I just read the entire motion...WONDERFUL, no way the judge can survive that
The proof of this judge’s bias and prejudicial nature against Zimmerman can be found at the bottom of page 1/top of page 2 in his Order Setting Bail.
http://184.172.211.159/~gzdocs/documents/bond_order/doc20120705113028.pdf
Even though he sat there and watched as O’Mara handed over GZ’s medical records to Gilbreath and the prosecution right there in front of him, he says this:
“The Defendant certainly indicated through cross-examination that he acted in self defense, but he put forward no evidence of such.”
Well, your honor, just what were those medical records showing my client got his head bashed in indications of???? Weren’t they evidence of self defense??? Did I have to spell it out for you???
But worst of all is that Judge Lester knew full well that the prosecution was withholding all the cards. He knew and has known all along that the prosecution had in their grubby little hands all the evidence at that hearing date and that in there was evidence that might very well have exonerated Zimmerman.
He knew that the defense did not have access to that exculpatory evidence until the state would begin releasing in mid-May — too late for that initial April 20th hearing. And yet he writes this sentence in his Order Setting Bail as justification for his ignoring the evidence that was subsequently presented on June 29th.
Judge Lester is not just biased but he’s downright dishonest and his dishonesty has affected the integrity of the court. It is not Zimmerman who has flouted and manipulated the system, but Judge Lester. It is not Zimmerman who has credibility problems, but Judge Lester.
Lester should not only step down from this case but he should also step down from the bench.