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Post by Police Moderator on Apr 11, 2012 16:48:34 GMT -5
Murder charge in Trayvon Martin case
BRENDAN FARRINGTON - Associated Press (AP)
April 11, 2012 SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — After weeks of mounting tension and protests across the U.S., a special prosecutor has decided to bring charges against neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman in the killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, a law enforcement official said Wednesday. The official, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, said prosecutor Angela Corey would announce the charges at a 6 p.m. news conference. The official said he did not know the charges. Corey confirmed only that she would make an announcement at that time. The Martin family and their attorney, Ben Crump, renewed their pleas for calm as the hour approached. "We don't need anybody taking these matters into their own hands," Crump said. Read more: knox news |
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Post by Police Moderator on Apr 12, 2012 4:37:03 GMT -5
George Zimmerman jailed on second-degree murder in Trayvon Martin shooting
April 12, 2012
By Jeff Weiner and Rene Stutzman, Orlando Sentinel On a rainy night in February, George Zimmerman fired a single shot, killing 17-year-old Trayvon Martin and sparking an international outcry. Today, he will face a judge, accused of the teenager's murder. Late Wednesday night, Zimmerman — his head covered — was ushered out of a black SUV and into the Seminole County Jail, just hours after special prosecutor Angela Corey announced a second-degree murder charge against him. Zimmerman, if convicted as charged, could face a life sentence in prison. His new lawyer, Mark O'Mara, said his client would make his first appearance in Seminole County today. "I can tell you we did not come to this decision lightly," Corey announced at a news conference at her Jacksonville office. "Let me emphasize that we do not prosecute by pressure or petition. We prosecute cases based on the relevant facts of each case and on the laws of the state of Florida." Read more: orlando sentinel |
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Post by Tookie on Apr 12, 2012 21:05:29 GMT -5
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Post by grout on Apr 13, 2012 7:15:20 GMT -5
don't be surprised if this doesn't turn out like the Duke lacross players case
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Post by ssmynkint on Apr 13, 2012 7:26:11 GMT -5
Don't be surprised if people stick with their preconceived notions, ignoring any facts or just interpretation thereof.
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Post by el Gusano on Apr 13, 2012 16:21:46 GMT -5
Unsurprisingly, more people think he will be found guilty, whether or not he's guilty, than those who think he is actually guilty.
Have to appease the animals.
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Post by Tsavodiner on Apr 13, 2012 16:39:06 GMT -5
Thank Goodness no high-stakes POKER was involved!
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Post by JC on Apr 13, 2012 16:39:08 GMT -5
Pretty obvious why he was charged with 2nd degree murder.
Big charge pleases the swarm but it's gonna be damn difficult to prove malice in this case.
Sucks that he'll go bankrupt because the 'special prosecutor' wants to pander, though
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Post by Tsavodiner on Apr 13, 2012 16:45:08 GMT -5
Pretty obvious why he was charged with 2nd degree murder. Big charge pleases the swarm but it's gonna be damn difficult to prove malice in this case. Sucks that he'll go bankrupt because the 'special prosecutor' wants to pander, though I'm ecstatic somebody else noticed the GLEE in this THINGS maw while she GUSHED over her "victory" in simply charging Zimmerman. Clearly she sees this as her "big chance". |
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Post by Ringleman#5 on Apr 13, 2012 23:41:49 GMT -5
2nd degree murder? Really?
Looks like an aquittal in the making to me.
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Post by JC on Apr 14, 2012 16:45:59 GMT -5
Hmpf... Blacks blaming whites for murder. Whites blaming blacks for race baiting. White sympathizers blaming whites. And blacks blaming blacks for playing the race card. [language warning] www.youtube.com/watch?v=LONUecnsMb8&feature=player_embedded#! It would be nice to look at these types of cases without skin color being a deciding factor. Be it white on black, black on white, black on black or white on white. Trial and conviction based on evidence, and all that jazz. But... who cares as long as ratings are up |
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Post by el Gusano on Apr 15, 2012 1:08:16 GMT -5
Umm... he's latino, with a Jewish name.
But, guilty or not, he will pay. How dare he defend himself!
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Post by Half-Tard on Apr 15, 2012 1:38:17 GMT -5
You must mean what a coward he needed a gun to stop a 17 year old kid. He was a pussy still is a pussy and his pussy will be sodomized in jail.
Just think what if it was Trayvon who had the gun? He'd been in jail that night.
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Post by Tsavodiner on Apr 15, 2012 2:01:03 GMT -5
Sounds like you've never been in a fight in your life against somebody younger, stronger, and with less inhibition against hurting somebody.
For somebody with a mouth as big and loose as yours, that's surprising, but less so if one realizes you probably make up for it with your fellating abilities.
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Post by el Gusano on Apr 15, 2012 9:37:06 GMT -5
If Zimmerman had beaten the guy unbelievably, it would still be a "hate crime" and he would have to pay.
I wonder why all the many, many cases of blacks attacking whites simply for being white aren't on the front pages or leading the newscasts every day? I wonder if any of those look like Obama's sons?
It's only news when it's PC.
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Post by osrb on Apr 16, 2012 8:13:57 GMT -5
You must mean what a coward he needed a gun to stop a 17 year old kid. He was a pussy still is a pussy and his pussy will be sodomized in jail. Just think what if it was Trayvon who had the gun? He'd been in jail that night. This strait from a school yard bully. I guess you are one of the ones that think it is ok to beat someone up because they are smaller and weaker than you. |
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Post by ssmynkint on Apr 16, 2012 16:04:39 GMT -5
German, actually.
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Post by el Gusano on Apr 16, 2012 22:39:46 GMT -5
Origins of the surname "Zimmerman"Just as the surname "Asimov" is Jewish, but originated in Russia. Jews speak more than one language and are located in more than one nation.
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Post by ssmynkint on Apr 17, 2012 8:05:54 GMT -5
Primary origin: German. Many non-Jewish Germans
are named Zinmmerman.
Don't presume to lecture me on Jewish history, origins or names.
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Post by el Gusano on Apr 17, 2012 14:58:23 GMT -5
Whatever you say, Goldstein.
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Post by Half-Tard on Apr 17, 2012 15:18:58 GMT -5
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Post by JC on Apr 17, 2012 17:27:48 GMT -5
Can we PLEASE stop debating the origin of his name and get back to the important stuff.... his color!
Sheesh
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Post by el Gusano on Apr 18, 2012 0:00:08 GMT -5
His color is dark, but not dark enough.
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Post by Half-Tard on Apr 18, 2012 14:04:14 GMT -5
In fact it's in the Courts hands now. Fortunately we try cases in the judicial court and not the court of public opinion. We can't ever make laws and enforce laws based on emotion.
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Post by JC on Apr 20, 2012 14:11:40 GMT -5
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Post by ssmynkint on Apr 20, 2012 19:26:53 GMT -5
Gey kacke oyf dem yam.
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