Posted on 04/11/2012 3:19:09 PM PDT by pawpawrick
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – George Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, according to the Associated Press.
Additionally, Zimmerman has been taken into custody, but it hasn’t been revealed where he is being held.
CBSMiami has confirmed that State Attorney Angela Corey, who was appointed as a special prosecutor in the case, will hold an announcement about the charges at 6 p.m. in Jacksonville.
That press conference can be viewed LIVE starting at 6 p.m. by clicking here.
You're right...that probably applies to every state in the Union.
So, boycott Florida? The last time that happened was when Terri Schiavo was dehydrated to death. Many never returned to Florida nor their acquaintances but lots of tourist trade is here from the UK and Europe. They’re even buying short sales here and they are trying to turn our complex into Europe. If they don’t like turtles, herons, ducks, birds and stray cats, they moved to the wrong state. I’m not calling for a boycott over this. Courts will decide and that’s that.
After looking at the timeline and map at http://floppingaces.net/2012/04/03/the-martinzimmerman-timeline-reader-post/ , it looks like he didn’t get back to his truck but could have been headed that way.
I need to further digest the timeline, but the girlfriend said the phone went dead at 7:16 - which was about 30 seconds after Zimmerman got off the phone. The cops arrived at 7:17 so there was about one minute for Zimmerman to receive the wounds he received and shoot Zimmerman. 40 seconds of that minute included someone screaming - during which time 911 was called. There’s some wiggle room for rounding on the minutes, but that’s not much time for any kind of chit-chat. If the scream was a desperate scream for help it probably came after the broken nose. So within 20 seconds or so Zimmerman went from answering Trayvon’s question with his own question of “What are you doing in this neighborhood?” to having a broken nose and screaming for his life. Sometime during the 40 seconds of screaming Zimmerman apparently struggled his way off of the sidewalk and onto the grass.
Or if a person doesn’t believe that it was Zimmerman screaming, then within 20 seconds Z attacked Trayvon, Trayvon responded by breaking Z’s nose and putting a gash on the back of his head, and Z gained an advantage that so terrorized Trayvon that he screamed for dear life for 40 seconds before Z finally shot him - all this without Trayvon showing signs of injury.
Does the Martin lawyer even have a hypothetical story? Does he claim there was a fight or wasn’t? If there was, was it before Z pointed a gun at Trayvon or after? How did Z get his injuries? Why didn’t Trayvon get any injuries?
What is clear from the timeline is that Trayvon had 3 minutes between the time Z “lost” him and when the confrontation began, yet the confrontation happened almost as far north as the first sighting of each other had happened, and to get home Trayvon needed to go south.
All to offer and point out that there is so much we have yet to learn.
All to offer and point out that there is so much we have yet to learn.
I don’t believe it was just machismo. From Zimmerman’s call to the police it sounds like Trayvon was casing the place. When Trayvon was staring at him and coming forward Z said he had his hand in his waistband and was coming to “check me out”. Seemed like he was afraid that Trayvon might be coming at him with a gun and with an attitude, saying something like “I don’t know what’s his problem.” He asked how long it would take for the cops to get there and said the punks get away so often. The dispatcher said to let them know if Trayvon did anything else. Then as Z was describing the exact location to the dispatcher, Trayvon started running away - headed toward the other exit to the community, Z said. Z followed for about 28 seconds, stopping after the dispatcher said he didn’t need to do that.
So anyway, he wasn’t defending his family from ferals but he did seem to think that the guy was casing the neighborhood. Knew Trayvon was staring at him and then coming to Z to “check me out”. Knew Trayvon first had his hand in his waistband and then had something in his hand so Z might well have suspected a gun or other weapon. Was concerned about giving out his home address because he didn’t know what Trayvon might do - which suggests he thought that Trayvon might have a gun.
“I won’t set foot in that damn state again...”
In this, I agree with you! We don’t need your kind; Disney World is too crowded already!
JC
I’ll tell you what; rather than calling you names that you deserve, I’ll just illustrate your total ignorance about the British tourist murders:
and:
I’m relieved that you so gratuiously decided to avoid our state. We’re fortunate for that!
JC
“Florida is not a safe State in some areas and “Stand Your Ground” may get you a prison sentence or maybe even death.”
Ever since the law in FL moved from “shall carry” to the “Castle Doctrine” to “Stand your Ground”, the crime rate has steadily declined. (The wolves always like the sheep to be helpless!) EVERY state has ghetto areas that are unsafe to frequent, especially late at night if you are the wrong color or have the wrong accent! I think you are hiding another bias altogether, so feel free to just stay away! Go to NYC or DC or Chicago instead, and take your chances... And good luck!
JC
JC
Scout, I agree. I recall reading somewhere that Martin’s girl friend on the phone waited 23 days to come up with her “recollections” of the “conversations” that they had during this episode... Yeah, RIGHT!!
JC
“Zimmerman could have shoved Trayvon off of him with his pudgy, meaty arms instead of drawing his gun.”
That’s purely speculative horsepucky on your part! Zim had a broken nose and was getting his head slammed down on a concrete sidewalk at the time. Whatsa matter with you???
JC
I admire your logic Butter, but it is wasted on floriduh! Comparing his about page to his comments here suggests some sort of bipolar disorder thingy...
JC
You’re despicable and the truth is not in you:
“Hold Up! Zimmerman’s MySpace Name Was “Datniggytb”? (DETAILS)Posted 14 hours 6 min ago by The Decider for Global Grind Staff
It seems George Zimmerman still used MySpace up until the day of his arrest.
A new picture of Zimmerman has surfaced from his days on the social network site, revealing his name to be “datniggytb,” a nickname given to him by his black friends.
STORY: Wait, What? George Zimmerman Murder Charge Could Get Dismissed?
According to the Daily Caller, a family member whose identity remained anonymous for safety reasons, says:
“That was an old nickname his black friends gave him. He didn’t have an issue with the profile name.”
Asked about the significance of the letters “tb” at the end of the username, the family member insisted that they did not stand for Trayvon Benjamin, his shooting victim’s first and middle names.
“They called him ‘Tugboat’ because he was so big,” he said.”
Read more: http://globalgrind.com/news/george-zimmermans-myspace-name-was-datniggytb-details#ixzz1rtBMiEGk
JC
“Am I the only one who feels like this?”
No Butter, you aren’t, but perseverence will win in the end!
JC
“Am I the only one who feels like this?”
No Butter, you aren’t, but perseverence will win in the end!
JC
Your kind? The kind that doesn't want to wind up behind bars for trying to defend his family?
Wow.
As for Disney? Wouldn't want my children molested by the employees, either...but apparently many parents are cool with that...
No worries... you and your State will never see me again.
LLS
Good luck to you too... unlike your disdain for me... I hold no animosity for you and hope you remain well and safe. I do not hate Florida... I am disappointed that she has the problems that she does and with the northeast corridor invading your State daily... NYC and NJ and their political ideology are moving to Florida in huge numbers.
LLS
They are kicking this into the long grass after the election. Then, too late the truth will come out.
Rioters will be shot in my area, if they have the ability, the opportunity and place a person’s and or another persons life in jeopardy. Deadly Force Will Be Used.
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