Excerpts from Zimmerman's apology, testimony

The Sun News / The Associated Press ^ | April 20, 2012

[2ndDivisionVet]

What a lame district attorney!! Did he get his degree above a barber shop? LOL

[Meet the New Boss]

He did NOT apologize.

He said “I am sorry for your loss.”

Not the same thing. An apology would imply he did something wrong, which is why the media is running hard with the spin that Zimmerman “apologized to the parents” instead of merely making an expression of sorrow and empathy.

[digger48]

CNN is having the vapors over this.

I caught it at a restaurant on closed caption, and they are just beside themselves at this “self serving” statement.

Also, on a local radio show this AM, a black caller who claimed to have investigated thousands of homicides stood firm in claiming that Zs injuries were caused a skin disease on his head and the scab just got picked off.

No amount of truth will ever stop the hate that has been falsely ginned up by the race hustlers Jesse, Al, and Barry.

[Hulka]

EXACTLY!

[Little Ray]

There is a Freeper who implied Zimmerman, the evil racist vigilante, made the wounds himself with a razor, like a pro wrestlers do. Go figure.

[BufordP]

Zimmerman is proving to be a little stupid on his own. He’s going to make his situation a lot worse than it needs to be.

http://www.suntimes.com/news/nation/11825300-418/zimmermans-lawyers-withdraw-martin-case-prosecutor-to-make-announcement.html

[mylife]

De la Rionda: And tell me, after you committed this crime...

No bias there! Zimmerman should have shot that down.

[TigerClaws]

He said “sorry for their loss.”

Prosecutor looked like an ass.

Lead investigator had no evidence who started the fight. GAME OVER.

[hoosiermama]

Investigators did not have Zimmerman’s medical record either. Looks like they only investigated what they wanted to hear.

[2ndDivisionVet]

As I recall, he never actually hired those two lawyers, they just stepped up while he was in hiding from the Black Panthers and the rest of the lynch mob.

[mylife]

I agree, but I would not have allowed that prosecutor to frame what happened as a crime.

[Theoria]

Its game over unless the DA has unreleased forensic evidence that counters any of Mr. Zimmerman's statements or account.

[IrishPennant]

There will be riots...there is no conviction here. So bring it...it is what it is.

Go ahead Jackson, Neo Black Pussies and Sharpton....stir the pot so that blacks riot in black neighborhoods when they let this guy go.

[mylife]

You cant say NEO Black Pussy!

That’s racist!

[KarenMarie]

De la Rionda: And tell me, after you committed this crime and you spoke to the police, ...

Why didn't his attorney object to this?

[mylife]

You meant New Black Pussies

[mylife]

Exactly!

[Pollster1]

There will be riots...there is no conviction here. So bring it...it is what it is.

I hope none of the rioters are carrying skittles and iced tea. Anyone with those in his hoodie pockets who attempts to murder an armed citizen is likely to start this cycle all over.

[IrishPennant]

Sorry...where are my manners....

[BufordP]

The article merely demonstrates he’s been dealing directly with law enforcement rather than getting good representation. Whether this changes remains to be seen. I’m doubtful.

[IrishPennant]

Ask Z....he may not feel like it now but still better to be tried by 12 than carried by 6...

[nerdwithagun]

An sympathy ‘apology’ which he had to make as a form of civil niceties. I kinda feel sorry for the parents, but they colluded with that black power lawyer and are absolutely unwilling to believe their little “boy” could have done something that warranted being shot.

[hoosiermama]

AKA TanKlan
1. Hoods (check)
2. Hate (check)
3. Hate Republicans (check)

[IrishPennant]

AKA TanKlan

hehehehe...priceless

[kanawa]

That’s old news and doesn’t prove your conclusion.

[BufordP]

He’s already apologized when he should have kept his mouth shut. The judge rewarded his contriteness by jumping down his throat.

[luvbach1]

No amount of truth will ever stop the hate that has been falsely ginned up by the race hustlers Jesse, Al, and Barry.

I thought Barry Fitsgerald had passed on.

[Navy Patriot]

De la Rionda: And tell me, after you committed this crime and you spoke to the police, did you ever make that statement to the police sir, that you were sorry for what you'd done or their loss?

A perfect example of why an accused should never attempt to make any type of statement until properly trained and prepared by a first class criminal defense attorney, Zimmerman should have answered forcefully: I committed NO crime, sir! Intoning "sir" as one would address a child molester.

The scumbag De la Rionda goes on to lay a Scooter Libby perjury trap in that Zimmerman will never be able to exactly accurately remember his exact words in the many times he will be under oath, and incorrect recall one time giving contradicting testimony will convict him of perjury with a stupid jury.

[luvbach1]

...absolutely unwilling to believe their little “boy” could have done something that warranted being shot.

IMO, they do believe it. That's why mother came out with the "it was an accident" comment, quickly retracted upon advice of counsel.

[BufordP]

Scratch “judge”. Should have said “prosecutor”. I heard “judge” earlier today walking the hall at work. Just heard Harris Faulkner say “prosecutor”.

[rabidralph]

Skin disease, eh?

[evad]

"De la Rionda: And tell me, after you committed this crime... No bias there! Zimmerman should have shot that down. "

That wa so blatant.

Couldn't his attorney object?

Why did he testify to begin with? STOOPID!

[mylife]

I agree!

[mylife]

Yeah.
Its called “cement induced lacerations”

[gitmo]

I was just watching this exchange on Fox News. They somehow doctored the video and made Zimmerman look Hispanic.

I wonder if the other networks have an undoctored video.

[BufordP]

Well, I also saw on the news today they’re beginning to discuss Romney and his stance on immigration. So now they have to transition to the persecution of the Latinos.

[Elsiejay]

But Zimmerman is not “Latino.” His mother is Peruvian.

[kanawa]

If the defense starts worrying about the prosecutor’s reaction
it might as well give up and plead guilty.

The prosecutor doesn’t determine guilt.

And as per ‘Meet the New Boss’ post above, he did not “apologize”.

[BufordP]

Yeah, but you know better. MSM viewers do not.

[BufordP]

You say tomato...

[Hot Tabasco]

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..........

[Hot Tabasco]

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.......

[FamiliarFace]

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

[hinckley buzzard]

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.

[BufordP]

...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.

[mylife]

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

[BufordP]

I hope that helps him in the long run.

[mylife]

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

[Hot Tabasco]

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?

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