right-wing media outlets. 	font-weight: 100; [3], Morris earned his B.S. 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