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Dershowitz to Newsmax: 'Prosecutorial Tyrant' Violated Zimmerman's Rights
NewsMax ^ | July 14, 2013 | David A. Patten

Posted on 07/14/2013 4:02:24 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

Famed defense lawyer and Harvard law professor Alan M. Dershowitz is calling for a federal investigation into civil rights violations stemming from the George Zimmerman case — but he says the probe should focus on prosecutorial misconduct rather than on allegations of racial profiling and bias.

Speaking Sunday in an exclusive Newsmax interview, Dershowitz said the jury’s finding that Zimmerman was not guilty of either second-degree murder or manslaughter was “the right verdict.”

He added, “There was reasonable doubt all over the place.”

Immediately after the verdict was announced, however, the NAACP and outspoken activist Al Sharpton called on the Justice Department to launch a federal civil-rights probe, charging that the case had been racially tainted.

Dershowitz is calling for a civil-rights probe as well. But he contends the person whose rights were violated was Zimmerman.

“I think there were violations of civil rights and civil liberties — by the prosecutor,” said the criminal-law expert. “The prosecutor sent this case to a judge, and willfully, deliberately, and in my view criminally withheld exculpatory evidence.”

He added: “They denied the judge the right to see pictures that showed Zimmerman with his nose broken and his head bashed in. The prosecution should be investigated for civil rights violations, and civil liberty violations.”(continued)

(Excerpt) Read more at newsmax.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: angelacorey; blackkk; ericholder; florida; georgezimmerman; trayvon; trayvonmartin; zimmerman
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To: bboop

LOL.... yes, Holder would certainly be wetting himself.


41 posted on 07/14/2013 6:25:17 PM PDT by Gator113
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To: Sooth2222

Ouch.... I see what you mean.


42 posted on 07/14/2013 6:30:32 PM PDT by Gator113
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To: gov_bean_ counter
Even though they came to the correct conclusion,they did so with less information than they should have had available.

Well, they have it today, which should remove any lingering doubt.

Two THOUSAND Deleted Photos and texts, showing among other things, under-age porn, Heaps'o'stolen swag, Guns, Texts from the old man urging illegal gun sales, texts from "Brandi" a convicted burglar, Tracy's GF, and more than likely the Fagin in the teen burglary ring,
Whistle blower on deleted evidence fired
Tracy's Gang Affiliations
Trayvon's School Records

Hope this fired IT director was smart enough to copy and will go public with it. Hope he is smart enough to sue to get his job back, along with the demoted detective and replaced police chief (replaced by a black chief)

The MSM will ignore.

So far the demonstrations have been low key, at least compared to the Rodney King Riots. But the Sons of Obama will definitely amp up there anti-white activities ... so stay vigilant. Since the Usurpation, the natives have been acting out much more violently than usual, or so it seems to me.

The Mombasa MF is encouraging this, cynically exploiting the stupid. He hopes that the inevitable reaction to the planned violence will allow him to crack down harder on the opposition to his rule, IOW, those remaining folks who can read and write on the same day while chewing gum.

43 posted on 07/14/2013 6:40:32 PM PDT by Kenny Bunk ("Obama" The Movie. Introducing Reggie Love as "Monica.")
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To: pas

Every once in a while, Dersh stuns me. In this article, he did it twice.

The first one was siding with Zim’s side.

The second, as you mention, were his closing comments. How would anyone in their right mind want to walk a shaky neighborhood with nothing but a walkie talkie? That just makes you a challenging target. Maybe even an initiation for a gang. Steal a neighborhood watch guy’s walkie talkie.

Libs have to learn to think through their crazy ideas.


44 posted on 07/14/2013 6:42:01 PM PDT by Right Wing Assault (Dick Obama is more inexperienced now than he was before he was elected.)
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To: seekthetruth

Thanks, I will get on the suggestion as soon as I get going in the morning.


45 posted on 07/14/2013 6:52:12 PM PDT by 3D-JOY
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To: bboop
Dershowitz is an appeals attorney. Holder (Che Guevara to Obama's Fidel) springs any crap on Zimmerman, it will be back to ground Zero.

This trial was of course, an absolute triumph for Obama. He has solidified his base among the unruly dole-natives of the ghetto and given his Lefties a new Alger Hiss, a new Rosenberg Duo, to talk about.

I told my kids I didn't ever understand a word Obama says. My kids said, "That's OK, Pa, you're not supposed to." And that FRiends, is division.

46 posted on 07/14/2013 6:53:40 PM PDT by Kenny Bunk ("Obama" The Movie. Introducing Reggie Love as "Monica.")
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To: 1rudeboy

They will need him in federal court, which is entirely about politics. If you have no political muscle you are finished.


47 posted on 07/14/2013 7:52:49 PM PDT by sunrise_sunset
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Don’t be distracted. The Federal government is going to use sleight of hand, to keep our attention focussed on riots and demonstrations like the ones in Oakland, San Francisco and elsewhere, to try and give Boehner and Cantor breathing room to force amnesty for illegal aliens down our throats. DON’T LET THEM DO THIS!!


48 posted on 07/14/2013 10:19:32 PM PDT by Piranha (We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst.)
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To: seekthetruth

Probably not going to help. Scott was complicit in moving the Zimmerman trial forward.


49 posted on 07/14/2013 11:14:22 PM PDT by Cannoneer (The purpose of power is to maintain power.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
This is what I just sent the Governor from his website:

Sir first I'd like to request that you immediately order a full and comprehensive investigation into the actions of State Attorney Angela Cory during the entire George Zimmerman arrest and trial for clear prosecutorial misconduct in not providing the defense with timely void dire documents as required by state law. I'd also like to request that you order an immediate Judicial Qualification Commission report on the judge in that case for clear bias resulting in malfeasance and conduct unbecoming a judicial official in the state of Florida.

Both of those officials make me somewhat ashamed to say I live in the State of Florida. Somewhat. But then I remember that thanks to the wonderful laws in our state this innocent man went free and he will likely be successful in avoiding both a federal prosecution and a wrongful death lawsuit mounted by the decedents family. God Bless the GUN-shine State!

50 posted on 07/15/2013 7:54:58 AM PDT by ExSoldier (Stand up and be counted... OR LINE UP AND BE NUMBERED...)
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To: seekthetruth
***write to Governor Scott and request that he immediately order a full and comprehensive investigation***

Ha! I would just be satisfied to hear him warn the Black Panthers et al that the laws of Florida will be enforced to the fullest in the face of illegal bounties and ransoms. I have come to see that Gov. Scott is an unprincipled coward! He sicked this unethical prosecutor onto Zimmerman with no guidance to what is tolerable.

What Democrap would be worse?

51 posted on 07/15/2013 8:04:46 AM PDT by Bob Ireland (The Democrat Party is a criminal enterprise)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Pam Bondi got political ally Angela Corey on George Zimmerman case
.."..Bondi has been a key part of the scheme to enrich her race-motivated friends, Benjamin Crump and Daryl Parks – Trayvon family attorneys, from the beginning "...

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52 posted on 07/15/2013 8:27:53 AM PDT by Elle Bee
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To: seekthetruth
Pam Bondi got political ally Angela Corey on George Zimmerman case
.."..Bondi has been a key part of the scheme to enrich her race-motivated friends, Benjamin Crump and Daryl Parks – Trayvon family attorneys, from the beginning "...

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53 posted on 07/15/2013 8:37:46 AM PDT by Elle Bee
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To: Cannoneer

Yes he was. However I believe he was following Pam Bondi’s advise to appoint State Attorney Angela Corey.

I WILL hold Governor Scott accountable if he does NOT call for a complete investigation of Angela Corey’s actions from the very beginning of George Zimmerman’s arrest and through the trial.


54 posted on 07/15/2013 11:13:05 AM PDT by seekthetruth (I want a Commander In Chief who honors and supports our Military!)
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To: seekthetruth
Probably not going to happen either. Minorities have a slam dunk with libs and Republicans continue to fall prey to their race baiting even thought they never garner a vote that way. Scott has shown that he to can act on pressure and avoid principle.

And the legal community will not force the issue that Corey committed libel calling Zimmerman a murderer even after the verdict.

55 posted on 07/15/2013 5:03:08 PM PDT by Cannoneer (The purpose of power is to maintain power.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Scott, Bondi, Cory, de la Racebaiter - long prison terms.
56 posted on 07/15/2013 5:10:28 PM PDT by sitetest (If Roe is not overturned, no unborn child will ever be protected in law.)
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