George Zimmerman Releases Statement, Speaking for First Time About Trayvon Martin Case

ABC News ^ | April 9, 2012 | MATT GUTMAN, SENI TIENABESO, CANDACE SMITH

[Brown Deer]

After weeks of silence and seclusion, George Zimmerman has released a public statement about the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, referring to incident as a "life altering event," on his website, therealgeorgezimmerman.com.

In a statement on the site, which Zimmerman's attorneys have confirmed to ABC News belongs to him, the 28-year-old wrote, "As a result of the incident and subsequent media coverage, I have been forced to leave my home, my school, my employer, my family, and ultimately my entire life."

[Rock N Jones]

“You are looking to be offended”

No I am not looking to be offended at all.In fact you did agree with me that gated communities are under threat of crime enough so that in your gated community the watch patrol volunteers are warned to stay in their cars. Whether Zimmerman got out of his car is not a proof of any wrong doing. Again this is up to the judicial system to decide where guilt lies. More important is why the news media,New Black Panthers etc seem to be trying to turn this particular incident into a frenzy when they should be should be trying to calm what could turn out to be an very ugly situation. Don’t you think so?

[Degaston]

The George Zimmerman guy sounds like a self-centered prick. I’m certainly not going to be defending him for what happened. Just read his opening letter. Where is there any sorrow for the tragedy unfolding for the kid’s loved ones, friends, and community? This George Zimmerman guy is LOSING the PR battle. He’s already proven that he’s a pretty ineffective neighborhood watchman considering the number of times he called 911. Anyone who really understands how to implement good law-order constitutionally as a watchman would’ve figured out within 10 calls to 911 dispatchers how to locate the non-emergency dispatch number for their local law enforcement agencies and realize the difference between a life-threatening emergency and a non-life-threatening emergency. I’m certainly no fan of burglary and respect the rights of neighborhoods to protect themselves. But this guy is an idiot and now its obvious he’s a selfish prick w/o remorse for the death that happened. If he was a cop he’d probably be a rogue one so I’m glad he’s not a cop. Here’s the text of his letter.

On Sunday February 26th, I was involved in a life altering event which led me to become the subject of intense media coverage. As a result of the incident and subsequent media coverage, I have been forced to leave my home, my school, my employer, my family and ultimately, my entire life. This website’s sole purpose is to ensure my supporters they are receiving my full attention without any intermediaries. It has come to my attention that some persons and/or entities have been collecting funds, thinly veiled as my “Defense Fund” or “Legal Fund”. I cannot attest to the validity of these other websites as I have not received any funds collected, intended to support my family and I through this trying, tragic time. I have created a Paypal account solely linked on this website as I would like to provide an avenue to thank my supporters personally and ensure that any funds provided are used only for living expenses and legal defense, in lieu of my forced inability to maintain employment. I will also personally, maintain accountability of all funds received. I reassure you, every donation is appreciated. Sincerely, George Zimmerman

[patriot08]

While the Zimmerman/Martin ‘white’ on black killing is covered 24/7 on the MSM with an outpouring of rage and charges of a racial hate crime, where is the concern- where is the rage about the home invasion, torture, beating, rape and murder of the elderly white couple by a gang of feral blacks in Oklahoma just a few weeks ago?

The 90 year old war veteran husband was beaten and his jaw broken. He was shot in the face numerous times with a BB gun and sent to the hospital in critical condition.

The 85 year old partially blind wife was RAPED and then BEATEN TO DEATH.

Can you just imagine the pain, the humiliation, the horror that dear old lady experienced being gang raped by that pack of feral animals?

(the autopsy states she was raped. Don’t think all of these animals didn’t all participate)

And can you imagine the pain, the horror of that dear old husband having to witness this?

There’s a lot more involved here than a home invasion and robbery.

WHERE ARE THE CHARGES OF A RACIAL HATE CRIME??

90 year old husband’s jaw broken and shot in face with a BB gun numerous times?

85 wife year old semi blind wife RAPED and BEATEN to death??

Why does it take a foreign press to enlighten America as to this henious crime?

Where is the outrage?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2117695/Brutal-home-invasion-Oklahoma-couple-ends-65-year-romance-meeting-blind-date.html

[Rock N Jones]

“The George Zimmerman guy sounds like a self-centered prick”

With a bounty on ones head seems to me it is kinda important to give some thought to centering on oneself? I don’t think he is too concerned about PR though, just trying to stay a few steps ahead of the lynch mob!

[bgill]

A black veteran yelled at commissioners, "If Zimmerman don't get arrested, I really believe there's going to be some retaliation…because we failed to take responsibility in Sanford."

Go ahead, then we'll know who to throw behind bars first.

[bgill]

I had always thought that skittles was a tabletop game

Al Sharpton must thingk it's a stovetop game. The bozo called them skillets.

[DallasSun]

Absolutely I agree with you. What the Black Panters did should be against the law. And Zimmerman getting out of his car was not wrong. I am sorry if I so implied. I was simply saying, here during training, the citizens are advised to not ever do that. To protect themselves. And yes, gated communities certainly experience crime.

[Only Sane Man]

This is one of those situations where the smart thing to do is hunker down and let the lawyers do all the talking.

[Hotlanta Mike]

Dick Morris Thinks Jeremiah Wright Is Back For A Reason

Stoking the flames of racial animus?

http://thehopeforamerica.com/play.php?id=11051

[TheBigJ]

Illegal bounty on your head, a justice system which bows down to political pressure and media bias....Zimmerman’s left with few options. He’ll either pay with financial ruin over time or with his life. Best to leave the country a la “The Next Three Days”.

That sad thing is this is a learning experience for those of us who may get caught in a ghetto rat pack flash mob, which will be coming with frequency.

Open fire on a few for self-defense or to save innocents (disparity of force) and watch your life get destroyed regardless by race hustler bigots, media swine, and political hacks after the fact. So much for justice. So not contacting authorities, violence of action and “thou shall not get caught” big boy rules duly noted.

[Past Your Eyes]

Feel free to use it.

[palmer]

S³

[TheConservativeParty]

At the link,ABC Snooze continues to use a photo of T that is about 5 years old, making him appear to be 12.

Where can George go to get his life back?
The media and all their DNC connected accomplices have ruined George’s life.

He is however, still alive. He saved his own life. That is about the only good thing he has going for him. He’s alive.

[Smokin' Joe]

Richard Jewell was a security guard who got people away from the bomb. He wasn't "just standing around", and for his trouble, the media destroyed his career, made him out to be a terrorist, and cost the man just about all he owned.

As I understand, George was a neighborhood watch captain, but not actively on watch at the time. He saw someone out of place, and went to investigate.

I see someone who doesn't 'fit' in my neighborhood, I'm going to keep an eye on things, too--and I'll likely be armed, just as a precaution.

I am amazed at how many FReepers are willing to condemn the guy because he was armed, and, when getting his head bounced into the pavement, defended himself.

At that point, all else is irrelevant except who started the actual hostilities. (Who took the first swing?)It really doesn't matter why Trayvon was there, why George was checking him out, or whether Trayvon had actually walked a mile in the rain for a bottle of tea and a bag of candy.

He was apparently beating the crap out of some "white Hispanic" and may have been trying to take the firearm from him--in which case, he may have shot himself by pulling on the muzzle end of the gun.

As for:

Did George initiate contact? I don't know. I can see that going either way, especially with the 'put upon' attitude in some sectors. He may well have broken off and been returning to the vehicle as many say.

Was cute innocent little 12 year old Tray (That's what image Nancy Grace had up on the TV, again, still, for a picture) high on PCP laced weed, which unlike ordinary pot, promotes violent behaviour? Was he high on ecstacy (AKA: "skittles") or both or anything else? Were a container of tea or Skittles (the candy) found at the scene?

I don't pretend to know all the facts (who does?), but I believe in: Innocent until proven guilty, and the case has gone nowhere despite all the pressure to prosecute.

I believe the media are pulling yet another lynching, and by the end of summer huge swathes of the American Population will pay for that if this nonsense keeps up....

And I believe that if the police and DA had a case, they would have charged George 'the 'white hispanic', because no one is more protective of their 'turf' than police forces.

It has been two months, the usual suspects are pushing for a race war, and still there are no charges forthcoming, despite that tremendous pressure?

There is no case against George, and I'm not about to join with the mob crying to crucify him.

[Rightwing Conspiratr1]

Anyone who really understands how to implement good law-order constitutionally as a watchman would’ve figured out within 10 calls to 911 dispatchers how to locate the non-emergency dispatch number for their local law enforcement agencies and realize the difference between a life-threatening emergency and a non-life-threatening emergency

Oh for Christ's sake pay attention. The call from Zimmerman was to the non-emergency line.

[rawcatslyentist]

>"...there is "no other explanation for Holder's failure to authorize arrests of New Black Panther Party members other than the fact that Holder himself is black."

That or else he's also a MEMBER of the NBPP!

[rawcatslyentist]

So touching. Shakespeare couldn’t have put it more eloquently.

[lentulusgracchus]

Hey, wtc911, I thought you said this "NO_LIMIT" guy was a different Trayvon Martin, one from Chicago?

Are you sure? Roll out whatever you found, if these guys are on the wrong page.

This message sure sounds like it was intended for the Trayvon Martin who died. Unless the sender is confused, too.

[lentulusgracchus]

We have Citizens on Patrol.

1. Zimmermann was not on patrol, he was on a personal errand. He was armed with his CHL weapon.

2. There are a number of deviations from those C.O.P.S. rules in the files. One, some West Dallas citizens, all older black guys about 40-50, started a C.O.P. foot patrol armed with shotguns, which they mounted in groups of five and six, in an area thick with dopers and dealers. They needed to be armed, just to protect themselves. They got newspaper coverage at the time, about 15 years ago. In Houston, Montrose-area gays started a C.O.P. program that used walkie-talkie-equipped foot patrols to watch for gay-bashing cruisers from the suburbs, after a murder 20 years ago.