Judge Rejects Motion to Postpone George Zimmerman Trial

Set to start June 10

Reason Staff | 5.28.2013 1:48 PM

A judge Tuesday refused to delay the June 10 trial of George Zimmerman, charged with second-degree murder in the February 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin.

Circuit Judge Debra Nelson, at a hearing on motions ahead of the trial, also ruled that lawyers can't mention Trayvon's school records, past fights, marijuana use, ownership of gold teeth, or any photos or text messages found on the teen's phone.

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Judge Rejects Motion to Postpone George Zimmerman Trial

Set to start June 10

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