Social Justice

George Zimmerman civil rights case set

A federal grand jury was scheduled on Wednesday to begin hearing the civil rights case against George Zimmerman in Orlando

Published

12 years ago

November 7, 2014

UVM Staff

Seminole County Sheriff's Office, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

A federal grand jury was scheduled on Wednesday to begin hearing the civil rights case against George Zimmerman in Orlando.

As reported by ClickOrlando:

Unheard Voices Magazine - Donate

Unheard Voices Magazine

Support independent storytelling that amplifies voices too often ignored. Your donation keeps our stories alive and accessible.

Donate Today

Every contribution helps fund reporting, editing, and platforms for underrepresented communities.

During the closed proceeding, they’ll likely hear testimony on whether Zimmerman violated Trayvon Martin’s civil rights when he killed the unarmed teen in 2012.

At least one witness has been subpoenaed to testify, believed to be Zimmerman’s friend and neighbor Frank Taaffe.

Throughout Zimmerman’s murder trial, Taaffe defended Zimmerman, but recently changed his mind.

It’s not clear how long testimony could last.

Copyright © 2026. All Rights Reserved. Unheard Voices Magazine ®

Real stories. Real impact. Straight to your inbox. Join thousands others. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter today!

Want to tell your story, send a news tip or report a correction? Contact us at [email protected]

Follow us on Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram, News Break

Discover more from Unheard Voices Magazine®

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Related Topics:civil rights Florida George Zimmerman

Up Next

Marissa Alexander Agrees To Plea Deal, Will Be Released In January

Don't Miss

Michael Brown’s parents to speak at United Nations Conference

UVM Staff

Unheard Voices, an award-winning, family owned online news magazine, began in 2004 as a community newsletter serving Neptune, Asbury Park, and Long Branch, N.J. Over time, it grew into a nationally recognized Black-owned media outlet. The publication remains one of the few dedicated to covering social justice issues. Its honors include the NAACP Unsung Hero Award and multiple media innovator awards for excellence in social justice reporting and communications.