SANFORD, Fla. • A judge has set a tentative trial
date next year for a Florida neighborhood watch volunteer charged with
fatally shooting an unarmed teenager.
Judge Debra S. Nelson set
June 10 as the tentative start for George Zimmerman's trial. But his
attorney noted there are still several unresolved pretrial matters to
complete. Another status hearing is
set for Dec. 10.
Zimmerman is
charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon
Martin in February. The 29-year-old has claimed self-defense and is
pleading not guilty.
Attorney Mark O'Mara estimated he expects the trial to last three weeks.
They'll
be back in court Friday for what is expected to be a lengthy hearing
for arguments on several motions, including the defense asking for more
time to interview state witnesses.
