When George Zimmerman’s trial for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin kicks off, here’s what the jury may not be hearing about:
Judge bans most evidence damaging to #Trayvon at least in openings: weed use, school problems, photo of gold teeth, history of fighting.
— Rene Stutzman (@renestutzman) May 28, 2013
More on Judge Debra S. Nelson’s rulings at Tuesday’s pretrial hearing:
Judge says presence of marijuana in #trayvonmartin 's blood stream will NOT be allowed in opening statements, didn't rule it out for trial
— Stewart Moore (@Stewartmoore) May 28, 2013
Judge: No metion of #TrayvonMartin's toxicology report in opening statements. #GeorgeZimmerman
— Jeff Weiner (@JeffWeinerOS) May 28, 2013
Judge rules on #TrayvonMartin fighting: "It will not be mentioned in opening statement," but could come in later. #GeorgeZimmerman
— Jeff Weiner (@JeffWeinerOS) May 28, 2013
Judge in Zimmerman trial has ruled that Trayvon Martin's school records and "aggressive" texts are prejudicial and inadmissible in court.
— The Maroon Tiger (@themaroontiger) May 28, 2013
Judge has ruled lawyers can't mention gold teeth at trial during opening statements. Court may change ruling during trial.
— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) May 28, 2013
Judge has ruled Trayvon Martin's school records or any suspensions is not admissible. Again, court can change ruling during trial.
— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) May 28, 2013
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Nelson sides with state, school suspension "will not be mentioned at all" without court's OK. #TrayvonMartin #GeorgeZimmerman
— Jeff Weiner (@JeffWeinerOS) May 28, 2013
Judge has ruled text messages and pics showing Trayvon smoking can't be admitted. Court can changed ruling during trial.
— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) May 28, 2013
Judge said phones of a hand holding a gun taken from Trayvon Martin's phone can not be admitted. Court can change ruling during trial.
— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) May 28, 2013
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