The jury finally heard what they can expect to hear in the second-degree murder trial of George Zimmerman. The prosecution and defense gave opening statements, outlining the evidence they will show the jurors.

The prosecution and defense both had some stand-out moments.

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Prosecution: Expletive phrase

The first words heard in the opening statements from the prosecution were attention getting.

“Good Morning. ‘[Expletive] punks. These [assholes], they always get away,’” Prosecutor John Guy quoted, referring to George Zimmerman.

Guy repeated it multiple times throughout his opening statement, which lasted about 30 minutes. He voice tone was often low and he occasionally pointed at Zimmerman seated by his defense attorneys. Guy described the words as “hate-filled” and used to “describe a perfect stranger,” Trayvon Martin.

Prosecution: The evidence mentioned

Early on, Guy told the jurors Zimmerman “profiled, followed and murdered an unarmed teenager.” He says the prosecution will show the “lies that he [Zimmerman] told the police to try to justify his actions.”

Guy mentions the gun Zimmerman carried. He points out the injuries Zimmerman displayed. He says phone records will prove what happened.

Guy says no blood or DNA was found on Martin’s hands. He told the jury there was irrefutable physical evidence. He also points out the Martin did not have bruised knuckles.

Defense: Knock-knock joke

Defense attorney Don West started his opening statement by calling the case sad and quoting a juror’s statement during questioning that there are no winners. He seemed to try to relate with the jurors by offering a knock-knock joke.

“Knock, knock. Who’s there? George Zimmerman. George Zimmerman, who? Alright, good, you’re on the jury,” West said to a slight chuckle from the courtroom.

He quickly moved on to say “George Zimmerman is not guilty of murder. He shot Trayvon Martin in self-defense after being viciously attacked and here’s the evidence that will show you how and why it happened the way it did.”

After a recess for lunch, West returned saying he was sorry if he offended anyone.

“No more bad jokes, I promise that. I’m convinced it was the delivery though,” West said.

Defense: The evidence mentioned

West spoke to the jurors for a little more than two hours, using multiple displays and played the non-emergency call Zimmerman made the night of the shooting. West says the evidence will show Martin was leaning over Zimmerman and Zimmerman did not press the gun against him. West also played the 911 call from a neighbor with screams in the background. He says everyone agrees the screams are those of someone in a life-threatening situation and they were Zimmerman’s.

“First of all a question is can science tell us who was yelling for help,” West said. He described FBI expert Dr. Nakasone’s conclusion that there was not enough sample to determine who the screams belonged to, but he went on to tell the jury that Zimmerman’s uncle recognized them on TV as his nephews.

West also mentioned the initial statement from Martin’s father, Tracy, that the screams were not his son’s.

West finished by saying Martin was armed with a concrete sidewalk and called it a “deadly weapon.”

He asked the jury to listen to all the evidence and keep an open mind. “That’s all I can ask,” he finished.

Parents in the courtroom

Outside the jury’s presence, the defense argued that George Zimmerman’s parents and wife should be allowed in the courtroom during the trial. They were required to leave, along with Martin family attorney Benjamin Crump, because they are listed as witnesses in the trial.

Martin’s parents are allowed to stay even though they are relatives of the victim.

O’Mara says Tracy Martin is accused of swearing at a member of his client’s supporters.

Judge Nelson asks the Zimmerman family friend, Tim Tucholski, to take the stand.

Tucholski testified that as he held the door open, Martin swore under his breath as he passed through out of the courtroom.

Judge Nelson ruled that the Martin’s parents can stay in the courtroom and warned that emotional outbursts would not be tolerated.