Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

Zimmerman Prosecutors May Use His TV Interview

Fox sit-down could be entered into evidence in court

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 20, 2012 9:37 AM CDT

(Newser) – George Zimmerman's prime-time interview on Fox might end up playing in court, too. Prosecutors have taken the first step toward having a tape of it admitted as evidence, reports ABC News. In the interview, Zimmerman told Sean Hannity that he didn't regret pursuing Trayvon Martin and carrying a gun while doing so. "I feel that it was all God's plan," he said at one point.

Lots of legal analysts think the interview was ill-advised, and ABC talks to one in that camp: "He has impeached himself publicly. This is going to be a huge problem for him … and the prosecutors must be extremely pleased ... He was making inconsistent statements that they can use in a trial against him."

George Zimmerman, right, leaves Seminole County Jail after posting bond on July 6.
George Zimmerman, right, leaves Seminole County Jail after posting bond on July 6.   (Getty Images)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
My TakeCLICK BELOW TO VOTE
17%
3%
1%
74%
1%
5%
To report an error on this story, notify our editors.
COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 34 comments
Barbs1133
Jul 23, 2012 12:57 PM CDT
Oh, the stupidity of Zimmerman and his attorney.  No wonder Zimmerman could not follow the clear directions of the 911 officer who told him he did not need to be following Martin. This man has no common sense along with no common decency. 
George-Jetson
Jul 21, 2012 8:46 AM CDT
"God's Plan" was to stay in his car & wait for the Police who were a few minutes away.
apocalypso
Jul 20, 2012 11:19 PM CDT
this guy is awful, but i predict he goes free. florida jury? casey anthony? we should have the greatest justice system in the world but we don't because our citizens just don't give a shit. only a moron can't get out of jury duty, therefore only morons serve on juries, therefore i predict this jerk walks free. and possibly gets a medal. it's florida.
 

NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Other Sites We Like:   24/7 Wall St.   |   BuzzFeed   |   Cracked   |   World History Project   |   POPSUGAR Tech   |   Business Insider   |   HuffPost Entertainment   |   NewsOne