Zimmerman Attorney Asks For New Judge in Trayvon Martin Shooting Trial

The judge in the Trayvon Martin shooting case disclosed she had a potential conflict-of-interest in the trial, opening the door for defendant George Zimmerman’s attorneys to seek her removal from the case, a request now officially filed.

FOX News Radio’s Lisa Brady has details:

The neighborhood watch volunteer who shot teenager Trayvon Martin wants a new judge to avoid any potential conflict-of-interest.

The current judge’s husband works with an attorney who serves as a legal analyst on TV, turned down George Zimmerman’s case and referred him to the attorney he’s using, Mark O’Mara.

(O’Mara) “Right away, as we get into a case, all of a sudden there’s the first problem.”

O’Mara says Circuit Judge Jessica Recksiedler revealed the potential conflict of interest herself.

(O’Mara) “I think this is a minor glitch, it’s not going to be that big a deal. ?We’re gonna get a new judge that can handle the case, whoever that is that they decide upon.”

Meantime, Florida Governor Rick Scott says he thinks only the facts – not public pressure – motivated the Special Prosecutor. ?Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder, but claims self-defense.

Lisa Brady, FOX News Radio.