With the defense and the prosecution finished presenting their case, the jury has begun deliberations to decide the fate of George Zimmerman. Once the jury has reached their decision of guilt or innocence, millions of viewers will be able to watch live streaming video online and on live television broadcasts from HLN and CNN and local media sources as the Jury’s decision is read aloud in court.
Although charged with 2nd degree murder, the jury has also been instructed to consider Zimmerman’s guilt or innocence for a lesser charge of manslaughter. When the jury returns to the courtroom, the cameras will continue to stream video to televisions, computers and mobile devices thanks to the technology of live online video streaming.
Watch George Zimmerman trial live online streaming video as jury deliberates for a verdict here: (The video window may take a moment to load.)
Has the state prosecution proved their case against Zimmerman? Has the defense given the jury enough evidence to create reasonable doubt for both 2nd degree murder and manslaughter? The jury will answer that question soon.
Once the jury delivers their verdict against Zimmerman, if found guilty, the next phase would be sentencing. If Zimmerman is found innocent of the charges against him, the city of Sanford is preparing for demonstrations and possible violence in the Florida town. Local leaders have already made public addresses asking people to respect the decision of the jury.