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Case against George Zimmerman man be doomed
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune / The Philadelphia Inquirer ^ | April 24, 2012 | Michael Smerconish

Posted on 04/24/2012 6:45:55 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

Last week, media outlets filed motions to unseal the records concerning the arrest of George Zimmerman in connection with the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Sooner than later, the public will see what evidence special prosecutor Angela Corey has that warranted the filing of second-degree murder charges.

Absent something new in Corey's file, one of America's best-known lawyers feels the case against Zimmerman is doomed. Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz believes that the murder charges will be thrown out.

In a recent interview with me, Dershowitz acknowledged the low evidentiary bar necessary at this juncture but still opined that Corey has not met it.

"Most affidavits of probable cause are very thin," Dershowitz said. "This is so thin that it won't make it past the judge on a second-degree murder charge. There is simply nothing in there that would justify second-degree murder. The elements of the crime aren't established ...

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


TOPICS: Conspiracy; Government; Politics
KEYWORDS: alandershowitz; coreyfong; dershowitz; florida; georgezimmerman; medialynching; trayvonmartin; zimmerman; zimmermantrial
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Well, if Trayvon's mother swears it was him screaming, case closed!
1 posted on 04/24/2012 6:46:02 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Looks like the Star-Tribune used ebonics when writing headlines.


2 posted on 04/24/2012 6:49:43 PM PDT by w1andsodidwe (Barrak has now won the contest. He is even worse than Jimmah.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Brace for black mob riots “for trayvon”. Start carrying for protection. Also if you can be in a group it helps. They usually like to go after a solo victim.


3 posted on 04/24/2012 6:50:08 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (I'd like to tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

He also said Corey could legally be charged for criminal prosecution.


4 posted on 04/24/2012 6:50:15 PM PDT by Hugin ("Most time a man'll tell you his bad intentions if you listen and let yourself hear"--Open Range)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

A man was elected president solely because he was black. Why is it so hard to believe a white hispainic could be charged with murder solely because the deceased was black?


5 posted on 04/24/2012 6:50:15 PM PDT by umgud (No Rats, No Rino's)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet; maggief; Cboldt; little jeremiah

/sarc

Tonight news...all the news that fits the time slot...


6 posted on 04/24/2012 6:50:59 PM PDT by hoosiermama
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Sure, it would get thrown out in a country that believes in the rule of law but NOT in a country that has sold it’s soul to political correctness and is dominated by idiotic, guilt ridden liberals.

So anything goes and I’d sure hate to be Mr. Zimmerman right now.


7 posted on 04/24/2012 6:53:09 PM PDT by Bullish
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To: Secret Agent Man
They usually like to go after a solo victim.

Cowards always do.

8 posted on 04/24/2012 6:54:22 PM PDT by Bullish
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Zimmerman man? sounds like a super hero or something.


9 posted on 04/24/2012 6:56:22 PM PDT by MNDude
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To: MNDude

reminds me of this in more ways than one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6_BWNzThJY


10 posted on 04/24/2012 6:57:38 PM PDT by mnehring
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Brace for black mob riots “for trayvon”

New TVs and video game machines for all of "Holders people", and if they don't like the performance of the models they get, just wait until after the elections and they will be able to riot for new ones.

11 posted on 04/24/2012 6:59:39 PM PDT by doc1019 (Romney will never get my vote!)
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As far as criminality is concerned, the case makes no sense at all.

But more cynical, more political, and the reasons for the charges are ABUNDANTLY logical —it’s all about Obama 2012 cuz the Muslim Bisexual machine-gun smuggler can run on NOTHING from his record.

They WANT this to be thrown out of court so that they can later scream that the reasons are all racial.

The objective is to energize blacks and reGuiltify stupid non-blacks in an increasingly IFFY SWING STATE.

They remember the squeeker that Al fatso failed in in Florida and they’re aiming to prevent a recurrence.


12 posted on 04/24/2012 6:59:51 PM PDT by gaijin
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Missing comma:

man, be doomed!

13 posted on 04/24/2012 6:59:51 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Let us prey!)
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A good race war would "mobilize the base" for Obama come November and make more people tune in to what the news.

The carnage is just acceptable collateral damage.

14 posted on 04/24/2012 7:00:37 PM PDT by tacticalogic ("Oh, bother!" said Pooh, as he chambered his last round.)
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Whoot Zimmerman Man! Finally a real super hero :P

15 posted on 04/24/2012 7:01:54 PM PDT by chris37 (Heartless.)
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To: tacticalogic

Great minds...


16 posted on 04/24/2012 7:02:16 PM PDT by gaijin
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To: Bullish

Also reported today on FNC is that George Zimmerman is out of state and that he is relying on donated private protection services. He has no official police protection.


17 posted on 04/24/2012 7:04:00 PM PDT by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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To: w1andsodidwe

Da Kase Aginst Trayvon May Bee Doo med


18 posted on 04/24/2012 7:04:29 PM PDT by DNA.2012
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Too many politicians in the loop means many months of kickin the can down the road. Self preservation is their mantra.
19 posted on 04/24/2012 7:04:43 PM PDT by VRWC For Truth (Throw the bums out who vote yes on the bailout)
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To: tacticalogic

“While you’re out Killing Whitey, stop by a voting booth!”


20 posted on 04/24/2012 7:06:26 PM PDT by DNA.2012
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