GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: Now to the testy exchange between judge and defense lawyer Don West. Now, it all started when the judge asked Zimmerman directly if he wanted to testify.
JUDGE DEBRA NELSON, FLORIDA CIRCUIT COURT: Mr. Zimmerman, like I said before, you're aware that during this trial, you have the absolute right to remain silent. You do not have to say anything, do anything, prove anything. Is that correct?
GEORGE ZIMMERMAN, MURDER DEFENDANT: Yes, your honor.
NELSON: And you have the right to testify if you want to. Do you understand that?
ZIMMERMAN: Yes, your honor.
NELSON: And I've given you an opportunity to discuss with your attorneys whether or not you want to testify in this case, and you have indicated that you have had those discussions?
ZIMMERMAN: Yes, your honor.
NELSON: And have you made a decision, sir, as to whether or not you want to testify in this case?
DON WEST, GEORGE ZIMMERMAN DEFENSE ATTORNEY: Your honor, I object to that question.
NELSON: OK. Overruled. Have you made a decision as to whether or not you want to testify in the case?
WEST: I object to that question. I think that's...
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