Trayvon Martin's family has "every confidence" George Zimmerman will be convicted, family attorney says

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

(CBS) SANFORD, Fla. --The family of slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin has "every confidence" that a jury will convict George Zimmerman, the former neighborhood watch captain accused in his shooting death, a family attorney said.

Martin's family, including his mother Sybrina Fulton and father Tracy Martin, have attended jury selection proceedings in the Seminole County criminal courthouse since they launched more than a week ago. Attorneys in the case have been whittling down a pool of potential jurors, questioning them on their exposure to news reports in the high-profile case.

Tuesday, prosecutors and defense attorneys reached an important milestone -- identifying 40 potential jurors eligible to move on to a second round of questioning. The attorneys will be able to ask the candidates more in-depth questions when court resumes at 9 a.m. Wednesday.

The family has been "encouraged" by the jury selection process, said Daryl Parks, a Martin family attorney, adding that they feel the panel of six jurors and four alternates ultimately seated will be able to be impartial.

"I think the family feels very optimistic they can still get full justice for Trayvon," Parks said. "...Probably the most importantly, they've been able to hear there are a great number of people who can be impartial and fair and deliver justice."

The family believes the "full body of evidence in this case should lead to a conviction of George Zimmerman," Parks said.

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[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

This is going to be a very interesting trial at the very least. I pray for a peaceful outcome, but I know better.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Marvin, you should join us in OT.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Marvin, you should join us in OT.

I'll drop by and see what's going on

[Darnell 8,478]

Family encouragement is a great thing !

[MariaBonita 11]

This is going to be a very interesting trial at the very least. I pray for a peaceful outcome, but I know better.

I don't believe there will be a peaceful outcome if Zimm is found innocent. I truly hope I am wrong, but, I doubt it.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

This is going to be a very interesting trial at the very least. I pray for a peaceful outcome, but I know better.

Please explain. You think if GZ is convicted there will be riots? What exactly do you mean?

Marvin, you should join us in OT.

Run and hide Marvin.

Family encouragement is a great thing !

Has anyone spoken to the family since the "audio experts" have been ruled out as phonies?

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Please explain. You think if GZ is convicted there will be riots? What exactly do you mean?

Run and hide Marvin.

Has anyone spoken to the family since the "audio experts" have been ruled out as phonies?

I think that if GZ is convicted people like you will be upset. The folks that swear TM was attacking GZ for no reason.

I didn't run and hide, Penny invited me to OT to engage in the conversation

We know you want an acquittal, all I want is justice.

[Darnell 8,478]

Has anyone spoken to the family since the "audio experts" have been ruled out as phonies?

Why is that even relevant? TM's life was governed by his exposure to the moral decay in his family unit.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

I think that if GZ is convicted people like you will be upset. The folks that swear TM was attacking GZ for no reason.

I didn't run and hide, Penny invited me to OT to engage in the conversation

We know you want an acquittal, all I want is justice.

Honestly... I want to hear all the facts. If he confronted TM aggressively then I hope some charge sticks. I do not think in any shape form or function 2nd Degree murder is warranted.

The only thing that would sway me on that is if the majority of evidence showed GZ started the physical contact.