Trayvon Martin

[Upset]

Jury members won't be speaking with the media. Perhaps that may be the smartest thing right now.

Yeah, I wouldn't want to be interviewed. And if they want their privacy, they are entitled to it. Juries shouldn't be making decisions based on fear of what might happen to them afterward.

[findadeathaddict]

If you think that's appalling, you should read some of the posts on Tampa Bay Craigslist. Disgraceful.

I think I will pass. It will just piss me off even more.

[RiotBoots]

Recent Tweet from Trayvon's mom.. "Lord during my darkest hour I lean on you. You are all that I have. At the end of the day, GOD is still in control. Thank you all for your prayers and support. I will love you forever Trayvon!!! In the name of Jesus!!!"
http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1rlbgeq

His dad's Twitter- https://twitter.com/BTraymartin9

[midnitelamp]

I don't think "stand you ground" applied in this case as Zimmerman waived immunity under that law in pre-trial.

[PurrPurr]

Recent Tweet from Trayvon's mom.. "Lord during my darkest hour I lean on you. You are all that I have. At the end of the day, GOD is still in control. Thank you all for your prayers and support. I will love you forever Trayvon!!! In the name of Jesus!!!"
http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1rlbgeq

His dad's Twitter- https://twitter.com/BTraymartin9

Even during this time, they've had more class and dignity than most people.

[endsleigh03]

If you think that's appalling, you should read some of the posts on Tampa Bay Craigslist. Disgraceful.

For a long time I have been closely watching and reading all of the comments sections in all of the articles concerning this case and am not at all shocked to find out people are celebrating this.

[findadeathaddict]

Even during this time, they've had more class and dignity than most people.

They sure have.

[Upset]

I don't think "stand you ground" applied in this case as Zimmerman waived immunity under that law in pre-trial.

Yes. He claimed simple self-defense, in the end.

[Enoch Powell]

Bear with me here, I must say I am deeply saddened by the Trayvon Martin verdict. We must accept it and make peaceful changes but the verdict just flies in the face of common sense to me. I am so sad for Trayvon's parents. I had hoped the jury would find for manslaughter. How do you accept that a 17 yr old walks down a street, can be racially profiled, then killed and nobody is accountable for it. The "stand your ground" law apparently does not apply to young black men. Did anyone think of putting themselves in Trayvon's shoes and wondered what he must have felt when he realized he was being followed by a strange man? At some point, he must have realized that the guy following him had a gun. This is just scary. I am so sorry.

What violates common sense is to even arrest Zimmerman, much less try him. The pressure to put the guy on trial came from the highest levels -- the Obama White House -- who brought the mayor of Sanford in to lean on him and paid Al Sharpton to lead demonstrations against Zimmerman. The media joined in with fabrications of "evidence" and false statements about Zimmerman even releasing to the public his social security number.

This was an attempt to racially railroad George Zimmerman and it failed. It is as much a defeat for Obama and the race hustlers as it is a victory for Zimmerman.

Let the riots begin.

[endsleigh03]

George can walk right out and retain ownership of his gun. He may really need it now after all that has happened but I wonder how reluctant he would be to pull it.....

[MiraculousMandarin]

I was thinking about ignoring some people that I don't like and moving on with my life, but now I guess I can lure them into a physical confrontation, shoot and kill them, and it'll all be good.

[rahboni]

What violates common sense is to even arrest Zimmerman, much less try him. The pressure to put the guy on trial came from the highest levels -- the Obama White House -- who brought the mayor of Sanford in to lean on him and paid Al Sharpton to lead demonstrations against Zimmerman. The media joined in with fabrications of "evidence" and false statements about Zimmerman even releasing to the public his social security number.

This was an attempt to racially railroad George Zimmerman and it failed. It is as much a defeat for Obama and the race hustlers as it is a victory for Zimmerman.

Agreed...it's known that Eric Holder "interfered" with the Judge. The former sheriff has said there was nothing to go forward on, then got resigned/fired.

While I don't necessarily agree with the way things happened, under the laws of Florida, he is free to go. I respect that...(under penalty of my GF's astonishment & verbal outbursts towards me & anyone else who will hear her)

[Enoch Powell]

I was thinking about ignoring some people that I don't like and moving on with my life, but now I guess I can lure them into a physical confrontation, shoot and kill them, and it'll all be good.

No, you can't and neither could Zimmerman. That's not what happened in this case either.

[Jenivere2011]

Justice is served. It was self-defense. I am fine with the verdict, because the prosecution couldn't prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that Zimmerman was guilty. Simple as that.


This is also a point to be recognized:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/...,2426704.story


Pics of Nude underage girls, a clump of jewelry on bed, a hand holding a semi-automatic gun, and pictures of marijuana plants were all found on Trayvon's phone. Also, there was a conversation regarding his suspension from school for fighting. He wasn't an innocent little baby.

This case would've been appealed, if he would've been convicted. There was too much evidence withheld.

Now, on to the Jodi Arias trial.

[SomeChick]

I think the family will probably go the civil suit route now, ala the OJ case.

[Upset]

I think the family will probably go the civil suit route now, ala the OJ case.

They actually already have a case pending. Sharpton was talking about it. Their chances will be much better, as "preponderance of the evidence" is a much lower threshold than "beyond a reasonable doubt". Look what happened with OJ...

[Enoch Powell]

The Feds may charge Zimmerman with violating Trayvon Martin's civil rights. This is how the federal government exacts retribution when it loses and gets around our fundamental rights against being tried twice.

[McMorbid]

I hadn't even considered that. If they can find any violation of federal law he could be tried in federal court. That's how the feds nailed all the old KKK guys here. I remember case that was tried in federal court because the crime was on government land. I actually started a thread on I believe.

[Squishy]

All is quiet here in Florida so far. My boss didn't allow discussion of the case among employees. Good call.
The roads were busy, but no horns or yelling.

[Upset]

Jesus, I'm starting to wish Zimmerman had been found guilty, just so I wouldn't have to read so much stupid shit on Facebook.

[cindyt]

I just saw one nasty comment on my page. She had a pi of TM and another murdered blak boy and "Zimmerman should die and these two be alive." Notice this is in present tense.

[Upset]

I just saw one nasty comment on my page. She had a pi of TM and another murdered blak boy and "Zimmerman should die and these two be alive." Notice this is in present tense.

Yes, I saw a couple of people inciting violence. Also, so many people who didn't know anything about the case, and clearly didn't pay attention to it until the verdict. Made me appreciate this thread even more than I already did. I disagreed with a lot of what was posted here, but I think we all at least made an effort to be well informed.

[Stevie Lynn]

Yes, I saw a couple of people inciting violence. Also, so many people who didn't know anything about the case, and clearly didn't pay attention to it until the verdict. Made me appreciate this thread even more than I already did. I disagreed with a lot of what was posted here, but I think we all at least made an effort to be well informed.

I was just talking with my BF about this tonight. How I got so much information from this thread and glad I didn't have to rely on "The News"
I keep seeing a post on FB about riots in Miami, but nothing on the News. Wonder if it's even true.

[cindyt]

I haven't seen anything about riots on Atlanta Journal Constitution or FOX, nor the Miami Herald either. All I see online index is the police bracing for riots.

[dia846]

Recent Tweet from Trayvon's mom.. "Lord during my darkest hour I lean on you. You are all that I have. At the end of the day, GOD is still in control. Thank you all for your prayers and support. I will love you forever Trayvon!!! In the name of Jesus!!!"
http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1rlbgeq

His dad's Twitter- https://twitter.com/BTraymartin9

[Stevie Lynn]

I'm starting to think it's not true. (hopefully) I'm pretty sure it would be on some news channel.

[Upset]

I was just talking with my BF about this tonight. How I got so much information from this thread and glad I didn't have to rely on "The News"
I keep seeing a post on FB about riots in Miami, but nothing on the News. Wonder if it's even true.

I also saw some stuff about riots in Miami on FB. This is supposed to be video of it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=tBtSN7-zoj0

[SomeChick]

So far what's happening is people are quietly and peacefully showing their support of the Martin family outside the courthouse.

[Stevie Lynn]

Thanks SomeChick, that's good to know

[SomeChick]

YW. It was just on the news.

[MiraculousMandarin]

I also saw some stuff about riots in Miami on FB. This is supposed to be video of it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=tBtSN7-zoj0

That is actually footage of the riots in Vancouver from 2011.

[dia846]

Lovely message from Trayvon's mother. She has such grace and dignity, and know she is a heartbroken woman since that awful night.

[Upset]

That is actually footage of the riots in Vancouver from 2011.

Thanks. I was kind of skeptical.

[Poster X]

NAACP calls on Obama admin to pursue civil rights charges against Zimmerman

http://dailycaller.com/2013/07/13/na...#ixzz2Z086h87z

[MiraculousMandarin]

Thanks. I was kind of skeptical.

It does seem like there may be a few people acting out in Oakland though.
Here's a live feed.
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/live

[pumpkin76]

Justice is served. It was self-defense. I am fine with the verdict, because the prosecution couldn't prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that Zimmerman was guilty. Simple as that.


This is also a point to be recognized:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/...,2426704.story


Pics of Nude underage girls, a clump of jewelry on bed, a hand holding a semi-automatic gun, and pictures of marijuana plants were all found on Trayvon's phone. Also, there was a conversation regarding his suspension from school for fighting. He wasn't an innocent little baby.

This case would've been appealed, if he would've been convicted. There was too much evidence withheld.

Now, on to the Jodi Arias trial.

I agree. I didn't really follow the case that much, but I am so sick of people bringing race into these trials.

[cindyt]

In San Fran, too. LA Times crime section. Just scroll on down and there are several items. http://crime.latimes.com/

[pumpkin76]

I think the family will probably go the civil suit route now, ala the OJ case.

I agree.

[MiraculousMandarin]

Uh oh. They're starting fires and becoming "increasingly violent" now.
http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/10182/web

[cindyt]

Not surprised. The stoops of Atlanta will probably do their part, too. That's what happened during the Rodney King thingy.

[dstrattenfan]

The Feds may charge Zimmerman with violating Trayvon Martin's civil rights. This is how the federal government exacts retribution when it loses and gets around our fundamental rights against being tried twice.

I seriously doubt that

[Phillip]

The verdict threw me for a loop especially since they ask for clarification on Manslaughter.

[madeline]

I hope Zimmerman is leaving Florida, since it appears murder is legal there. Just saying.

[Richard Cranium]

There will be no civil case due to Florida law:

1) Section 776.032 (2): Dissuades and discourages police from arresting a person who claims: "self-defense" under the "Stand Your Ground Law" where there are no direct eye-witnesses, and
2) Section 776.032 (3): Prohibits family of victim from suing the killer in Civil Court for "Wrongful Death."


Florida "Stand Your Ground Law" Statute 776.012
"A person who is not engaged in an UNLawful activity and who is attacked in any other place where he or she has a right to be has no duty to retreat and has the right to stand his or her ground and meet force with force, including deadly force if he or she reasonably believes it is necessary to do so to prevent death or great bodily harm to himself or herself or another or to prevent the commission of a forcible felony."

[McMorbid]

Zimmerman didn't use stand your ground. He used self defense. He can however use stand your ground to argue against a civil trial. That's why the civil trial is pending. Zimmerman waived his rights to syg pre trial.

[endsleigh03]

MSNBC's Tamron Hall showed a pic Friday of Trayvon dead on the ground, supposedly it was an accident and she apologized. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0....html?ir=Media One of the comments below really struck me, it said GZ set into motion a chain of events that resulted in the death of TM. Bingo, that.

[Upset]

The verdict threw me for a loop especially since they ask for clarification on Manslaughter.

When they asked for the clarification on manslaughter, I just took that to mean murder was off the table, and that they were choosing between manslaughter and acquittal.

[Elixson]

MSNBC's Tamron Hall showed a pic Friday of Trayvon dead on the ground, supposedly it was an accident and she apologized. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0....html?ir=Media One of the comments below really struck me, it said GZ set into motion a chain of events that resulted in the death of TM. Bingo, that.

No, Trayvon Martin set his own demise into motion when he decided to attack George Zimmerman instead of going on his own way. Fortunately for Zimmerman, he had a gun to protect himself.

Tamron Hall and MSNBC are a joke.

[Seagorath]

Happy it's over. Now, we can move on with our lives. Maybe the media will start picking up some of these other "juicy" murder trials soon. Death Hags need more than just ONE GIANT trial at a time.

At least I do.

[Elixson]

Trayvon supporters, the "Freedom Socialist Party" in Oakland: