George Zimmerman’s wife, Shellie, arrested for perjury

By Shay Castle / scastle@valenciavoice.com
June 12, 2012
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Shellie Zimmerman, wife of George Zimmerman, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on charges of perjury. The charges against Shellie were brought as a result of her involvement in helping to mislead courts about family finances during the bond hearing for her husband, who faces second-degree murder charges... Read more »

Confusion among witnesses to shooting of Trayvon Martin

By Shay Castle / scastle@valenciavoice.com
May 17, 2012
Filed under Local News, National News, News

Evidence released to the media Thursday in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin reveal conflicting witness accounts in relation to what was heard and seen. Federal voice analysts were unable to determine who was calling for help in the background of all six 911 calls placed by residents of the Twin... Read more »

Martin family shows restraint during Zimmerman bail hearing

By Jeff Shedden / jshedden@valenciavoice.com
April 20, 2012
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Cool heads prevailed at today’s Arthur Hearing for George Zimmerman to determine if he would be granted bond. Zimmerman was charged with second degree murder, which, in Florida, is normally not a bondable charge. In attendance today were various members of Trayvon Martin’s family, all seated in... Read more »

George Zimmerman faces judge; not guilty plea entered

Mary Stevens / mstevens@valenciavoice.com
April 12, 2012
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Neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman who is being charged for the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin faced a judge for the first time in Stanford, Fla. Thursday. Zimmerman is facing second-degree murder in the shooting of unarmed Martin Feb. 26. Judge Mark Herr established that there was probable... Read more »

Trayvon Martin cause gains more support, rally at city hall

By Brittany Rose / brose@valenciavoice.com
March 27, 2012
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A rally and march was held Monday for Trayvon Martin, the teenager who was killed by neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman in Sanford, Fla. Thousands showed up to take part in the march, which started on Park Avenue in front of the Sanford City Hall and ended beside the Sanford Civic Center on Seminole... Read more »

Al Sharpton Hosts Rally for Trayvon Martin in Sanford

By Michelle Saddic / msaddic@valenciavoice.com
March 23, 2012
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“No justice, no peace,” was the chant everyone kept saying at the Trayvon Martin rally at Fort Mellon Park in Sanford, Fla. on Thursday night. The rally was organized by Rev. Al Sharpton, which some might know from MSNBC’s talk show “Politics Nation.” Martin, 17, was shot and killed on Feb.... Read more »