What do you think of George Zimmerman's recent arrest on domestic violence? Does his recent arrest lead us deeper into the true nature of who George Zimmerman is?
It calls his character into question and with it everything we thought we knew about the verdict in the Trayvon Martin trial. The rabid supporters of his and the verdict forget that we only had his word that Martin was the aggressor. In the absence of any physical evidence proving otherwise, Zimmerman's word was good enough for an acquittal. But in the court of public opinion, things have changed. Let's be clear, Zimmerman is being accused of a lot more than garden variety domestic violence. First, police have now responded to two domestic violence incidents with two separate women in less than three months - and this in less than five months since his acquittal. Now we have him allegedly pointing a loaded gun at his new girlfriend and apparently barricading himself in the house after police arrived on the scene. Add to this the earlier history of violent incidents including resisting arrests and it is becoming clear that Zimmerman is a liar and a habitually violent and frequently out of control man who should never have been allowed to possess a gun. Given that, why should we give him the benefit of the doubt about Martin or anything else? This man is a public menace. And some of his ardent supporters on the right better hope that he and they don't have more blood on their hands real soon.
George Zimmerman Murder Trial?
Never heard of only six jurors.. but after investigateing ; The size of the jury is to provide a "cross-section" of the public. In Williams v. Florida, 399 U.S. 78 (1970), the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that a Florida state jury of six was sufficient, and that "the 12-man panel is not a necessary ingredient of "trial by jury," and that respondent's refusal to impanel more than the six members provided for by Florida law did not violate petitioner's Sixth Amendment rights as applied to the States through the Fourteenth."[14] In Brownlee v The Queen (2001) 207 CLR 278, the High Court of Australia unanimously held that a jury of 12 members was not an essential feature of "trial by jury" in section 80 of the Australian Constitution. P
What did you think of the Zimmerman verdict?
From a US perspective, Tim Dees has summed this question up nicely. From a UK perspective I will simply add that Zimmerman would have been convicted, possibly for murder with intent. Certainly for Manslaughter.Obviously certain variables come into play such as pistols are illegal in the UK etc. If we disregard those for a minute and replace pistol with legal weapon Zimmerman still would have been convicted. The UK has a precedence of punishing individuals who attempt to use unreasonable force. It is relatively unreasonable to believe Trayvon would have killed Zimmerman with his bare hands. A defence of I was fearing for my life would not stand up to scrutiny when the defendant is in possession of weapon that can be used to threaten an attacker. Across the pond, the general legal consensus (I can only speak for my Law School and Legal Society/Forums but it is broadly reflective) is that - By following the victim, Zimmerman was unnecessarily attempting to conduct a law enforcement action after being advised not to. Had Zimmerman remained in his car, Trayvon would still be alive.It cannot be forgotten that prior to his death and at the time of his death Trayvon was not guilty of a crime. Allegations of assault against Zimmerman remain unproven. It cannot be held that Trayvon caused his own death. Individuals reserve the right to challenge those that display suspicious behaviour towards their person. Trayvon was within his rights to question Zimmerman's motives. Lastly, given the prior actions of Zimmerman (intent to interfere) and the prior actions of Trayvon (walking peacefully) it can be reasonably held that Trayvon did not escalate the conflict. He even took the time to make a call indicating his unease at being followed. An unease which later turned out to be accurate as Trayvon was shot by the man he was suspicious of.In Scotland the verdict may have been similar to that in the United States since Scotland maintains the 'Not Proven' verdict. In the rest of the UK, Zimmerman would go to jail. Based on my cultural upbringing I find it appalling that the verdict has been returned the way it has, I find it an indictment of the legal system which values a loophole over reasoning. A clear example of the letter of the law versus spirit of the law. Zimmerman should have gone to jail.Alas, he didn't. Unless Federal charges are levied, the judgement must stand and Zimmerman is innocent.
How does George Zimmerman earn his living?
During his 2014 divorce proceedings he listed his assets as being $14,000 including his truck, $300 remaining in his legal defense fund (which was once $400,000) and $650 in cash. His liabilities were listed as $2.5 million in legal bills. The documents say he has no home and no job but spends $3,304 per month. So, on paper at least, he's broke and homeless.
Be The Jury: Is George Zimmerman Innocent Or Guilty?
not guilty
Is Ryan Zimmerman of the Washington Nationals jewish?
Don't know third baseman Ryan Zimmerman's religious affiliation as he lists no biography on the Nationals website. I would bet that centerfielder Ryan Church is not Jewish, however.
Did George Zimmerman kill Trayvon Martin, yes or no ?
Yes. He got out of his car, after being instructed not to by 911 operatives. He followed Trayvon around and confronted him. The only 'suspicious activity' Trayvon was guilty of was WWB -walking while black. He was in his own neighbourhood, walking home from the store, carrying candy. He was doing NOTHING wrong. Zimmerman still decided he was a no-good-thug and called the cops on him, followed him, confronted him, and shot him. Eyewitnesses have conflicting stories as to who was beating on who, but you can't question that Zimmerman's was the first act of aggression, in stalking Martin. Trayvon Martin is dead, by George Zimmerman's hand. Yes, he murdered him.
Would you consider Zimmerman a 'hero' for killing Trayvon Martin?
EDIT:I like how the person who asked this question responds with fallacies to the answers, and then deletes everything when she gets exposed for her lies.Thanks for the RFA.A “hero” - no.He was “imprudent” for getting himself into a situation where he became the victim of an attack.He reacted properly to what could have become a deadly (for him) encounter.He was attacked by a physically larger more fit individual, pinned to the ground, and was being beaten in the face.He got lucky. He could have just as easily been knocked-out, gone into a coma and died.He was lucky. He’s no hero.