George Zimmerman 's murder trial starts Monday with jury selection . Despite the intense scrutiny and heated emotions surrounding his client 's case , George Zimmerman 's defense attorney says he has no immediate plans to ask for a change of venue or to put his client on the stand . Judge : ` ` If we can get a jury in Seminole County , this is where the case should be decided '' George is charged with second - degree murder for killing John Martin .
George Zimmerman 's murder trial starts Monday with jury selection . Judge : ` ` If we can get a jury in Seminole County , this is where the case should be decided '' George is charged with second - degree murder for killing John Martin .