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Defense asks for Zimmerman judge to be knocked off case
Miami Herald ^ | 7/13/12 | Frances Robles

Posted on 07/13/2012 2:23:39 PM PDT by Ron C.

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That this has finally happened somewhat renews my faith in this man's defense atty - but, why so damned late in the game?!
1 posted on 07/13/2012 2:23:51 PM PDT by Ron C.
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To: Ron C.

Anybody who has ever watched a TV courtroom drama knew that this motion was comming after the judge opened his trap and charactarized the defendent’s demeanor in his courtroom.

I agree if it HADN’T happened, you would know that the defense was just going through the motions and Zimmerman was likely roadkill.


2 posted on 07/13/2012 2:26:23 PM PDT by Tallguy (It's all 'Fun and Games' until somebody loses an eye!)
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To: Ron C.

beats me. but one thing I can tell ya.. Poor George is not going to get a fair trial ANYWHERE.


3 posted on 07/13/2012 2:26:28 PM PDT by cableguymn (For the first time in my life. I fear my country's government.)
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To: Ron C.

“That this has finally happened somewhat renews my faith in this man’s defense atty - but, why so damned late in the game?!”

Just a guess, but maybe he’s doing his own paperwork so it can’t all be leaked?

Have to figure Big Media and Big Brother Holder have him pretty well staked out and watched on our dime.


4 posted on 07/13/2012 2:28:48 PM PDT by treetopsandroofs (Had FDR been GOP, there would have been no World Wars, just "The Great War" and "Roosevelt's Wars".)
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To: Ron C.

One thing though: If you pull this trigger and fail, you have a newly-annoyed judge.


5 posted on 07/13/2012 2:28:48 PM PDT by Lazamataz (Borg Zombies walk around groaning "Commmppuutteerrrrssss......Commmppuutteerrrrssss......")
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To: Lazamataz

True. it’s also fodder for the appeal if the judge remains.


6 posted on 07/13/2012 2:30:33 PM PDT by cableguymn (For the first time in my life. I fear my country's government.)
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To: Lazamataz

The NEXT thing this atty needs to do is fight for a change of venue - that should have happened long long ago too.


7 posted on 07/13/2012 2:31:43 PM PDT by Ron C.
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To: Ron C.

This really isn’t “late” in my opinion. The trial will not happen (if there is a trial) until 2013. If Zim had asked for it right away it would have looked like a knee jerk reaction, imo.


8 posted on 07/13/2012 2:35:52 PM PDT by SoFloFreeper
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To: Ron C.

My Irish money is on the “MICK” from Connemara!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connemara


9 posted on 07/13/2012 2:40:28 PM PDT by GOYAKLA (Recall/ Impeachment Day, November 6, 2012. FUBO, same for RINOs)
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To: Ron C.

Things have to occur before this can be requested. No doubt Lester oveerplayed his hand. He is indeed prejudice against Zimmerman. Wonder who paid him off. Anything else is illogical.


10 posted on 07/13/2012 2:43:57 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: Ron C.

Another thread going on this story:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2906260/posts

:)


11 posted on 07/13/2012 2:44:11 PM PDT by snarkytart (http://www.freerepubli224%2C1)
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To: Ron C.
we would be no worse off or perhaps even better off if judges were selected for each trial in much the same way as jurors

we’d see a lot more common sense and less egomania and a lot more justice

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12 posted on 07/13/2012 3:11:34 PM PDT by Elle Bee
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To: Lazamataz
One thing though: If you pull this trigger and fail, you have a newly-annoyed judge.

You're right. But after even a cursory reading of his July 5th Order Setting Bail, it is hard to imagine that he can get anymore annoyed than he already is. So they might as well go for it.

13 posted on 07/13/2012 3:18:32 PM PDT by Uncle Chip
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To: Ron C.

About time. The guy is obviously trying to railroad George Zimmerman. Time for a change of venue to another state while they’re at it. Maybe Missouri, Idaho or Texas.


14 posted on 07/13/2012 3:26:55 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (In honor of my late father, GunnerySgt/Commo Chief, USMC 1943-65)
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To: GOYAKLA; mickie; flaglady47
My money is on the Irish attorney, too. When the alley fighting starts, he'll respond to the bell, believe me.

Also, you can bet that O'Mara's getting the best of advice and assistance from top-notch attorneys across the country who want to lend a hand.....no doubt even Harvard's famed lawyer, Alan O'Dershowitz, who came out of the gate early on in Mr. Z's favor.

O'Leni

15 posted on 07/13/2012 3:28:09 PM PDT by MinuteGal
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To: Ron C.
Meanwhile:

Detective in Zimmerman case said he was pressured to file charges –

http://gunfreezone.net/wordpress/index.php/2012/07/12/detective-in-zimmerman-case-said-he-was-pressured-to-file-charges-trayvon-martin-miamiherald-com/

The lead Sanford Police investigator who sought manslaughter charges against George Zimmerman told the FBI that a sergeant and two other officers tried to pressure him into making an arrest in the controversial case — even though he didn’t think there was enough evidence………Serino, a 15-year veteran of the department who was a major-crimes investigator, was demoted last month to overnight patrol.

16 posted on 07/13/2012 3:29:20 PM PDT by Conservative Vermont Vet
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To: Elle Bee

There are many biased and corrupt and/or incompetent judges.
For example, 5 of the 9 U.S.Supreme Court justices.

In Court, one can have the best lawyer and be 100 percent in the right and still get injustice if the judge is unjust.

Been there, done that, got the screw job.


17 posted on 07/13/2012 3:29:48 PM PDT by OldArmy52 (Are there any Democrats who are not racist fascists?.)
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To: Lazamataz

“One thing though: If you pull this trigger and fail, you have a newly-annoyed judge.”

Which lays the ground for a decent appeal.


18 posted on 07/13/2012 3:31:25 PM PDT by MeganC (If you are hell-bent on delaying maturity you will likely succeed.)
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To: Ron C.

http://184.172.211.159/~gzdocs/documents/motions/motion_to_disqualify.pdf


19 posted on 07/13/2012 3:40:11 PM PDT by kanawa
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To: Lazamataz

“One thing though: If you pull this trigger and fail, you have a newly-annoyed judge.”

One way to ensure an evenhanded judge is threats of impeachment, loss of pension and 10 years in prison, but we need a congress with stones for that.

Thaddeus Stevens (April 4, 1792 – August 11, 1868), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, was a master at threatening federal judges. He had whale balls.


20 posted on 07/13/2012 3:42:30 PM PDT by sergeantdave (Public unions exist to protect the unions from the taxpaying public)
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