Judge Rules Defense Can Use Trayvon Martin Tweets

theodp writes "The NY Times reports a judge in the second-degree murder case against George Zimmerman has ruled that Trayvon Martin's school and social media records should be provided to the defense. Judge Debra S. Nelson said Martin's Twitter, Facebook and school records were relevant in the self-defense case. In those instances, showing whether a victim 'had an alleged propensity to violence' or aggression is germane, the judge said. The defense also got permission for access to the social media postings of a Miami girl who said she was on the phone with Martin just before the shooting. Time to update the Miranda warning to include: 'Anything you Tweet or post can and will be held against you in a court of law'?'"

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*walks on by*

[Anonymous Coward]

Nope, I'm staying outta this one. Just keep walking, everyone.

Re:*walks on by*

[theedgeofoblivious]

This is why we need an assault Skittles ban.

Re:Public vs Private and Expectations

[DNS-and-BIND]

None of this matters. The only thing that matters is that Zimmerman the white (son of a Peruvian mestizo) is found guilty of murder. Any other outcome will lead to riots.