There was `` no intent to portray Mr. Zimmerman unfairly , '' the network says . The statement also said that it had not been contacted by Zimmerman's family or his attorney and did not know if they would be making a statement. `` Due to the defendants ' journalistic crimes , Zimmerman has been transformed into one of the most hated men in America , '' the suit says . Zimmerman is charged in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin , 17 .
There was `` no intent to portray Mr. Zimmerman unfairly , '' the network says . The statement also said that it had not been contacted by Zimmerman's family or his attorney and did not know if they would be making a statement. Zimmerman is charged in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin , 17 .