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George Zimmerman to be charged in Trayvon Martin shooting, law enforcement official says
Washington Post ^ | 04/11/12

Posted on 04/11/2012 11:10:33 AM PDT by AtlasStalled

Florida special prosecutor Angela Corey plans to announce as early as Wednesday afternoon that she is charging neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman in the shooting of Trayvon Martin, according to a law enforcement official close to the investigation.

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


TOPICS: Breaking News; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: angelacorey; georgezimmerman; lmm; shooting; trayvon; trayvonmartin; witchhunt; zimmerman; zimmermancharged
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To: TigerClaws

You would be correct.

And in the world of today this kind of destruction could happen to almost anyone. The charges do not even have to be real to result in your ruin. A claim, an investigation and pursuit of evidence can be enough to destroy you.

Different than the Zimmerman case but almost anyone can become a target. Basically, if you have anything you need to keep it to yourself. Anybody who exhibits conspicuous well being can become a target for someone who has less and wants to take it away.


281 posted on 04/11/2012 1:13:39 PM PDT by Sequoyah101
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To: stephenjohnbanker
You would love the song sung by Lee Marvin in Paint Your Wagon. Unfortunately Paramount Studios has decided that hearing it on Youtube is going to undercut the huge royalties they still bring in from radio and night club use of PYW songs so I couldn't link to it. Here are the full lyrics though.

The First Thing You Know

God made the mountains
God made the sky
God made the people
God knows why

He fixed up the planet
As best as He could
Then in come the people
And gum it up good

The first thing you know

They civilized the foothills
And everywhere He put hills
The mountains and valley below

They come along and take 'em
And civilize and make 'em
A place where no civilized
Person would go

The first thing you know
The first thing you know

They civilize what's pretty
By puttin' up a city
Where nothin' that's
Pretty can grow

They muddy up the winter
And civilize it inter
A place too uncivilized
Even for snow

The first thing you know

They civilize left
They civilize right
Till nothing is left
Till nothing is right

They civilize freedom
Till no one is free
No one except
By coincidence, me

The first thing you know

The boozer's in prison
And the criminal he isn'
And only the rascals have dough

When I see a parson
I gotta put my arse in
A wagon that follows the tail of a crow

The first thing you know
I pick up and blow!
The first thing you know

One of my favorite songs and a guiding light in my life. lol

282 posted on 04/11/2012 1:18:03 PM PDT by TigersEye (Life is about choices. Your choices. Make good ones.)
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To: Wizdum
You're quite emotional, aren't you.

No, your ego is evidently more important then truth and justice.

Go play for bragging rights on DU.

You cannot become the aggressor, and them claim 'self-defense' when things go wrong.

Parroting the MSNBC lines here don't work, try again.

Every DA, and prosecutor I know has said this would be the charge. Man 1, reduced sentence.

Then why were the initial charges declined by the local prosecutor?

This is purly political, go swim in your kool aide.

283 posted on 04/11/2012 1:18:13 PM PDT by Las Vegas Ron (Rush Limbaugh = the Beethoven of talk radio - http://www.istandwithrush.org/)
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To: Las Vegas Ron; BurbankKarl

There was a gas station, Mario Brothers, and a car parts enterprise close to that corner, Broadway and Adams. I don’t remember precisely what was there.

At any rate, I used to frequent all three from time to time.

I haven’t seen Burbank Karl around for a while either. Hope all is okay with him.

Yes, things have changed in California, but if they changed once, they can change again.

We’re a nation of 310 million people. If less than 1/60th of that number moved into the state, they could turn things around there.

As Conservatives, we need to fight for the jewels of the nation.

In 2000, California was the fifth leading economic power in the world, behind the U. S., Japan, and a couple of others.

It’s a territory with some of the most diverse terrain on planet earth. Far more of it’s people are bedrock people than most people realize.

Outside of the San Fransisco and Los Angeles metropolitan areas, the state is quite Conservative. Nail the problematic counties down, and we’re back in business. We’d be back to having decent leadership, and on to fixing what ails us.

California is truly a crown jewel of the nation. It’s a shame to surrender it to the people who want it desperately for that very reason.


284 posted on 04/11/2012 1:20:05 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (I believe in Cap and Trade. I know, I know... Cap spending and trade Obama!)
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To: TigersEye

B U M P

Great one!!


285 posted on 04/11/2012 1:22:08 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (God, family, country, mom, apple pie, the girl next door and a Ford F250 to pull my boat.)
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To: who knows what evil?
Message to whites: defend yourself against a protected minority; go to jail.

BTTT!

And SSASU (shoot shovel and shut up)

286 posted on 04/11/2012 1:23:44 PM PDT by Las Vegas Ron (Rush Limbaugh = the Beethoven of talk radio - http://www.istandwithrush.org/)
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To: TigersEye

” Good questions. There are lots of good questions...
Why is the FedMob selling guns, grenades, rocket launchers and other military hardware to drug cartels on the sly?

Why did the Pres. and State Dept. support the overthrow of Honduras by a clearly corrupt and treasonous president that was almost unanimously removed from power by legal means of their legislature and supreme court?

Why did no one say a word when 0bama unilaterally took over two major auto manufacturers, appointed new CEOs and stole the holdings of the bond holders giving them to the unions?

When will Boehner finally follow through on his threat to do something about 0bama’s illegal military actions in Libya?

After nearly two years of investigation why hasn’t the DoJ come up with one charge against Sheriff Joe Arpaio?”

You could list 50-100 more horrible things.

The last one? Arpaio is a life long officer (fed and state) and doesn’t break the law. The fed, in desperation, tried to put an agent/monitor(Holder stooge) in with Joe to get something on him, and Joe told the fed “bite me”


287 posted on 04/11/2012 1:28:19 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (God, family, country, mom, apple pie, the girl next door and a Ford F250 to pull my boat.)
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To: Political Junkie Too
They also said that they would release new information, too. I hope this new information supports their decision.

It may be you are basing the 'new info' report on this...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/prosecutor-to-announce-new-information-in-trayvon-martin-shooting-investigation-in-72-hours/2012/04/10/gIQA9fCE9S_story.html

...the original title of which was..."Prosecutor to announce new information in Trayvon Martin shooting investigation in 72 hours"

The title was deceptive and has been changed.
There was nothing in the article to back a claim of new info, only this...

"Corey released a brief statement late Tuesday saying she would make an announcement about the case within 72 hours."

Nothing about new information.
There may very well be new info but it was never announced that I've seen.

288 posted on 04/11/2012 1:28:31 PM PDT by kanawa
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To: RDAardvark
The Martins hated their own son and sacrificed him to score a frivolous lawsuit.

Probably not.

But that won't stop them from seeing dollar signs, anyway, no matter how they felt. Maybe postings from the 'NO LIMIT NI**A' with his middle finger extended just gave the proud parents warm and fuzzy feelings of familial pride.

I don't pretend to know their hearts.

YMMV.

289 posted on 04/11/2012 1:37:43 PM PDT by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing)
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To: RIghtwardHo

You are so right and you are wise.


290 posted on 04/11/2012 1:38:34 PM PDT by DallasSun (Courage~Fear that has said its prayers.)
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To: DoughtyOne
Outside of the San Fransisco and Los Angeles metropolitan areas, the state is quite Conservative.

So very true....unfortunately San Diego too ;(

Yes, things have changed in California, but if they changed once, they can change again.

From your keyboard to God's ear my FRiend!

291 posted on 04/11/2012 1:39:21 PM PDT by Las Vegas Ron (Rush Limbaugh = the Beethoven of talk radio - http://www.istandwithrush.org/)
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To: Keith in Iowa
Charged with what offense???

They are writing the law just now:

Willful disregard to accept bashing in of ones skull...

292 posted on 04/11/2012 1:40:31 PM PDT by GrandJediMasterYoda (Someday our schools will teach the difference between lose and loose.)
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To: stephenjohnbanker
Oddly enough, or maybe not so oddly, two more songs by Lee Marvin, incredible vocalist that he was, from PYW are also favorites and life-guiding lessons. ;^)

Wandering Star

Best Things w/Clint Eastwood

(Paramount hasn't found those yet. Download while you can.)

293 posted on 04/11/2012 1:46:06 PM PDT by TigersEye (Life is about choices. Your choices. Make good ones.)
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To: TigersEye

Thanks, I will do that.


294 posted on 04/11/2012 1:51:24 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (God, family, country, mom, apple pie, the girl next door and a Ford F250 to pull my boat.)
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To: HamiltonJay
More lies than the media.

Zimmerman engaged in actions that lead to the shooting, not only did he do so, he did so after repeated advice not to. Lie.

leave his car and try to hunt the kid down Lie.

he decided to take matters into his own hands Lie.

his idiotic actions Lie.

(acting like) an abject idiot. Lie.

he got out of his car and decided to hunt down the kid on his own. Lie.

295 posted on 04/11/2012 1:51:31 PM PDT by Eaker (When somebody hands you your arse, don't give it back saying "This needs a little more tenderizing.")
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To: GrandJediMasterYoda
Willful disregard to accept bashing in of ones skull...

And the audacity of hope...ooops, the audacity to change....ooops, the audacity to defend ones self against a protected thug.....damn it, minority.

Go to jail, do not collect $200.00 white boy....ooops, white hispanic...no Jew....no....oh crap, I'm so confused.

296 posted on 04/11/2012 1:51:35 PM PDT by Las Vegas Ron (Rush Limbaugh = the Beethoven of talk radio - http://www.istandwithrush.org/)
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To: anglian

I’m not sure what type of vehicle you drive, but all mine have mirrors on them that allow you to see down both sides and behind the vehicle all while sitting in the drivers seat.


297 posted on 04/11/2012 1:54:15 PM PDT by Usually_Disappointed (I think the tree of liberty is getting thirsty...)
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To: butterdezillion

Remember ... probable cause is a pretty low threshold. Also,I am going off facts I see and read which is absolutely NO substitute for Prosecutorial investigation. In no particular order

1. Armed v. unarmed
2. Police told him not to follow but he did
3. Scream was probably Treyvon
4. Pursuing obviates application of “stand your ground”. He can not avail himself of its protection.
5. Zimmerman seen straddling Treyvon’s body.
6. No evident significant injury to Zimmerman despite claim he was so injured.
7. Girlfriend’s testimony that Treyvon felt he was being followed. Treyvon turning on Martin, esp under FL law, is fine if he felt threatened.

One thing in which I would be VERY interested in would be forensics on bullet trajectory, fingerprints (if Treyvon’s were on weapon) etc.

Please understand that we attorney’s look at this VERY differently from the public at large. Part of my job was to charge a crime if I had probable cause to believe one was committed. This is why Prosecutors and Def attys of all types are being paraded across television and the Internet, almost to a man/woman, saying this is an EASY call. I said from the outset that he should/would be charged with Voluntary and Involuntary Manslaughter. I stand by that.

And I say again (because some people will argue guilt with me) ... this is VERY different from “beyond a reasonable doubt”. I’ll be the first to admit this is, seemingly, not an easy prosecution. But, that doesn’t mean you don’t prosecute it.

Hope that answers some questions. =)


298 posted on 04/11/2012 1:54:37 PM PDT by RIghtwardHo
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To: stephenjohnbanker
The last one? Arpaio is a life long officer (fed and state) and doesn’t break the law. The fed, in desperation, tried to put an agent/monitor(Holder stooge) in with Joe to get something on him, and Joe told the fed “bite me”

You're right that is the correct answer to the question as I asked it. Let me rephrase it...

After nearly two years of investigation without coming up with one charge why is the DoJ still investigating Sheriff Joe Arpaio?

Yes, there are at least 100 more horrible things I could have listed ... but I would have to type them. I plead a tendency to tendonitis!

299 posted on 04/11/2012 1:54:43 PM PDT by TigersEye (Life is about choices. Your choices. Make good ones.)
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To: trappedincanuckistan

not only was it a dumb statement about zimmerman suppsoedly ‘being hte aggressor’ but zimmerman NEVER touched trayvon- Trayvon was the one who committed the CRIMINAL act on Zimmerman FIRST- Following someone is NOT an aCT OF AGGRESSION- AND WE ALSO HAVE EVIDENCE THAT SHOWS THAT ZIMMERMAN WAS NOT INFACT FOLLOWING tRAYVON, BUT HEADED BACK TO HIS CAR. srry cps lock- Zimmerman had EVERY RIGHT to leave his car, to even approach trayvon and confront him - however, trayvon had NO right to CRIMINALLY ASSAULT zimmerman


300 posted on 04/11/2012 1:55:01 PM PDT by CottShop (Scientific belief does not constitute scientific evidence, nor does it convey scientific knowledge)
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