04-20-2012, 06:56 AM
today, friday:
SANFORD --
George Zimmerman has been in jail for nine days on second-degree murder charges for shooting and killing 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
Now, his family plans to ask a judge Friday to let him out of jail.
Zimmerman's parents are expected to testify by phone at a bond hearing scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday. Officials said they are calling in instead of going to the Seminole County Courthouse in person for security reasons.
Attorney Mark O'Mara said he has a few ideas of safe places where Zimmerman can stay if he is granted bond.
Earlier in the week, O'Mara also said Zimmerman wants to meet with Trayvon Martin's parents. But Martin family attorney Benjamin Crump said that won't happen.
SANFORD --
George Zimmerman has been in jail for nine days on second-degree murder charges for shooting and killing 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
Now, his family plans to ask a judge Friday to let him out of jail.
Zimmerman's parents are expected to testify by phone at a bond hearing scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday. Officials said they are calling in instead of going to the Seminole County Courthouse in person for security reasons.
Attorney Mark O'Mara said he has a few ideas of safe places where Zimmerman can stay if he is granted bond.
Earlier in the week, O'Mara also said Zimmerman wants to meet with Trayvon Martin's parents. But Martin family attorney Benjamin Crump said that won't happen.