Zimmerman did NOT use racial slur against Trayvon Martin prosecutors say, as Judge admits she may have conflict of interest in case

Despite what some people think they heard, prosecutors say George Zimmerman did not utter a racial slur in his call to 911 on the night he shot Trayvon Martin.

The disputed words on the recording turned out to be 'these f------ punks,' prosecutors said in an affidavit filed Thursday in support of the murder charges brought against the neighbourhood watch volunteer.

In yet another passage in the affidavit that caught the attention of those watching the racially charged case, prosecutors said Zimmerman 'profiled' Martin just before the shooting.

The document did not elaborate, and a spokeswoman for special prosecutor Angela Corey on Friday refused to explain it.

But legal experts warned that 'profiling' does not necessarily mean 'racial profiling.' 'Profiling' is a common law enforcement practice of using a set of facts and circumstances to determine whether someone may be committing a crime.

Police typically look at a person's behaviour and appearance, as well as other factors. Read More