Heard the verdict, i kind of understand the disconnect and that maybe they didnt see trayvon as their son. They didnt see trayvon as a teenager. They didnt see trayvon as just a human being. Now two African American minute sterps square off. One says any black child with a hoodie can be the next Trayvon Martin and the other says its not white racism, its black racism. One of the notorious crimes of the country, ill talk to her tonight. A year since aurora but their love is forever. An exclusive with the couple that vowed not to let the shooting stop their wedding. He did kind of save me, so of course i would want to keep him around. [ laughter ] want to begin with Trayvon Martins parents speaking out about the not guilty verdict for the man that killed their son. Joining me now is Martin Family cocounsel. Welcome back to the show. Very emotional and hard hitting interviews that Trayvon Martins parent haves given with Anderson Cooper. They seem very angry about this result. How are they
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
Guilty, the zimmerman verdict. The case america is talking about, i wan to hear from you, tweet us at piers morgan live. My exclusive interview with the star witness in the case, speaking out for the First Time Since she took the stand. I saw a picture of the man youre going to see George Zimmermans verdict after the verdict was announced. I have seen what Trayvon Martin did to my brother, and its time its high time that they accept that the jury system that we have in this country is a system that we should respect. Also, my exclusive with the man who defended casey anthony. Why he said this is not a case about racial profiling. Plus, my legal eagles, Jeffrey Toobin and janie weintraub, was this case more about the law than the color of anybodys skin, and was the prosecution simply out foxed by the defense . This is piers morgan live. I want to begin with the young woman on the phone with Trayvon Martin the night he died. This is her first interview, Rachel Jeantel. Hi, how are you .
That . Reporter well, the governor had this question before. In fact, he empanelled a group of experts with with the Lieutenant Governor whos no longer the Lieutenant Governor. Shes out. But with the Lieutenant Governor to try to determine where this state stood. As the governor said, Governor Scott called a Bipartisan Task force with 19 citizens to review floridas stand your ground law. This task force listened to people across the state and heard their viewpoints and Expert Opinions on this law. The task force recommended the law should not be overturned. Governor scott agrees. So those protesters who have occupied his office waiting for him to return to the office to talk to him already know how he feels about the law. That is that he doesnt want it changed. Were hearing that zimmermans legal team tells you they plan to build estate for a cost of his defense. Reporter indeed. They say the state created costs for them because of the way the state dealt with evidence. That is, in flor