Zimmerman Gets Set for Trial

Trayvon Martin

For over a year, George Zimmerman,29, has been adding up the pounds as he awaited his trial date for the second degree murder case of then 17 year old Trayvon Martin. The nation has been enthralled with the case that made media headlines when Zimmerman was not charged in the murder of the young man who was infamously being pursued by a stranger on his way to his father's home after visiting a local store to purchase Skittles and a tea. 

Jury selection begins today in the trial and both prosecutors and Zimmerman's defense team are bracing for a contentious and high profile battle. The case made news once again last week when pictures and videos from Martin's cell phone were released to the public. The ill timed release from the defense proved what was believed to be down right ugly assault on Matin's character. Zimmerman's defense team continued to paint Martin as a usual black thug though he does not have the opportunity to defend himself like Zimmerman does. Many fear that the victim will continued to be victimized despite him being the one that is gone and buried. 

George Zimmerman.

Expected to be a key component of the trial for the prosecution will be an audio clip of police dispatchers warning Zimmerman to discontinue pursuing Martin. Only time will tell if Trayvon Martin and his family will receive the chance for justice that was only given through staunch protests that took place in Sanford, Fl following the release of Zimmerman after the incident. 

A Soul Sistah's Life will continue to bring updates and key information concerning the Trayvon Martin Trial.