Florida Civil Rights Association is calling on the special prosecutor in the George Zimmerman case to rehire an employee who testified that prosecutors withheld evidence from George Zimmerman's defense team.

CNN reported Saturday that Ben Kruidbos had been on paid administrative leave since May 28 from his job as director of information technology for the State Attorney's Office.

He testified before the trial began that Trayvon Martin's cell phone contained images of Martin blowing smoke, marijuana, and deleted text messages regarding a transaction for a firearm.

He received the termination letter, dated July 11, on Friday, the same day jurors in the Zimmerman trial began deliberating.

The letter states:

"It has come to our attention that you violated numerous State Attorney's Office (SAO) policies and procedures and have engaged in deliberate misconduct that is especially egregious in light of your position."

Through his attorney, Wesley White, Kruidbos informed Zimmerman's defense team that the information existed.

In court, Kruidbos testified he was concerned that he potentially could be held liable if information wasn't shared. He said, "all the information is important in the process to ensure its a fair trial."

The defense believes Kruidbos' testimony is relevant because it supports their claim that the state violated rules of discovery.

The FCRA issued a release condemning the decision to fire Kruidbos, saying the public will lose confidence and trust in its state attorneys.

"The firing of Ben Kruidbos by State Attorney Corey is a disturbing trend towards persecuting those who dare to speak out to protect our system of government for fairness and justice, said Shayan Elahi, Civil Rights Attorney for the Florida Civil Rights Association. Far too many cases have been revisited and overturned because the justice system has suppressed evidence or has purposely cast victims or defendants in a false light, added Elahi.

"George Zimmerman has a right to a fair trial period! Regardless of the media’s interpretation or public opinion, Trayvon Martin’s family has a right to know the truth whether it is in the favor of his rights or not, explained David.

"The information provided by Ben Kruidbos presents a dark cloud over the State Attorney’s office and raises further questions on improper conduct this office and how many other cases tried by the State Attorney should be revisited.

Information from InSession's Nancy Leung, for CNN, was used in thie report.