Posted on 04/12/2012 2:54:04 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
An affidavit of probable cause in Florida's case against George Zimmerman for the shooting death of an unarmed 17-year-old says Zimmerman "profiled" Trayvon Martin.
Forty-seven days after Martin was shot and killed in a Sanford, Fla., neighborhood, a solemn Zimmerman made his first court appearance Thursday, wearing gray jail coveralls and speaking only a few words as his arraignment was set for next month.
Zimmerman faces a charge of second degree murder in the 17-year-old's death.
Seminole County Judge Mark Herr, who spoke via a closed-circuit television connection during the four-minute hearing, set Zimmerman's arraignment for May 29 and said all matters including bond and further motions in the case will be handled by Circuit Court Judge Jessica Recksiedler going forward.
Zimmerman's attorney, Mark O'Mara, did not ask that Zimmerman be released on bond, although he said earlier in the day he wanted his client released as soon as possible.
He did note, however, that being out on bail could jeopardize Zimmerman's safety....
(Excerpt) Read more at channel3000.com ...
But you can bet your booties it's all about a future civil case and MONEY.
But we get to hear all about what he bought at the commissary:
Officials reveal details of George Zimmerman’s jail activities, purchases
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-04-12/news/os-george-zimmerman-jail-trayvon-martin-20120412_1_booking-fee-subsistence-fee-jail-activities
Isn’t it profiling when one assumes all white people are racist?
We profile all the time with friends as well as strangers.
Same with political leanings, Dems vs. 'Pubs. (Independent is a copout.)
Oops, did I just profile?!
Now, I just roll up my car windows when I drive through that same rotten, dirty, welfare neighborhood.
>> Where did this rumor/fact come from?? No one challenged her either....
There’s a reason they call them the “looney left”...
These “leaks” from the prosecutors are nothing more than an obvious effort to influence the potential jury pool... these scumbags are just as bad as the race hsutlers their attempting to appease.
Figures that lesbo used to be on Roseanne..birds of a feather flock together
Was it street talk for ?????? Did we get snookered??
What do they think that Neighborhood Watch people watch for? Ducks in the canals?
-PJ
Zimmerman’s life is changed forever.
Will Spike Lee’s minions finally get the right address and shoot Zimmerman at home (if he makes bail)?
Will Trayvon’s family sue Zimmerman for everything he has or ever will earn under the theory that they win if they can trade in a loser-punk-kid destined for prison and get a big roll of cash?
Will Zimmerman win in both criminal and civil court and then make money on speaking fees or a book/movie?
Whatever happens, this will (sadly) be the center of his life forever.
I know Jesse Jackson would. He has told us so.
I really liked listening to this attorney...a slim Perry Mason.
Is this profiling?
Neighborhood Watch is undoubtedly one of the oldest and most well-known crime prevention programs in history. While the modern day concept of program rose to prominence in the late 1960s in response to an increasing burglary rate, the roots of Neighborhood Watch can actually be traced all the way back to the days of Colonial settlements, when night watchmen patrolled the streets. The modern version of the Neighborhood Watch-USAonWatch Program was developed as a result of the multiple requests from sheriffs and police chiefs around the country who were looking for a crime prevention program that would incorporate citizen involvement and address the increasing number of burglaries taking place, especially in rural and suburban areas. In 1972, the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) took the concept a step further by seeking funding to make the program a national initiative. Thanks to a grant from the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, the National Neighborhood Watch Program was started.
For the first two years, the program was devoted primarily to disseminating information on the nature and volume of burglary and securing residential property and mking it less vulnerable to break-ins. From there, it evolved into a program that promoted the establishment of ongoing local neighborhood watch groups that encouraged citizens to partner with their law enforcement agencies in an effort to reduce various types of “neighborhood crime.”
Since its beginnings, Neighborhood Watch has grown from an “extra eyes and ears” approach to crime prevention to a much more proactive, community-oriented endeavor providing a unique infrastructure that brings together local officials, law enforcement, and citizens for the protection of their communities. Today’s Watch Group programs incorporate activities that not only address crime prevention issues, but also restore pride and unity to a neighborhood. It is not uncommon to see members of Neighborhood Watch groups participating in community cleanups and other activities that strive to improve the quality of life for community residents.
In addition, the adoption of community policing by local law enforcement agencies has contributed to a resurgence in Watch groups over the years. Neighborhood Watch fits nicely into the framework of law enforcement/community partnerships, and Neighborhood Watch meetings provide a useful forum for airing neighborhood problems and practicing problem-solving techniques.
Furthermore, Neighborhood Watch has become especially practical in our current society, in which two-income families are the norm and many neighborhoods are deserted during the day. While criminals have attempted to use this statistic to their advantage, law enforcement has uncovered an important reality: the communities in which citizens have observed and reported suspicious activity have enjoyed lower crime rates.
As communities throughout the country have adopted the program and reported success, the popularity of the Neighborhood Watch Program has grown, and it continues to still.
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So what? Show me the state or federal law or the constitutional provision that prohibits a private citizen from profiling. WE ALL PROFILE. It's human nature. And any person over the age of twelve who says they don't profile in at least some respect is a liar.
Define the term???....Mr. Zimmerman didn’t even know Tray was black, for sure, until he caught a better look. And that isn’t profiling.
Sounds like some kind-hearted freepers in the area need to see what needs to be done to get on his visitation list, let him know he's supported and add a little bit to his account. :)
They probably have to weight his personal safety before asking for a bond. He wouldn’t be allowed out of the state, and needs to be available to meet with his lawyer. Where could he go safely? For now, for better or worse, he’s probably safer in the county jail.
Zimmerman saw a kid wearing a huddie with pants around his ankles walking in a neighborhood where he was not known, with a spaced out kind of look. Doesn’t matter what his color is. The kid fit Zimmerman’s profile of possible trouble.
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