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Bail set at $150G for George Zimmerman while he awaits trial in Trayvon Martin shooting death
FoxNews.com ^ | 4/20/2012 | unknown

Posted on 04/20/2012 9:14:17 AM PDT by servo1969

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BTW, has anyone noticed that besides this Crump guy, there’s 2 or 3 other lawyers that go on the cable channels and speak as the Martin family attorney.

How many attorneys does the Martin family actually have?


41 posted on 04/20/2012 11:33:56 AM PDT by PizzaTheHut
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To: ArmstedFragg

But what if he dies or is severely injured because he didn’t have a gun to defend himself with? Is the judge held liable for his death?


42 posted on 04/20/2012 12:10:08 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine!)
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To: servo1969

They’re busily trying to turn Zimmerman’s statement into an apology, then claim that the apology is evidence of guilt. If you read the comment in context, he expressed sympathy for their loss, but didn’t provide an apology for the simple reason that he has nothing to apologize for.

It’s just amazing how far the MSM is willing to diverge from reality in pursuit of their agenda.


43 posted on 04/20/2012 12:37:25 PM PDT by ArmstedFragg (hoaxy dopey changey)
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To: Cboldt

Thanks Cboldt. I missed the hearing, and have only read comments here at FR.


44 posted on 04/20/2012 12:42:54 PM PDT by trappedincanuckistan (livefreeordietryin)
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To: Jack Hydrazine

That argument cuts both ways, and you’ll have to admit that (while it may not apply here), the risk of futher violent acts on the part of someone charged with committing one is higher than the risk of someone charged with committing a violent felony being assaulted by a stranger.

And... no... the court has no liability in the event of an assault on Zimmerman.


45 posted on 04/20/2012 12:44:41 PM PDT by ArmstedFragg (hoaxy dopey changey)
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To: ArmstedFragg

But he hasn’t been convicted of a crime, just charged. When Zimmerman is exonerated how will he go about having his right to bear arms restored for a crime he never committed?


46 posted on 04/20/2012 1:40:23 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine!)
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To: Candor7

permanently.

47 posted on 04/20/2012 4:16:22 PM PDT by Fred Nerks (fair dinkum!)
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To: Jack Hydrazine

The bail conditions apply only during the time he’s out on bail.


48 posted on 04/20/2012 7:08:46 PM PDT by ArmstedFragg (hoaxy dopey changey)
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To: Cboldt

Thank you for the transcript links.

I missed it live. From comments it sounds as if O’Mara was very good.


49 posted on 04/20/2012 7:40:53 PM PDT by Irish Eyes
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There is a third section of transcript ...

Zimmerman Bail Hearing - Transcript Section 3

O'Mara did a very good job. The prosecution has no evidence that Zimmerman started the fight, no evidence that he did not abide by dispatch suggestion to not follow. No evidence for some of the critical assertions in the affidavit.

50 posted on 04/21/2012 4:39:52 AM PDT by Cboldt
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O'Mara did a good job, and the prosecution, honestly, sounded a bit bumbling at times. (That actually may not personally reflect on the attorneys so much as on the fact that they've been charged by their boss with prosecuting a very weak case.)

I found it very interesting that in making the ruling, the judge commented on the prior arrest of Zimmerman suggesting that run-ins with alcohol agents in the "UCF corridor" are "run of the mill" and that the particular case involving Zimmerman was a mild one. This was specifically in response to the prosecution's request that he consider Zimmerman's "history of violence."

Both sides seemed to tip their hands a bit. The prosecution pretty clearly suggested that they are going to focus on what they believe to be contradictions between different statements that Zimmerman gave.*

The defense, I thought, hinted that they will focus on how the timeline does not support the pursuit and confrontation theory that the prosecution has put forth (along with, of course, witness statements.)

51 posted on 04/21/2012 6:07:25 AM PDT by PhatHead
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To: servo1969

Zimmerman is a victim again.


52 posted on 04/21/2012 6:08:19 AM PDT by bmwcyle (I am ready to serve Jesus on Earth because the GOP failed again)
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To: exit82
Didn't this idiot attorney read the paramedics and the police reports? It clearly says there Zimmerman was stitched up at the scene before removal in the police car.

Related to the injuries, I also found it very interesting that under questioning by O'Mara, Gilbreath said he was not aware Zimmerman's nose had been broken and had not seen, or requested the medical reports of this. O'Mara said he would give them the records. I assume to be filed under "thorough, unbiased investigation."

53 posted on 04/21/2012 6:17:42 AM PDT by PhatHead
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To: fatnotlazy; mickie
"....I'd contribute to his bail."

So would I. However, from what I understand, he's getting lots of contributions to his Defense Fund. I doubt if his folks will have to re-mortgage their home.

Some bitter lib pundit stated on TV last night that some gun-rights group in Texas (?) contributed $10 grand to the fund.

Oh, those naughty gun-clingers.....

Leni

54 posted on 04/21/2012 6:49:17 AM PDT by MinuteGal
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To: MinuteGal

It’s not that I think Mr. Zimnerman is necessarily innocent. I actually don’t know and neither do all the pundits and race baiters in the media. In ordinary times a trial would decide guilt it innocence after presentation of the facts and evidence. But these aren’t ordinary times. The reach of a corrupt Justice Department is extensive, and I have doubts Mr. Zimnerman will get a fair trial.


55 posted on 04/21/2012 7:10:49 AM PDT by fatnotlazy
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To: Cboldt
None of those transcripts from CNN are complete. When they went away to breaks, they didn't pick up where they left off. For example, the CNN transcript misses entirely the testimony about the woman on the perimeter who saw 2 people running that night. No more info was given. It may or may not have been George and Trayvon. Who knows?
56 posted on 04/21/2012 9:39:02 AM PDT by Aunt Polgara
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To: Cboldt

Thank you for the link


57 posted on 04/21/2012 11:50:09 AM PDT by Irish Eyes
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