Posted on 04/11/2012 7:07:12 PM PDT by NelsTandberg
The Florida State Attorney's Office has PDF files available with Angela Corey's prepared statement and the Issue Capias charging Zimmerman with one count of second degree murder.
"COUNT I: IN THE COUNTY OF SEMINOLE, STATE OF FLORIDA, on February 26, 2012, GEORGE ZIMMERMAN, did unlawfully and by an act imminently dangerous to another, and evincing a depraved mind regardless of human life, although without any premeditated design to effect the death of any particular individual, kill TRA YVON MARTIN, a human being under the age of eighteen, by shooting the said victim, and during the commission of the aforementioned Second Degree Murder, the said GEORGE ZIMMERMAN did carry, display, use, threaten to use or attempt to use a firearm and did actually possess and discharge a firearm and as a result of the discharge, death or great bodily harm was inflicted upon any person, contrary to the provisions of Sections 782.04(2), 775.087(1) and 775.087(2), Florida Statutes."
http://www.sao4th.com/press_releases.php?view=true&goto=812&name=Speech-Regarding-George-Zimmerman-by-Angela-Corey
http://www.sao4th.com/press_releases.php?view=true&goto=810&name=George-Zimmerman--Issue-Cap
(Excerpt) Read more at sao4th.com ...
That was his job or duty though as watchman. All those calls were scattered over what? Tem or eleven years?
It wasn’t THAT many. And he never chased or shot at anyone before did he? He’s trained in security as well. idk..sounds like a far fetched charge to me.
I heard a commentator on CNN claim that the jury would be able to consider lesser charges if the prosecution does not make it’s case on murder 2.
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Zimmerman ain't white. He ain't got enough white in him to get any sympathy from the KKK.
absolutely it was “pressure”. The doj was down there hanging out.
Maybe she’s counting on the jury being too scared to acquit. I hope not, but...
if the special prosecuter has such a great case why does she need in her words “the best legal team”. Getting Zimmerman charged will play out well for Martin’s parents by adding gravitas to their ensuing civil suit, which is probably why they have a lawyer sitting with them at the sharpton Press conference.
if the special prosecuter has such a great case why does she need in her words “the best legal team”. Getting Zimmerman charged will play out well for Martin’s parents by adding gravitas to their ensuing civil suit, which is probably why they have a lawyer sitting with them at the sharpton Press conference.
My Grandfather killed a man around the turn of the century in Florida. He was innocent but far more active in killing the guy who first fired 5 shots at him than Zimmerman was.
Grandpa was convicted of manslaughter with a recommendation of mercy and the judge gave him 20 years. Fortunately the Governor gave him a full pardon because an injustice had been done.
I would hope Governor Scott would do the same thing for Zimmerman if he is wrongly convicted.
My Grandfather killed a man around the turn of the century in Florida. He was innocent but far more active in killing the guy who first fired 5 shots at him than Zimmerman was.
Grandpa was convicted of manslaughter with a recommendation of mercy and the judge gave him 20 years. Fortunately the Governor gave him a full pardon because an injustice had been done.
I would hope Governor Scott would do the same thing for Zimmerman if he is wrongly convicted.
Thank you. Gives me a little hope.
who has the depraved mind, george z or the guy with the gold teeth, big tats, vile tweets, suspensions from school, female jewelry and a screwdriver, being in an off limits area, marijuana use, telling zimmerman he was going to die, etc etc
However, Zim might be better off, with a Court case behind him.
And, what are the chances that a few 17 year olds, of any color, might shoot and kill a few people between now and the trial date?
It is OUR JOB to make those homicides PUBLIC!
High School kids are often brutal.
In Chicago, a HS campus is the most dangerous place to be!
Any Attorney’s or Law people here who can confirm this possibility????????
Florida’s version of SYG has an interesting twist: It grants Zimmerman a try at getting the whole thing thrown out before it can get started. Blogs law professor Adam Winkler:
“Traditionally, one claiming self-defense would have the opportunity to raise that defense at trial before a jury. In Florida, however, the Stand Your Ground law gives defendants like Zimmerman the right to a pre-trial hearing to challenge his indictment. At this special pre-trial hearing, which will occur long before any jury trial, Zimmerman will have the opportunity to present evidence to a judge showing he acted in self-defense. If he can show that he was acting in self-defense by a “preponderance of the evidence” — legalese for “it’s more likely than not” — then the charges against him will be dropped and he’ll never face a jury. That burden of proof is not very demanding and requires a showing far less demanding than the “beyond a reasonable doubt” test used in criminal trials ordinarily.”
Notice how she preened and preached on TV?
Have they determined if or not “Stand Your Ground” applies to the Zimmerman case? I understood there was some questions about this and might not apply...
I saw one of those talking head lawyers on Greta say “You shouldn’t bring a gun to a fist fight.” So I guess he thinks you shouldn’t bring a gun to a knife fight either. Sheesh, these people should at least TRY to think before they speak. And, of course, Greta never responded to the idiotic statement.
In this case Zimmerman should not even have to use the stand your ground law.
He was being beaten by a much younger and athletic youth who had a background of minor brushes with authority and certain details which indicate serious crimes.
The case should not have even been brought and would not except for the lynch mob atmosphere in the media and Black groups including the attorney general and president.
Governor Scott is the one who appointed Corey. That was a cowardly act. And you have to remember he’s a republican. He thinks there might me a snowball’s chance in hell that’ll he get ONE black vote if he allows Zimmerman to go to prison.
I could only watch the first few seconds.
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