Fla. judge denies gag order in Trayvon Martin case

Published October 29, 2012 11:52pm ET



ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge on Monday denied prosecutors’ request for a gag order in the trial of a neighborhood watch leader charged with fatally shooting 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.

Circuit Judge Debra Nelson said in an order that there was no need for a gag order at this time to ensure a fair trial for George Zimmerman.

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