In hollywood, and the accusations against bill cosby, and the accusations against the man known as many americas dad. And join ging us now is alison cammarata, and that is powerful. I want to play a clip that stood out to me. In the hours that we stood out with her, she shared painful, intimate details about the past 30 years. And she was stoic, that is until the end of our last interview. Oh my god. People are listening. My story is told. I am not lying. And now people know it. I am so sad for all of us but it validates every one of us to be able to compare our stories, and see the similarities, and knowing in our heart, pinlly, did it happen . Did it really happen . Yes, it really happened. And it is over. It is over. Wow. It is tough, right some. It is intense. Do you think with all of the other accusers coming forward, do you think it is helping . Yes they have talked about it the ground swell of support. How so many of them have carried the secret and shouldered it saying i guess
He is dead because another man made assumptions. Reporter prosecutor emphasized the claim that George Zimmerman actively profiled Trayvon Martin. He profiled him as a criminal. He assumed certain things, that Trayvon Martin was up to no good, and that is what led to his death. Reporter the state contends zimmerman is a want to be cop and selfappointed Neighborhood Watch captain who grew frustrated by criminals who always manage to get away. Because the defendant knew. Reporter his narrative pause once for a recess and interrupted at another point for an objection. Mark omara said the state was wrongfully interpreting the law. It state often returned to its tactic of using zimmermans words against him. He does not want to admit at all that he is following him or chasing him or profiling him. Reporter while the jury sat impasse sievely for much of the delivery, zimmermans parents in court for the first time as spectators looked at times incredulous. The man that is guilty of seconddegree
Guilty of anything except protecting himself in selfdefense. I think all america has to dig deep in their heart to try to find out how we as a society can learn from this. No justice. No justice. I believe there is a racial wound to be healed. I worry about the aftermath. We have seen events of journeys not yet complete and our work is far from over. Im thrilled that this jury kept this tragedy from becoming a travesty. I can tell you this is long from being over and were going to be with them every step of the way. Welcome to han knit a nity. The verdict was handed down in the George Zimmerman trial. Well be coming to you live with complete coverage of this controversial conclusion to one of the most talked about legal cases in recent history. Here to kick things off im joined right here in our new york studios, by two members of the defense team. Mark omara and don west. Congratulations to you. Any knock knock jokes . Not tonight. Im just kidding. I know youve probably got a lot. Are
Investigation. Well also talk to captain su y sully. The judge for this afternoon allowing attorneys for George Zimmerman to introduce evidence that Trayvon Martin had thc in his system, the active ingredient in marijuana the night he died. How significant that is and what the jury will make of it remains to be seen. Prosecutors fought hard against allowing it. Zimmermans drug use has come up, he was on anxiety and sleep medications the night of the shooting. And there was much more today than just the pot ruling. Some powerful stuff as Martin Savidge reports. He joins us now. Martin . Reporter it was a day of significant surprises again. And one of the questions that had been asked really to the defense team was were they going to call tracy martin, trayvons father . Because if youll remember, it had been reported that tracy martin when he had heard the 911 calls with those terrible screams, he had told authorities that he did not hear his son. In fact, they brought two testimonials t
Zimmermans fate will soon be in the hands of six flordia women. They will begin deliberations friday. Will they find him guilty or not guilty of killing Trayvon Martin. The most weve heard from the defendant himself. Did you now have sufficient time to discuss with your attorneys whether or not you wanted to testify in this case . Yes, your honor. I dont need to know what was said but after those discussions, have you made a decision . Yes, your honor. What is your decision, sir. After consulting with counsel, not to testify, your honor. So, he wont testify but his defense attorney mark omara is talking, striking a confident turn after todays dramatic session. I think we have a very, very good chance with the jury right now and with the evidence as presented. Hes already given his story or statement five, six, seven times now so the jury has that and we just decided that there was enough evidence in there that we dont need to present any more. Both sides using high drama with each hold