George Zimmerman and his defense team hoped for a delay in the trial for the shooting of Trayvon Martin. Their hopes were dashed today when the Judge denied their request for a delay.
Circuit Judge Debra Nelson, at a hearing on motions ahead of the trial, also ruled that lawyers can’t mention Trayvon’s school records, past fights, marijuana use, ownership of gold teeth, or any photos or text messages found on the teen’s phone.
Nelson said she reserves the right to change the ruling during the trial if lawyers open the door to such issues. However, she said that she can’t imagine that any of these issues would be relevant.
The judge also said witnesses can’t mention whether they think George Zimmerman’s prosecution is politically motivated.
She ruled that any hearsay statements to help Zimmerman is admissible. She ruled that a toxicology test showing Trayvon Martin had marijuana in his system the night of his killing is not admissible.
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SOURCE: USA Today
