Inaction in the aftermath of the killing of Trayvon Martin, the goal was to ensure that the system worked through the proper process. That the killing of an unarmed 17yearold black child did not go uninvestigated and unprosecuted. So now the first part of that system has played out. The jury has returned a verdict of not guilty, a verdict we must respect. Now we must grapple what that verdict means. We must grieve the reality that no one has been held responsible for the violent lost of someones child. We must confront as generations have done before us the stark realities of race, violence and justice. In just a few moments were going to speak with benjamin crump, the attorney for Trayvon Martins family. As we get started in our coverage this morning the verdict, trial of George Zimmerman i want to bring in craig mel sin who has been covering the trial in sanford, florida. Craig, describe for me, if you will, the scene last night. Last night starkly different from what were seeing now
The clothing. This is the kind of hard Scientific Evidence that jurors tend to like. Most of the morning, however, was consumed with a hearing without the jury. The court is hearing several motions. The animation of zimmermans events. The 11th day of testimony in the George Zimmerman trial. It is day three of the defense testimony. The case is just now days away from wrapping up. Both sides are making their closing arguments shortly thereafter. George zimmermans defense team today literally called on the man who wrote the book on forensic pathology, dr. Vincent demayo, testified the testimony is consistent. The marks and the size of the pattern, it is my opinion that the muzzle of the gun in the case was two to four inches away from the skin. So the barrel of the gun was against the clothing, the muzzle of the gun was against the clothing. But the clothing itself had to be two to four inches away from the body at the time mr. Martin was shot. So the wound itself, by the gap, by the pow
Now youre talkin crazy sayin that you made me like i was your cinderella you and me are through though watch me hit it solo imma do it acapella whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh oh, oh, oh, oh, oh imma do it acapella yeah [ cheers and applause ] karmin, with her song. I want to thank michael b. Jordan, and todd rundgren, i want to apologize to matt damon. Nightline is next. Good night. Tonight on nightline, selfdefense or murder . The defense rests in the George Zimmerman trial in a courtroom where tensions are running high. What did zimmerman say . Dont want to testify. What was the prosecutor doing with a foam dummy and what will closing arguments bring as america braces for a verdict . The fast and fabulous, she is the only fulltime female nascar pit crew member. This is dangerous and dirty work. So how is this bombshell received in the garage by the guys . And how will she respond when we ask is she a real player or just a publicity stunt. And call of the wild. What happens when man and beast c
Im rob nelson, sitting in this morning for john muller. Always a pleasure to have you here. Im diana perez. We begin this morning with the extreme heat we mentioned just a moment ago. Maybe the best way to demonstrate it is simply by looking at the map. There you see it. Nine states under heat advisories. Scorching temperatures from here the northeast all the way to the middle of the country. We begin with our coverage with abcs preeti arla. Absolutely. Its hot outside. Reporter its summer and it sure feels like it. From the midwest to the east coast, temperatures soared into the 90s and will remain there all week. Forecasters say the combination of the heat and humidity will make it feel like its in the triple digits. You ever been close to death . Its about two steps closer. Literally, like, theres nothing you can do to keep cool. Reporter if its hot outside, imagine cooking inside a food truck. A fan in the ceiling and a fan inside the window. It knocks you down to probably about 13
And the outrage of this Rolling Stone cover. The man that took this picture of the Boston Marathon says its a slap in the face. I want to begin with a conservative radio host that calls the zimmerman trial a side show. Larry elders, the host of the larry elder show. Hes also the author of dear father, dear son. He joins me now. Welcome to you. Thank you for having me. Youve been talking about my interview with Rachel Jeantel. Why . I was because you werent doing her any favors by trying to convince her shes a victim the this is a young lady who didnt apply herself, a 19yearold who is still in high school and still the same young lady, take this as an opportunity to take stock in your life. You treated her like she is a victim. 7,000 murders last year, piers, of black people committed by black people. Since Trayvon Martin had his unfortunate death 480 blacks killed in chicago alone, 75 have been unsolved. Where are the cameras . Where are the shows . Its outrage us to act hold on. Black