Sunday August 24th, 2025 5:09AM

Zimmerman says he was not pursuing Trayvon Martin

By The Associated Press
SANFORD, Fla. - George Zimmerman says he would tell Trayvon Martin's parents: "I'm sorry," and says he's open to talking with them.<br /> <br /> Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder in the teenager's death.<br /> <br /> He made the statement Wednesday in an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity.<br /> <br /> When asked to explain what he meant when he told a police dispatcher he was following Martin, the neighborhood watch volunteer said he was trying to keep an eye on Martin to tell police.<br /> <br /> Zimmerman says after he got out of his car, Martin was next to him. Zimmerman says he looked down, then looked up and Martin punched him and broke his nose.<br /> <br /> He says as the two were struggling, Martin said "you're going to die tonight." He says Martin also reached for the gun that Zimmerman always carries.<br />
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