Harvard Law Prof Alan Dershowitz, on Zimmerman's arrest

I just keep thinking that Zimmerman's getting shafted. Assuming that he acted completely in self defence and had no choice but to kill Trayvon, his life is being made a living Hell for no legitimate reason. The fact that the special prosecutor left out exculpatory information from the affidavit is not part of "our system of justice"; according to Dershowitz it's unethical and possibly criminal (perjury).

I just keep thinking that Zimmerman's getting shafted. Assuming that he acted completely in self defence and had no choice but to kill Trayvon, his life is being made a living Hell for no legitimate reason. The fact that the special prosecutor left out exculpatory information from the affidavit is not part of "our system of justice"; according to Dershowitz it's unethical and possibly criminal (perjury). Originally Posted by joe bloe

Do you think that a teenagers was shafted for walking around with a box of Skittles in his hand?

Do you want someone to follow you with a gun after you buy a box of Skittles?

I have no idea wtf happened. I have not followed this case. I do know that a kid got killed by some wanna be cop. He was doing nothig illegal from what little I know.

Do you want a state where I can follow you around with a gun and if you confront me to find out wtf I am doing, I can shoot and kill you?

Let the jury decide the case after both parties present their case.

Not sure we here on a hooker board are in a position to judge this case like we seem to be doing.

WTF, this case is being tried on every talk Forum on the Internet.

If there is a "National Tiddlywinks" site, I bet they have a forum so who ever does that can share views on political and social matters.

WTF, this case is being tried on every talk Forum on the Internet.

If there is a "National Tiddlywinks" site, I bet they have a forum so who ever does that can share views on political and social matters. Originally Posted by Jackie S

Yea but that will count is the one with 12 jurors.

Do you think that a teenagers was shafted for walking around with a box of Skittles in his hand?

Do you want someone to follow you with a gun after you buy a box of Skittles?

I have no idea wtf happened. I have not followed this case. I do know that a kid got killed by some wanna be cop. He was doing nothig illegal from what little I know.

Do you want a state where I can follow you around with a gun and if you confront me to find out wtf I am doing, I can shoot and kill you?

Let the jury decide the case after both parties present their case.

Not sure we here on a hooker board are in a position to judge this case like we seem to be doing. Originally Posted by WTF

I don't have time to deal with all of the stupidity in your post. So I'll address the stupidist statement. "He was doing nothing illegal from what little I know". I have to commend you for admitting that you know little.

Trayvon assaulted Zimmerman. Assault is illegal. Trayvon broke Zimmerman's nose and had him down the ground pounding his head into a sidewalk. We know this because of eye witness accounts. Zimmerman should not have been charged and should not go to trial. If the circumstances of this case were the same, except that Trayvon was white and Zimmerman was black, the case would have been presented to a grand jury and they would have no billed. Zimmerman is being used as a scapegoat to appease an angry mob and to advance the political career of the special prosecutor.

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It's not relevant that Trayvon was carrying a bag of Skittles.

The arrest affidavit. I think its hilarious that they include the detail that Martin bought Skittles and Ice Tea but at the end the document says: "The facts mentioned in this Affidavit are not a complete recitation of all the pertitent facts and evidence in this case but only are presented for a determination of Probably Cause for Second Degree Murder."

No mention of any wounds Zimmerman suffered, no mention of the eye witness who saws Martin beating Zimmerman, propagates the misinformation that Martin was trying to get home and the "police told him to stop pursuit."

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/document...c_id=118653372

lets get this straight ?? a neighborhood or community watch dog sees a person
walking in his community, with a i pad or what ever, with a hoodie, picks up a gun
calls an enforcement and says there is an intruder in the community is TOLD TO STAND DOWN. proccedes to challenge the indivudal,no telling when he put his hands on him,and best guess is the young man ( 17 ) probably didnt have wiskers, turned and the "Z "man "packin"his heat to keep the playing field even, gets hit in the face
( best guess ) gets pissed cause the young man wouldnt back down, does what a
( hero ? ) would do.. shoot the kid.. hello . he needs a trial, so he can learn where his place in society is..Prision is too good.. the swamps of new Guennia, with wild dogs chasing him..really, he couldnt defend him self from a 17 yr old young man with a i pad ??

The arrest affidavit. I think its hilarious that they include the detail that Martin bought Skittles and Ice Tea but at the end the document says: "The facts mentioned in this Affidavit are not a complete recitation of all the pertitent facts and evidence in this case but only are presented for a determination of Probably Cause for Second Degree Murder."

No mention of any wounds Zimmerman suffered, no mention of the eye witness who saws Martin beating Zimmerman, propagates the misinformation that Martin was trying to get home and the "police told him to stop pursuit."

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/document...c_id=118653372 Originally Posted by gnadfly

A special prosecutor should be appointed to prosecute the current special prosecutor for her perjurious affidavit. She is not allowed to deliberately leave out exculpatory evidence from the affidavit; that's a felony. Zimmerman is being tried in a kangaroo court.

lets get this straight ?? a neighborhood or community watch dog sees a person
walking in his community, with a i pad or what ever, with a hoodie, picks up a gun
calls an enforcement and says there is an intruder in the community is TOLD TO STAND DOWN. proccedes to challenge the indivudal,no telling when he put his hands on him,and best guess is the young man ( 17 ) probably didnt have wiskers, turned and the "Z "man "packin"his heat to keep the playing field even, gets hit in the face
( best guess ) gets pissed cause the young man wouldnt back down, does what a
( hero ? ) would do.. shoot the kid.. hello . he needs a trial, so he can learn where his place in society is..Prision is too good.. the swamps of new Guennia, with wild dogs chasing him..really, he couldnt defend him self from a 17 yr old young man with a i pad ?? Originally Posted by blueeyes987

Stop drinking the Kool-Aid out of the toilet

gnadfly
i dont it's where you get your nourishment..

That you think that's nourishment is consistent with your command of the facts.

your the one who alluded to where you get nourishment

The Zimmerman hearing. The synopsis:


D = Defense / P = Prosecution

D - Do you have any evidence that supports who started the fight? P - No

D - Do you have any evidence in your investigation to date that contradicts or conflicts with his (Zimmerman's) contention that he...
Turned back to his car - P - No
That Martin assaulted first - P - No

P - The shooting was in close proximity. Powder burns were on the sweatshirt. Stippling on Martin to indicate close proximity.

D - Is the evidence inconsistent with Zimmerman saying his head was being hit on the ground? P - No

D - What are the injuries? P - Two lacerations to the back of his head.

D - Could it have been from his head hitting the ground? P - Yes

D - Have you asked Zimmerman for medical records showing that his nose was broken? P - No

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw0Shw075mo

blue, the lacerations on the back of your head are from the toilet seat.

The Zimmerman hearing. The synopsis:


D = Defense / P = Prosecution

D - Do you have any evidence that supports who started the fight? P - No

D - Do you have any evidence in your investigation to date that contradicts or conflicts with his (Zimmerman's) contention that he...
Turned back to his car - P - No
That Martin assaulted first - P - No

P - The shooting was in close proximity. Powder burns were on the sweatshirt. Stippling on Martin to indicate close proximity.

D - Is the evidence inconsistent with Zimmerman saying his head was being hit on the ground? P - No

D - What are the injuries? P - Two lacerations to the back of his head.

D - Could it have been from his head hitting the ground? P - Yes

D - Have you asked Zimmerman for medical records showing that his nose was broken? P - No

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw0Shw075mo

blue, the lacerations on the back of your head are from the toilet seat. Originally Posted by gnadfly

P - Would the kid be dead if you had not taken it upon yourself to follow him? D - No he would not be dead if I had not followed this kid with Skittles.

I don't have time to deal with all of the stupidity in your post. So I'll address the stupidist statement. "He was doing nothing illegal from what little I know". I have to commend you for admitting that you know little.

. Originally Posted by joe bloe

What was he doing illegal? Walking through the wrong neighborhood with a bag of Skittles?

Look, if you walk through my neighborhood and I follow you and we get into a fight, Whose fault is that?

Trayvon assaulted Zimmerman. Assault is illegal. Trayvon broke Zimmerman's nose and had him down the ground pounding his head into a sidewalk. We know this because of eye witness accounts. Zimmerman should not have been charged and should not go to trial. If the circumstances of this case were the same, except that Trayvon was white and Zimmerman was black, the case would have been presented to a grand jury and they would have no billed. Zimmerman is being used as a scapegoat to appease an angry mob and to advance the political career of the special prosecutor.

. Originally Posted by joe bloe

Well forgive me, I did not know you were an eyewitness to this! Tell them Judge joe blow is on this one!

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It's not relevant that Trayvon was carrying a bag of Skittles. Originally Posted by joe bloe

Well lets just say it is not my weapon of choice when I am out looking for trouble!