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August 29, 2013

Zimmerman Wife Sentenced to Probation for Perjury; Defenses Seeks $300,000 From Taxpayers 
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The wife of Trayvon Martin killer George Zimmerman has been sentenced to
one year of probation after pleading guilty to perjury. Shellie
Zimmerman admitted she lied about the couple's finances in court last
year, hiding the fact they had raised more than $100,000 in order to
secure a lower bond for his release. Attorneys for George Zimmerman,
meanwhile, have asked Florida for up to $300,000 to help cover the costs
of his legal defense following his acquittal last month.

 

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