George Zimmerman Trial: Pictures from Day Twenty Two
Judge Debra Nelson rules on some key issues at the end of the day during George Zimmerman’s trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
Standing next to his defense attorneys Mark O’Mara, left, and Don West, center, George Zimmerman addresses Judge Debra Nelson during his trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
Standing next to his defense attorneys Mark O’Mara, left, and Don West, center, George Zimmerman addresses Judge Debra Nelson during his trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
standing next to his attorney Don West, George Zimmerman is sworn by Judge Debra Nelson during his trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
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Standing next to his defense attorney Don West, left, George Zimmerman addresses Judge Debra Nelson during his trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
Standing next to his defense attorneys Mark O’Mara, left, and Don West, center, George Zimmerman addresses Judge Debra Nelson during his trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
George Zimmerman stands next to his attorney Don West during his trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
George Zimmerman stands to identify himself Olivia Bertalan as she testifies on behalf of the defense during Zimmerman’s trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
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George Zimmerman stands while addressing Judge Debra Nelson that he chooses to not testify during his trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
Robert Zimmerman Sr. walks past Trayvon Martin’s partents, Sabrina Fulton, front left, and Tracy Martin, as he enters the courtroom to take the stand for the defense during his son’s, George Zimmerman, trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
George Zimmerman shakes hands with his defense attorney Mark O’Mara during a recess in his trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
Assistant state attorney Bernie de la Rionda, right, and defense attorney Mark O’Mara review evidence to be submitted to the court during a recess in George Zimmerman’s trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
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Robert Zimmerman Sr. takes the stand for the defense during George Zimmerman’s trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
Olivia Bertalan takes the stand for the defense during George Zimmerman’s trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
Olivia Bertalan takes the stand for the defense during George Zimmerman’s trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
Olivia Bertalan leaves the stand after testifying for the defense during George Zimmerman’s trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
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Robert Zimmerman Sr. leaves court after taking the stand for the defense during his son’s, George Zimmerman, trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
Defense law enforcement expert Dennis Root takes the stand during George Zimmerman’s trial in Semimole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Root was identify a particular piece of evidence, which could be used as a weapon in his opinion. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
Assistant state attorney John Guy holds up a piece of evidence during George Zimmerman’s trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Guy was asking defense witness and law enforcement expert Dennis Root if certain evidence could be used as a weapon. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
George Zimmerman stands during his trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
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Trayvon Martin’s parents, Sabrina Fulton and Tracy Martin stand during George Zimmerman’s trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
Defense attorney Mark O’Mara uses a foam dummy to describe the altercation between George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin to defense witness and law enforcement expert Dennis Root during Zimmerman’s trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
Defense attorney Mark O’Mara uses a foam dummy to describe the altercation between George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin to defense witness and law enforcement expert Dennis Root during Zimmerman’s trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
Defense attorney Mark O’Mara uses a foam dummy to describe the altercation between George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin to defense witness and law enforcement expert Dennis Root during Zimmerman’s trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
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George Zimmerman trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
George Zimmerman shakes hands with defense attorney Don West during his trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
George Zimmerman stands with his defense counsel Mark O’Mara, left, Don West, and Lorna Truett during his trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
George Zimmerman’s defense attorney, Don West, rests his face in his hands the day after court ran late into the evening during Zimmerman’s trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
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George Zimmerman talks with defense counsel Lorna Truett during his trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
George Zimmerman sits with his defense counsel Mark O’Mara, left, and Don West during his trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
George Zimmerman leaves the courtroom during a recess in his trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
Assistant state attorney John Guy uses a foam dummy to describe and demonstrate the altercation between George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin to defense witness and law enforcement expert Dennis Root during Zimmerman’s trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
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Assistant state attorney John Guy uses a foam dummy to describe and demonstrate the altercation between George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin to defense witness and law enforcement expert Dennis Root during Zimmerman’s trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
Assistant state attorney John Guy uses a foam dummy to describe and demonstrate the altercation between George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin to defense witness and law enforcement expert Dennis Root during Zimmerman’s trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
Assistant state attorney John Guy uses a foam dummy to describe the altercation between George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin to defense witness and law enforcement expert Dennis Root during Zimmerman’s trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
Assistant state attorney John Guy uses a foam dummy to describe and demonstrate the altercation between George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin to defense witness and law enforcement expert Dennis Root during Zimmerman’s trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
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George Zimmerman trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
Assistant state attorney John Guy uses a foam dummy to describe the altercation between George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin to defense witness and law enforcement expert Dennis Root during Zimmerman’s trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
Defense law enforcement expert Dennis Root takes the stand during George Zimmerman’s trial in Semimole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
Defense law enforcement expert Dennis Root takes the stand during George Zimmerman’s trial in Semimole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
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Defense law enforecement expert Dennis Root takes the stand during George Zimmerman’s trial in Semimole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
Judge Debra Nelson rules on key issues during George Zimmerman’s trial in Semimole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
Trayvon Martin’s parents, Sabrina Fulton, far left, and Tracy Martin, center, arrive in the courtroom for George Zimmerman’s trial in Semimole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
George Zimmerman enters the courtroom for his trial in Semimole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
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The morning after a 13-hour trial day, Judge Debra Nelson greets counsel at the bench to resolve outstanding issues during George Zimmerman’s trial in Semimole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
George Zimmerman enters the courtroom for his trial in Semimole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
George Zimmerman sits in Semimole circuit court during his trial in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)
Defense attorney Mark O’Mara speaks with assistant state attorney Bernie de la Rionda during George Zimmerman’s trial in Semimole circuit court in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) (Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel)