George Zimmerman New Mugshot Released (PHOTO)

Authorities on Wednesday announced that George Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of Trayvon Martin.

After turning himself in, Zimmerman arrived at the county jail in Sanford, Florida late Wednesday. He will appear in court on Thursday, according to the AP, where he is expected to plead not guilty.

Zimmerman has said that he shot Martin out of self defense, a claim that has ignited a national debate over Florida's Stand Your Ground law and simliar laws that exist in other states.

See his mugshot below:

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Comments

[Randy Gluvna]

04:21 PM on 06/03/2012

see Trayvon was unable to stand his ground because His ground was tainted by rap music.

[dbrett480]

01:28 PM on 05/08/2012

He's lost some weight.

[FairSquare]

07:46 AM on 12/04/2012

This picture of his bloodied mouth is staged and was taken many days after his shooting. His facial features have changed. Yes, he lost weight due to worrying about what a terrible thing he did.

[FairSquare]

07:52 AM on 12/04/2012

definitely

[mother10]

04:00 PM on 04/15/2012

all in the CRAZY OFF eyes ! This man is NUTS !

[Kris27G]

12:50 AM on 04/15/2012

Someone else mentioned this before on another thread, but rewatching his brother's interview with Piers I have to agree. His brother is showing some tell tale cues that he's lying.
-Far too much blinking.
-looking down(as if thinking/or trying to remember what he's supposed to say. Its like watching a theater 1 student who isn't off script)
-fiddling with his coat and tie
-The subtle nods of his head as if to remind himself, "yeah I did say that."
-When pressed by Piers to explain how his brother was walking just fine: stuttering(when he hadn't done it before this point), his indirect answer and then moving on to something he wasn't asked about(providing too much or none needed information), more blinking, looking down again, the smile when he's been straight faced up until that point. The change in his tone and inflection.

2nd video clip - about GZ's arrest
-while Piers is talking, the slight squint and looking upward
-again the slight smirk/smile
-the more animated body movements

3rd video clip - family devastated
- says 'uh/um' several times
- stuttering at points
-The lip pucker as if he wanted to say something else originally
-Again the smirk/smile

Now some of these cues MIGHT be from stress, but from a certain standpoint he does show signs that he's not being completely honest with his answers/rebuttals.

just food for thought.

[Quincy Moore]

05:43 PM on 04/13/2012

As an African-American and someone that wants justice in tis whole matter, I can honestly say that my heart goes out to Zimmerman and his family. I really don't he meant to do any harm but just like an intoxicated driver made a series of bad choices that eventually led to the death of a young man that was expecting nothing more but a walk home from the store. This story is sad all the way around.

[mother10]

04:04 PM on 04/15/2012

whatever Quincy Jones....ha

[Earfling]

12:57 PM on 04/18/2012

Very well stated and very possibly the truth.

[Quincy Moore]

02:04 PM on 04/18/2012

Thank you. Finally a civil reply.

[mikehart]

11:59 AM on 04/13/2012

and no damage to his nose

[mother10]

04:05 PM on 04/15/2012

perfectly straight

[greeneyesbella]

08:41 PM on 04/17/2012

Rember its been 42 days since the incident but that being said If you enlarge the photo you sure can see the some red and yellow bruising on his left eye you will also see at the bridge More on his left side of his nose a lump

[Maxfactor335]

03:53 PM on 04/13/2012

I thought I was the only one to notice. Seems like Zimmerman may not be working with a full deck

[mother10]

04:05 PM on 04/15/2012

not even a half deck

[Meghan LaMason]

11:04 AM on 04/13/2012

WOW, he really lost a lot of weight. I wonder what his diet regimen is!

[camanokat]

04:10 PM on 04/14/2012

Flagged

[mother10]

04:05 PM on 04/15/2012

guilt

[Thetruthasiseeit]

09:39 AM on 04/13/2012

Where is George when you need him?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2129161/Topless-hero-fends-gun-toting-hoodie-prevent-robbery-70-year-old-friends-moped.html

[Astarte38]

09:18 AM on 04/13/2012

Could his eyes be any closer together? He's ugly, looks like a opossum.

[StephenJK]

04:03 PM on 04/13/2012

Thanks for your opinion on George's looks. Now we can all rest easy.

[Astarte38]

04:54 PM on 04/13/2012

I don't care how you rest. Who are you anyway, his boyfriend?

[sloop uk]

08:46 AM on 04/13/2012

''George Zimmerman New Mug Shot Released.''
What a head-line.
So here's the thing- while HP and the vast majority of others insist on using an old picture of Martin, how long will they keep the 'old' Zimmerman photograph at the front of everything?
Clue: choose which mug-shot shows Zimmerman at his worst.

[Karen1]

05:37 PM on 04/13/2012

daily caller has recent pictures of martin.

[sloop uk]

09:07 AM on 04/14/2012

Yes, there are recent pictures available.
But HP and others with their own agendas, will continue to use an out of date one.

[besatisfied5]

08:40 AM on 04/13/2012

Free George Zimmerman!

[mother10]

04:20 PM on 04/15/2012

only after he shoots and kills all of YOUR loved ones ! AZ

[narfertiti]

07:50 AM on 04/13/2012

He looks like they cleaned him up real nice..probably gave him tips about how to pose for a mug shot and look like butter couldn't melt in his mouth.

[Kris27G]

12:22 AM on 04/15/2012

Oh this is nothing. If it gets to the trial stage, his defense lawyer will probably use a very well known tactic - nice suit and glasses(whether he needs them or not). Glasses supposedly can change the perception of the defendant by the jury when it comes to being charged with a violent crime. its supposed to make the person look, less menacing.

[Marcus D Joubert]

07:27 AM on 04/13/2012

His nose healed well. (insert sarcasm)

[StephenJK]

04:04 PM on 04/13/2012

You ever have your nose broken? I have and looking at me, you'd never guess. You know, it's been 45 days since the injuries were sustained. How long does it take you to heal from those injuries? 6 months? If so, you might want to see a doctor about underlying problems with your immune system.

[bluw7]

03:20 AM on 04/13/2012

Not a scratch no evidence of a broken nose..."nothing"

[nancy kriescher]

04:49 AM on 04/13/2012

Yes, as the probable cause indicates in Court, No Self Defense. Victim was purued, by Defendant, up to the point of catching Trayvon, then shooting him, after Trayvon saw the gun, is my guess. Poor kid didn't know who, what. or why this enraged man was chasing him, by the time Z. catches up to him, he is very angry.. because Z. knew the police were soon to arrive." . I feel he was angry with neighbors too, as many complaints came in from white & all ethnic backgrounds, of his fear tactics.. He was also cuffed in court, for good reason. He is volitile. It's in the eyes." His Atty. knows the evidence, so does George. No Bond. No Trial. He will settle at the last possible moment when all motions are done. & Judge sets date.:)

[Karen1]

05:42 PM on 04/13/2012

If Zimm. intended to shoot anyone or start an altercation he would not have called the police beforehand. It's was only dangerous for Zimm to follow Martin so that he could tell the police where he was if you believe that Martin was the kind of person who would strike Zimm first.

Zimm has injuries that were documented by police and EMTs. Martin has no bruises or anything that signal that Zimm him. It looks like Zimm was getting beaten up, and then fired to defend himself.

That's not second degree.

[Brian Tull]

04:26 PM on 04/13/2012

BTW who said he had a broken nose? a doctor? or a newsperson? Wake up and smell the facts!

[mlmoviefan75]

05:57 PM on 04/13/2012

His former lawyer said that.

[Chris Dover1]

09:24 PM on 04/12/2012

George Zimmerman looks too fresh, too clean in his recent mug shot. 45 days ago, he was beaten up, had his head banged into concrete several times, and received a broken nose. But in his recent mug shot, he looks like he has been hiding out at one of those expensive spas that guaranteed to make you look younger, fresher and revitalized. It worked. I have a caucasion friend who just got released from jail. He was locked up for 30 days for fighting in a bar. His jaw and face is still bruised up from the altercation. He didn't get beat up as bad as George Zimmerman claimed to gotten beat up. However, my friend look twice as bad as George Zimmerman. In fact my friend was taken to an ER before he went to jail. Someone please find out where George got his miracle treatment to enable him (George) to look so good. I would like to take my friend there as well.

[StephenJK]

01:59 AM on 04/13/2012

You should be a fiction writer! :)

[nancy kriescher]

04:41 AM on 04/13/2012

Yes, it won't work. The cuffs were on him in Court, for good reason,when they picked him up, he had old low hanging jeans on, flannel shirt, a few days beard.. he was expecting it to happen on Friday. He thought he pulled one over on the Prosecutor by calling her, per daddy's instructions. All the evidence, much physical, comes from the victim, speaks volumes, & poweful statements by the witnesses who saw Z. on top of Trayvon's back after he shot him at heart level. She, Angela, knows she has a strong case, as does Z's Lawyer. No Bond. No Trial. It will be all they can do to arrange a secure imprisonment for him. :)

[sloop uk]

08:52 AM on 04/13/2012

Try posting a different fantasy. But I'm sure this one keeps you warm at night.

He wasn't 'picked up,' he went voluntary. Who needs 'facts' when you have fantasy.
'Witnesses' (plural) saw Zimmerman on top of Martin. Of course 'they' did. Then you woke up.