George Zimmerman back to jail for ‘falsehoods.’ Will they influence trial?
In revoking the bond, Judge Lester said Zimmerman, who is currently in hiding, shouldn’t be able to benefit from “material falsehoods.” The judge also immediately placed Zimmerman under a “no bond” status, meaning he’ll likely spend the rest of his time awaiting trial in a Seminole County jail cell. The judge gave Zimmerman 48 hours to report to jail.
As prosecutors released nearly all their evidence in the case to the public last month, it increasingly appeared like Zimmerman’s original statement – that he shot Trayvon after fearing for his life as the boy pummeled him – had credence. Medical statements showed he had a broken nose and cuts on the back of his head, and several witnesses corroborated that Zimmerman was on the receiving end of a beating after getting out of his car to follow Trayvon.
Prosecutors say Zimmerman is culpable because he “profiled” the boy as a criminal, ignored a dispatcher’s warning about following Trayvon, and then “confronted” him. While the state’s Stand Your Ground law allows people to defend themselves with lethal force in public areas, it does not protect those who instigate a fight.
Some legal experts, including Harvard’s Alan Dershowitz, have accused chief prosecutor Angela Corey of folding under public pressure to charge Zimmerman with second degree murder, arguing there’s not enough evidence to support the charges. It’s a notion Ms. Corey has denied.
But having the judge in essence calling Zimmerman a liar before he even has a chance to take the stand in his defense may dramatically change the tenor and perception of the case by boosting the prosecution’s contention that Zimmerman is not a trustworthy person. Because Zimmerman is the only living witness to the exact events of that night, a jury will have to weigh his credibility as he defends himself against a crime that carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.
JUSTICE FOR TAYVON
CNN BREAKING
George Zimmerman surrendered to authorities in Florida on Sunday and was taken into custody at the Seminole County Jail.
Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer, is facing charges in the shooting of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin in a gated community in Sanford in February. Zimmerman argues he acted in self-defense.
What’s in the dark comes to the light! Keep a prayer going for the Martin family. Pray that justice is served. Zimmerman has lied repeatedly from day one.
Btw, granny is borrowing y’all picture, “Reserved for George Zimmerman.”
Hi Ms. Granny. You borrow whatever you like. 3 Chics kindly shares. :-) We’re sending Blessings to The Martin family, and we trust that justice will be served.
I think the SECOND PASSPORT is what’s gonna land the murderer in jail.
I will remind folks that this POS wanted to forego a ‘speedy trial’.
throw his ass in general population
and ICAM with no ‘ speedy trial’.
Zimmerman’s a PIECE-O-SHIT. I’lls ay it!
LOL GZ; your suite awaits you!!!!
Zimmerman needs to be TRIED in a court of his PEERS!
Do not pass go, do not collect $200,000 is more like it.
Frankly, I’m shocked. Somebody finally used common sense in determining this lying child murderer pulled a bait and switch on them.
LOL Hi ShyLurker. This whole crime has been shabbily mishandled for jump.My 10 year old nephew could investigate, try and convict Zimmerman; that’s how much common sense and smarts he has over these shoddy characters masquerading as lawyers and judges.