If I understand correctly, now the her lawyers can sue Zimmerman in civil court?
Does Zimmerman have anything worth taking? I suspect his parents do, but would they be liable for what their son did?
“Does Zimmerman have anything worth taking? I suspect his parents do, but would they be liable for what their son did?”
George Zimmerman is over 18 years old so he is legally an adult. Unless his parents claim him as a dependent (doubtful), or they can be shown to be involved in the shooting (doubly doubtful) their assets cannot be attached in a civil suit. George’s wife could lose her assets, assuming a civil judgment against Zimmerman, if they have been commingled in the marriage.
It is doubtful Zimmerman has many assets. if he is sued in a civil case he will be bankrupted defending himself even if he wins. Whether he goes to jail or not, the race industry has decided to ruin him. He’ll likely never be able to get or hold a job in this country even if acquitted on the criminal charges. Plus, if he stays in the US he’ll likely always have to watch his back.
As I understand it, a civil lawsuit can't begin until charges are filed. If there are no charges then there's no standing for a suit, which could explain the Martin family's anxiety in getting the state to file charges.