It's just the latest in a long line of odd things he has said and done since that February night he fatally shot Martin, The supposedly original painting—which depicted part of an American flag with the words "God, One Nation, With Liberty and Justice for All"—garnered 96 bids before the auction ended on December 21, The item description said, in part, "I found a creative way to express myself, my emotions and the symbols that represent my experiences. My art work allows me to reflect, providing a therapeutic outlet and allows me to remain indoors :- ".
In August , Zimmerman painted a Confederate flag with the words "Our 2nd Protects Our 1st" after hearing about Andy Hallinan, a Florida gun shop owner who got sued after declaring he wouldn't sell guns to Muslims. The 2nd flag I painted was the Battle Flag - which we need in America in order to protect the first. Zimmerman agreed to do a match and set his sights on DMX, who in turn "promised to 'beat his ass,'" a spokesman told CNN. A match was scheduled for March 15, , but promoter Damon Feldman canceled it about a month in advance.
It just really hurt. It was a tough decision because I could have made two million dollars here, but at least I have my dignity. I'm happy. March 13, - Sanford Police Department's homicide detective Christopher Serino recommends Zimmerman be charged with manslaughter.
Zimmerman "failed to identify himself" as a concerned citizen or neighborhood watch member on two occasions that night. Serino reports that he thought Zimmerman's head injuries were "marginally consistent with a life-threatening episode, as described by him, during which neither a deadly weapon nor deadly force were deployed by Trayvon Martin. March 15, - In a letter to the Orlando Sentinel, Robert Zimmerman, George Zimmerman's father, writes that his son has been unfairly portrayed as a racist, and that he is Hispanic and grew up in a multiracial family.
March 16, - Authorities release seven calls from the night of the shooting. In one of the recordings, Zimmerman, against the advice of the dispatcher, follows Martin. In one of the recordings, a voice screams "Help, help! March 20, - A lawyer for the Martin family, Benjamin Crump, holds a news conference, telling reporters that Trayvon was on the phone with his year-old girlfriend at the time of the shooting.
The girl, who wishes to remain anonymous, says she heard someone ask Martin what he was doing and heard Martin ask why the person was following him, according to Crump. The girl then got the impression that there was an altercation in which the earpiece fell out of Martin's ear and the connection went dead. March 22, - A petition on Change.
March 22, - Sanford Police Chief Bill Lee announces he is stepping down "temporarily" as head of the department, which has been criticized for its handling of the fatal shooting. March 22, - Florida Gov. Rick Scott announces he is appointing Angela Corey of the 4th Judicial Circuit as state attorney in the investigation, replacing Wolfinger, state attorney for Florida's 18th District, which includes Sanford, Florida.
March 23, - President Barack Obama speaks out publicly for the first time on the growing controversy over the shooting of Martin, saying that the incident requires national "soul-searching. March 26, - Exactly one month after Trayvon Martin's death, rallies take place in cities across the country, including Sanford, Florida, where the City Commission holds a town hall meeting on the incident and its aftermath. Martin's parents speak at the meeting. March 28, - Zimmerman's father appears on television and says that Martin threatened to kill his son and then beat him so badly Zimmerman was forced to shoot.
March 29, - Zimmerman's brother, Robert Zimmerman Jr. April 2, - FBI agents interview Martin's girlfriend who was on the phone with him shortly before the fatal confrontation. April 3, - Zimmerman's legal adviser, Craig Sonner, says that criminal defense lawyer Hal Uhrig will represent Zimmerman and that Sonner will serve as co-counsel if the case proceeds. April , - Zimmerman launches a website warning supporters about groups falsely claiming to be raising funds for his defense.
The site includes a link through which donations can be made to pay for Zimmerman's lawyers and living expenses. April 9, - Corey announces that she will not present the case to a grand jury. April 10, - Attorneys Uhrig and Sonner announce that they have lost contact with Zimmerman and no longer represent him. April 11, - Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder.
April 18, - Seminole Circuit Court Judge Jessica Recksiedler, who is assigned to Zimmerman's case, approves a motion to disqualify herself from the criminal case because her husband works as a CNN legal analyst.
April 20, - Zimmerman's bond hearing is held. During the hearing, Zimmerman apologizes to the family of Martin for the loss of their son. April 23, - Zimmerman is released on bail at a. Later in the day, Zimmerman enters a written not guilty plea and waives his right to appear at his arraignment. May 8, - Judge Lester accepts Zimmerman's written plea of not guilty.
May 15, - A medical report by Zimmerman's family doctor, taken a day after the shooting, shows Zimmerman was diagnosed with a fractured nose, two black eyes and two lacerations on the back of his head. June 1, - Judge Lester revokes Zimmerman's bond and orders him to surrender within 48 hours after the prosecution argues that Zimmerman and his wife, Shellie Zimmerman, misrepresented their finances when Zimmerman's bond was originally set in April.
June 3, - Zimmerman surrenders to authorities and is taken into custody. June 12, - Zimmerman's wife is arrested and charged with perjury. June 20, - Sanford Police Chief Lee is officially fired. June 25, - Zimmerman's attorney files a motion requesting a "reasonable bond" be set for Zimmerman's release from jail. July 13, - Zimmerman's legal team files a motion requesting Judge Lester step down from the case. The motion claims Zimmerman cannot get a fair trial because Lester used "gratuitous, disparaging" language in the previous week's bail order.
July 18, - Zimmerman, appearing on Fox News' "Hannity" show, does his first television interview since the shooting. He says he would not do anything differently. August 9, - A photo of Martin's body and Zimmerman's school records are mistakenly released by prosecutors. Special Prosecutor Corey's office issues a statement asking reporters to "please disregard and do not use the information contained in the initial e-mail. It was inadvertently attached. August 13, - Zimmerman appeals Judge Lester's refusal to recuse himself.
August 29, - A Florida appeals court grants Zimmerman's request for a new judge, saying Judge Lester's remarks in a bail order put Zimmerman in reasonable fear of a fair trial. December 7, - Zimmerman sues NBC Universal for allegedly editing the call he placed on the night of the tragic event.
He states in the lawsuit that NBC unfairly made it appear that "Zimmerman was a racist, and that he was racially profiling Trayvon Martin. It takes place four days after what would have been Martin's 18th birthday. April 5, - Martin's parents settle a wrongful-death claim against the homeowners' association of the Florida subdivision where their son was killed. He said it was George Zimmerman.
Nelson to drop the verdict, casting the blame squarely on Zimmerman. Apperson's wife, Lisa, also accused Zimmerman of being the instigator of the incident, claiming her husband's innocence. Authorities have "given George Zimmerman a golden ticket to go out and do whatever he wants to do," Lisa Apperson told the judge, according to the Sentinel. This wasn't the first time Zimmerman and Apperson were allegedly involved in an incident together.
Back in September , the two men reportedly shouted at each other, with Apperson claiming Zimmerman threatened to kill him during a confrontation in their vehicles. Apperson — who called the authorities — decided not to press charges. Zimmerman, the neighborhood watchman acquitted of second-degree murder after fatally shooting unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin in , has had several brushes with the law since his controversial acquittal.
In January , Zimmerman was accused of assault by his then-girlfriend, who later recanted and decided not to file charges.
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