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Excerpts from Zimmerman's apology, testimony
The Sun News / The Associated Press ^ | April 20, 2012

Posted on 04/20/2012 3:18:15 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

In an unusual move, George Zimmerman took the witness stand Friday to apologize to the parents of Trayvon Martin for fatally shooting their 17-year-old son. Assistant prosecutor Bernardo de la Rionda took the opportunity to grill the neighborhood watch volunteer about some of the statements he made to police.

Here's a partial transcript of Zimmerman's testimony:

Zimmerman: I wanted to say I am very sorry for the loss of your son. I did not know how old he was. I thought he was a little bit younger than I am, and I did not know if he was armed or not.....

(Excerpt) Read more at myrtlebeachonline.com ...


TOPICS: Government; Local News; Politics
KEYWORDS: florida; georgezimmerman; trayvonmartin; zimmerman; zimmermanhearing
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To: BufordP
Zimmerman is proving to be a little stupid on his own.

Actually he's not and it won't. Your article was written on 4/10, it's old news and everyone is beyond that now..........

41 posted on 04/20/2012 4:49:11 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (Would I like to be young again? No, I worked too hard to get here, I don't want to do it again)
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To: mylife
would not have allowed that prosecutor to frame what happened as a crime.

That's obviously why you're not a defense attorney since you would not have a choice, that is what prosecutors do. And that's why you also have a court of law to dispute whatever the prosecutor offers.......

42 posted on 04/20/2012 4:55:44 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (Would I like to be young again? No, I worked too hard to get here, I don't want to do it again)
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To: hoosiermama

Just like in the Duke case. Only investigate that which suits your end result.


43 posted on 04/20/2012 4:56:21 PM PDT by FamiliarFace
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To: BufordP
Zimmerman's ad lib statements have been ill-advised but represent the behavior of someone comfortable with the police, who does not see them as adversaries, and who trusts the system.

In other words, devoid of mens rea.

44 posted on 04/20/2012 5:02:38 PM PDT by hinckley buzzard
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To: Hot Tabasco
...old news...

Let me guess ... 'cause I just got back from an 8 day vacation ... is Zimmerman our new FReeper hero and thou shalt not criticize?

Don't get me wrong. I don't much care how this pans out. But he opened himself up for a beatdown today - not two weeks ago. Just making an observation.

Patterns of behavior.

45 posted on 04/20/2012 5:02:45 PM PDT by BufordP ("Drink me if you can't take a joke." --Kool-Aid)
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To: Hot Tabasco

Excuse me?
Zimmerman did not have to go along with the notion and let the prosecutor steamroll him.


46 posted on 04/20/2012 5:05:37 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: hinckley buzzard

I hope that helps him in the long run.


47 posted on 04/20/2012 5:08:11 PM PDT by BufordP ("Drink me if you can't take a joke." --Kool-Aid)
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To: hinckley buzzard

He is coming across as trusting (perhaps to a fault IMHO).
He certainly isn’t coming off as a predator.


48 posted on 04/20/2012 5:10:38 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: BufordP
is Zimmerman our new FReeper hero and thou shalt not criticize?

Absolutely not! But if you're attempting to make a critical observation on Mr. Zimmerman's current behavior then do yourself a favor, use current news...........

That'll cut down on challenges to you and prevent yourself from having to defend your statements. Easy, isn't it?

49 posted on 04/20/2012 5:16:18 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (Would I like to be young again? No, I worked too hard to get here, I don't want to do it again)
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Don't let FR fade away! Donate.
For every New Monthly Donor, another FReeper is donating $10.00!!
Please take this generous offer into consideration!

50 posted on 04/20/2012 5:22:47 PM PDT by RedMDer (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=93)
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To: BufordP; Hot Tabasco; 3D-JOY; 50mm; AGreatPer; Bockscar; calcowgirl; cindy-true-supporter; ...
That'll cut down on challenges to you and prevent yourself from having to defend your statements. Easy, isn't it?

And another thing! NEENER! NEENER! NEENER!


50½ posted on 04/20/2012 8:20:52 PM EDT by Luke Condiment (Harpies rule!)

To: 3D-Joy; 50mm; AGreatPer; Bockscar; calcowgirl; cindyTrueSupporter; concretebob; Disco Dave; ...
SHEESH! And a ping!

If you want off my ping list get over it!


51 posted on 04/20/2012 5:25:19 PM PDT by BufordP ("Drink me if you can't take a joke." --Kool-Aid)
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To: BufordP

Buford, that was before the prosecutor filed her 2nd degree charges. While these two attorneys were holding their press conference, Zimmerman (or his family) was retaining one of FL’s top criminal defense attorneys, O’Mara. This is an outdated article.


52 posted on 04/20/2012 5:28:54 PM PDT by EDINVA
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To: RedMDer

50 and a half post???? What?


53 posted on 04/20/2012 5:30:17 PM PDT by hoosiermama
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Zimmerman shouldn't be appoligizing to anyone. He needs to keep his mouth shut and let the lawyer do the talking. I loved the Martin family response after bail was set. They don't believe in habeas corpus it seems
54 posted on 04/20/2012 5:31:06 PM PDT by Figment
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To: EDINVA

Okay, I see your point. Just read this:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mari-fagel/george-zimmerman-bond-hearing_b_1441261.html

Better than the sound bites I’ve been getting on TV.


55 posted on 04/20/2012 5:39:21 PM PDT by BufordP ("Drink me if you can't take a joke." --Kool-Aid)
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To: hoosiermama

fr mail :)


56 posted on 04/20/2012 5:52:16 PM PDT by RedMDer (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=93)
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To: BufordP

Neener - Neener to you too! LOL

I think that picture of the bloody head was the most influential thing held back by someone who just wanted the entire situation to explode...they succeeded!

Could it be that some people just wanted a chance to visit Florida during the beautiful weather? LOL

That girl looks so much like a friend of mine it is scary.


57 posted on 04/20/2012 5:52:35 PM PDT by 3D-JOY
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To: RedMDer

Look at the next post (after fifty It should be 51 but it is 50 1/2). Actually addessed comment to that post but your name appeared in the TO slot.....Hmmmm?


58 posted on 04/20/2012 6:00:34 PM PDT by hoosiermama
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To: hoosiermama

That is unusual. I’ll have to ask someone about that. :)


59 posted on 04/20/2012 6:03:46 PM PDT by RedMDer (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=93)
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To: rabidralph
  On ABC News, there was a caption underneath the bloody photo that called it an 'alleged' photo.

  If it had been posted on the White House website and it could be taken apart in layers in Adobe Illustrator, then it would have been a 'genuine' photograph of the back of George Zimmerman's head. Unfortunately, it's an actual photograph.
60 posted on 04/20/2012 6:12:07 PM PDT by Maurice Tift (You can't stop the signal, Mal. You can never stop the signal.)
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