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The Lynching of George Zimmerman
American Thinker ^ | 06/09/2012 | Anthony W. Hager

Posted on 06/09/2012 10:07:18 AM PDT by SeekAndFind

George Zimmerman's public image took a blow when a judge revoked his bond, alleging that Zimmerman willfully misled the court concerning his financial situation. The fact that he's back in jail makes him appear guilty in the public's eye, and that's what matters. Whether or not Zimmerman misled the court is immaterial. In fact, his guilt or innocence is immaterial. His trial has transcended justice; it's now about capitalizing on opportunity.

Zimmerman has maintained since day one that Trayvon Martin instigated their fatal confrontation. Zimmerman's various injuries coupled with autopsy results revealing Martin's injured knuckles tend to support his story. That evidence might be the reason why he wasn't charged immediately after the shooting. Yet he remains guilty until proven innocent in the eyes of many, including the federal government and national media.

Could there be an orchestrated campaign between government and media entities to see this man imprisoned, or even executed? Despite the physical evidence of which we're aware, an apparent lack of credible witnesses on either side of the case, and expert legal opinion belittling Florida's case against Zimmerman, the FBI has launched a hate crime investigation against him. And it could stick.

We might logically believe that the Fifth Amendment's protection against double jeopardy would compel the Justice Department to abandon the case if Zimmerman is acquitted. Not necessarily. According to Cleveland State Professor Jonathan Witmer-Rich, Supreme Court precedent has established a narrow threshold for claiming double jeopardy. "The double jeopardy clause would not prohibit a federal prosecution of Mr. Zimmerman, even if he were acquitted in Florida state court," Prof. Rich states, although he believes that the likelihood of federal prosecution following a state acquittal is small. However, FBI involvement means Department of Justice involvement, which in turn means Eric Holder involvement.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: 2012; angelacorey; democrats; ericholder; georgezimmerman; goergezimmerman; liberalfascism; mediabias; travon; trayvon; trayvonmartin; zimmerman
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1 posted on 06/09/2012 10:07:23 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind
This case will never go to trial.

It's usefulness to the Left ends on November 6th.

Shortly thereafter, Angela Corey will quietly withdraw it, and state-controlled media won't make a peep.

2 posted on 06/09/2012 10:11:32 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (Do I really need a "sarcasm" tag? Seriously? You're that dense?)
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To: SeekAndFind

This whole brouhaha over the bail seems to be tied to his advocates’ legal online fundraising. Zimmerman apparently told the judge honestly enough that he had no idea if the fundraising would allow itself to be used for bail. And the judge treated it as though it wouldn’t, but has changed his mind now. Anyhow, Zimmerman might be let out again on a larger bail, but it would probably scarcely garner a comment deep in the newspaper and most people will never hear.


3 posted on 06/09/2012 10:13:54 AM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Let me ABOs run loose Lou!)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

RE: Shortly thereafter, Angela Corey will quietly withdraw it, and state-controlled media won’t make a peep.

Are you saying that Zimmerman will be freed and there will be no riots at all?


4 posted on 06/09/2012 10:18:00 AM PDT by SeekAndFind (bOTRT)
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To: SeekAndFind

I am an attorney. His attorney is a dumb ass. On day one I would have said “My client, Jorge Zimmerman, ....” I would even have filed a motion to get kosher food so my client can get in touch with his Jewish heritage during these trying times. He would be home plaing X Box the next day. And no, I am not a criminal lawyer but I would have made an exception.


5 posted on 06/09/2012 10:18:14 AM PDT by MattinNJ (Romney? Really? Seriously?)
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To: SeekAndFind
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6 posted on 06/09/2012 10:19:51 AM PDT by wolficatZ ("We are no longer accepting comments on this article")
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To: SeekAndFind

The term trayvoned up to now has been coming up on the internet as the self defensive killing of a thug. I expect in the future it will refer to the misguided persecution of an innocent person who acts in self defense.


7 posted on 06/09/2012 10:24:06 AM PDT by meatloaf (Support Senate S 1863 & House Bill 1380 to eliminate oil slavery.)
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To: SeekAndFind
Are you saying that Zimmerman will be freed and there will be no riots at all?

Yes.

I repeat; after the election, the drug dealer Trayvon Martin will be of no further use to the Democrats.

They can't afford a trial with actual evidence, because their narrative will implode on the first day.

8 posted on 06/09/2012 10:24:39 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (Do I really need a "sarcasm" tag? Seriously? You're that dense?)
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To: MattinNJ

If Zimmerman was black and the gang banger was hispanic/white/asian, then charges would never have been filed.


9 posted on 06/09/2012 10:25:10 AM PDT by OldArmy52 (There are people who don't like Obama? Well, there were those didn't like Hitler either.)
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To: HiTech RedNeck
I believe it is also a means to gain control of Zimmerman's funds to prevent his legal team to fund the independent expert witnesses and forensics that will destroy the state's case, expose witness tampering and suppression of evidence.

The only possibility of Corey presenting any kind of case is a destitute Zimmerman.

10 posted on 06/09/2012 10:30:41 AM PDT by Navy Patriot (Join the Democrats, it's not Fascism when WE do it and the law is what WE say it is.)
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To: Navy Patriot

These thumbs upon the scales of justice stink, and in a sane land would be prosecuted themselves.


11 posted on 06/09/2012 10:34:43 AM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Let me ABOs run loose Lou!)
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To: HiTech RedNeck
Nifong kissed his own career good by, but he is the exception.
12 posted on 06/09/2012 10:41:32 AM PDT by Navy Patriot (Join the Democrats, it's not Fascism when WE do it and the law is what WE say it is.)
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To: SeekAndFind
"autopsy results revealing Martin's injured knuckles tend to support his story"

Did he even read the autopsy report? I did.

How about, A single and recent "1/4" abrasion on left fourth finger."

I see nothing in the report of any "injured knuckles" under 'Evidence of Injury' to support this comment/slant at all.

13 posted on 06/09/2012 10:43:57 AM PDT by anglian
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To: wolficatZ

Cher?


14 posted on 06/09/2012 10:48:01 AM PDT by Godebert (NO PERSON EXCEPT A NATURAL BORN CITIZEN!)
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To: wolficatZ

Sorry, Who’s the woman??


15 posted on 06/09/2012 10:50:35 AM PDT by Noob1999 (Loose Lips, Sink Ships)
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To: Navy Patriot

It’s a rock and a hard place. By staying in the jail and not needing bail, Zimmerman would open up more resources to his attorneys. But it stinks.


16 posted on 06/09/2012 10:53:35 AM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Let me ABOs run loose Lou!)
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To: MattinNJ

Hey, if 0bama can change his religion from day to day why can’t Zimmerman?


17 posted on 06/09/2012 11:29:05 AM PDT by TigersEye (Life is about choices. Your choices. Make good ones.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

E Pluribus..I hope you are right.

True that the Zimmerman case will be of little use after the election...however, the damage is pretty much done to the GOP Governor and AG

I live in Seminole County...the most GOP county in Florida...and people here are livid that we have to pay for a trial and lockup that our local St Atty accurately decided not to prosecute

Scott and Bondi are primary toast


18 posted on 06/09/2012 11:31:35 AM PDT by SeminoleCounty (CNN ratings are so down, Ted Turner asked the UN for relief)
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To: Navy Patriot

If this prosecutor tries to deny Zimmerman his own private funds for defense...that will mean we as local taxpayers end up paying for it. We already are paying for increased security and various incidentals that we would have not been paying if we just listened to the local St Atty


19 posted on 06/09/2012 11:32:06 AM PDT by SeminoleCounty (CNN ratings are so down, Ted Turner asked the UN for relief)
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To: SeminoleCounty
Scott and Bondi are primary toast

Perhaps they should have done the right thing instead of the political thing.

20 posted on 06/09/2012 11:34:11 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (Do I really need a "sarcasm" tag? Seriously? You're that dense?)
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