The judge presiding over the Trayvon Martin shooting case has removed herself after George Zimmerman’s attorney said she had a possible conflict of interest.
Florida Circuit Judge Jessica Recksiedler recused herself Wednesday because of a potential conflict that relates to her husband.
He works with Orlando attorney Mark NeJame, who was first approached by Zimmerman’s family to represent the neighborhood watch volunteer.
But NeJame declined and referred them to Mark O’Mara, who is now representing Zimmerman. NeJame has since been hired by CNN to comment on the case.
Judge Kenneth M. Lester Jr. will preside over the case after a second judge also had a conflict.
Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder for the Feb. 26 shooting of the 17-year-old Martin. Zimmerman said he shot Martin in self-defense after Martin attacked him. Martin was unarmed.
(Source: WTOP)
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A judge isn’t allow to have a financial interest in a case. Imagine the talk over breakfast (“Dear, Could you make big ruling in time for my evening broadcast – I need a ratings boost”). Somehow, it doesn’t look right.
Why do you keep putting up the picture of Martin as a cute little kid, and Zimmerman as a huge scowling brute, when you know that is not the truth, and there are plenty of more recent pictures of each?