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In this undated photo made available by the Modell family, Ryan Modell, right, visits Paris with his father Sandy Modell. Sandy Modell is asking Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to reopen the investigation into his son's 2016 shooting death during an altercation at Ryan Modell's Fort Myers, Fla., condominium complex. Local prosecutors declined to charge the shooter, Steve Taylor, citing the state's &quot;stand your ground&quot; law, a decision Sandy Modell wants reversed. (Modell family via AP)

Florida governor asked to reexamine ‘stand your ground’ case

By TERRY SPENCER - Associated Press

Mark O’Mara defends firefighter charged with rape

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Zimmerman attorney to represent firefighter

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**FILE** Attorneys Don West (front left) and Mark O'Mara (right) stand with George Zimmerman as the selected jurors enter the courtroom during Zimmerman's trial in Seminole Circuit Court in Sanford, Fla., on June 20, 2013. (Associated Press/Orlando Sentinel)

George Zimmerman’s attorney, Mark O’Mara, drops him as client

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Mark O'Mara, attorney for George Zimmerman, addresses reporters outside his offices in Orlando, Fla., April 11, 2012. (Associated Press)

‘Zimmerman is right now very toxic’: O’Mara explains why family canceled presser

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Illustration by Linas Garsys for The Washington Times

MACHERA: The defender Mark O’Mara, a real-life Atticus Finch

By Peter Machera

George Zimmerman leaves Seminole Circuit Court with his family on Saturday, July 13, 2013, in Sanford, Fla., after a jury found him not guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. (AP Photo/Joe Burbank, Pool)

George Zimmerman to get his gun back; his lawyer says he’ll need it

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Defense counsel Mark O'Mara holds up a chart during closing arguments in the trial of George Zimmerman at the Seminole County Criminal Justice Center, in Sanford, Fla., Friday, July 12, 2013. Zimmerman is charged in the 2012 shooting death of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin. (AP Photo/Orlando Sentinel, Joe Burbank, Pool)

George Zimmerman’s attorney turns to Founding Fathers for closing arguments

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

** FILE ** George Zimmerman wipes his face after arriving in the courtroom for his trial at the Seminole County Criminal Justice Center, in Sanford, Fla., on July 12, 2013. (Associated Press/Orlando Sentinel)

George Zimmerman trial: Deliberations begin

By Kyle Hightower and Mike Schneider - Associated Press

George Zimmerman (right) stands next to Don West, one of his defense attorneys, during his trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla., on July 5, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. (Associated Press/Orlando Sentinel)

Judge denies request for Zimmerman acquittal

By Kyle Hightower and Mike Schneider - Associated Press

** FILE ** This file booking photo provided by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office shows George Zimmerman. Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman has a second bond hearing Friday, June 29, 2012. He was released on $150,000 bond in April, but the judge revoked the bond after prosecutors presented evidence that Zimmerman and his wife had misled the court about how much money they had. (AP Photo/Seminole County Sheriff's Office, File)

Judge weighing whether to give Zimmerman bond

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

This booking photo provided by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office shows George Zimmerman, who is charged with second-degree murder in the February shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman returned on June 3, 2012, to the John E. Polk Correctional Facility in Sanford, Fla., after his bail was revoked. (Associated Press/Seminole County Sheriff's Office)

Calls: Zimmerman told wife to buy bulletproof vest

By Mike Schneider - Associated Press

This booking photo provided by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office shows George Zimmerman, who is charged with second-degree murder in the February shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman returned on June 3, 2012, to the John E. Polk Correctional Facility in Sanford, Fla., after his bail was revoked. (Associated Press/Seminole County Sheriff's Office)

Attorney: George Zimmerman was confused, fearful

By Jennifer Kay - Associated Press

George Zimmerman (right) returns to the John E. Polk Correctional Facility in Sanford, Fla., on Sunday, June 3, 2012, after his bond was revoked. Mr. Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of Trayvon Martin. (AP Photo/Orlando Sentinel, Joshua C. Cruey, Pool)

Lawyers: Zimmerman in police custody

By Jennifer Kay and Kyle Hightower and Mike Schneider - Associated Press

** FILE ** George Zimmerman takes the witness stand on Friday, April 20, 2012, during a bond hearing in Sanford, Fla. Mr. Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of Trayvon Martin. He claims self-defense. (AP Photo/Orlando Sentinel, Gary W. Green, Pool)

Zimmerman credibility may be issue in Martin case

By Kyle Hightower and Mike Schneider - Associated Press

** FILE ** George Zimmerman takes the witness stand on Friday, April 20, 2012, during a bond hearing in Sanford, Fla. Mr. Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of Trayvon Martin. He claims self-defense. (AP Photo/Orlando Sentinel, Gary W. Green, Pool)

Zimmerman must surrender; bond revoked

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

This photo released by the State Attorney's Office in Florida shows George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer who shot Trayvon Martin. The photo and reports were among evidence released by prosecutors that also includes calls to police, video and numerous other documents. The package was received by defense lawyers earlier this week and released to the media on May 17, 2012. (Associated Press/State Attorney's Office)

Evidence mixed for Zimmerman’s self-defense claim

By Kyle Hightower and Mike Schneider - Associated Press

** FILE ** George Zimmerman, left, speaks with his attorney Mark O'Mara as he appears before Circuit Judge Kenneth R. Lester Jr. Friday, April 20, 2012, during a bond hearing in Sanford, Fla. (AP Photo/Orlando Sentinel, Gary W. Green, Pool)

Judge wants to know more about Zimmerman finances

By Mike Schneider - Associated Press

Experts say Zimmerman attorney made smart move

By Mike Schneider - Associated Press

Mark O'Mara, attorney for George Zimmerman, gets into his car after speaking with his client at the Seminole County Jail in Sanford, Fla. on Saturday, April 21, 2012. Zimmerman was a neighborhood watch volunteer who shot unarmed teenager, Trayvon Martin. O'Mara said it would take a few days before Zimmerman is released. His family needs time to secure collateral for the bail, Zimmerman needs to be fitted with an electronic monitoring device and O'Mara said he must find a secure location for him. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Zimmerman urged to keep low profile after release

By Matthew Schneider - Associated Press