Zimmerman set free on $150k bond...

[Harmon]

Bond was set at $150,000 for George Zimmerman, who also took the stand to apologize to Trayvon Martin's family during the hearing in his second-degree murder case.

Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for shooting and killing 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in February.

12:15 - De la Rionda asks the media to be patient and wait for the trial.

12:10 - De la Rionda says he will not get into the specifics of the case, says the facts of the case will come out at trial.

12:07 p.m. - Prosecutor Bernie de la Rionda speaks to the media.

11:51 a.m. - Press conference with Martin family attorneys is over.

11:49 - Martin family attorney Jasmine Rand says there was some very important evidence presented in regards to Zimmerman's criminal history.

11:44 - Martin family attorney Natalie Jackson calls Zimmerman's apology insulting to the family.

11:41 - "Why today, when he made all those statements to the police, why not show remorse there if he was sincerely apologetic for killing this child,? said Crump. Crump says Trayvon?s father had tears in his eyes during the hearing.

11:39 - Martin Family attorney Benjamin Crump speaks to the media.

11:35 - Press Conference with Zimmerman's attorney, Mark O'Mara, ends.

11:32 - Trayvon Martin's family left the courthouse, did not talk to the media.

11:30 - "It?s easy to say we?re pandering to the family. That was not George?s purpose. The purpose was to look at the request from mom and respond to it. There?s a human side where a young man?s life was lost and that should not be ignored," said O'Mara.

11:28 - O'Mara says that what Zimmerman said on the stand is all that he wanted to say.

11:23 - In a press conference after the hearing, O'Mara says he saw Trayvon Martin's mother say she wanted to hear from Zimmerman, and his client wanted to respond.

11:15 - The bond hearing is over.

11:11 - Orders no contact with the victim's family. No possession of firearms. No consumption of alcohol. Sets a curfew. Must advise the sheriff's office of his location every three days.

11:10 - Judge Lester sets bond at $150,000 with some conditions. Zimmerman will not be released today.

11:04 - De la Rionda says the state's position is that Zimmerman has a past of violent crimes that show a lack of adhering to authority, based on the crime the bond should be none or $1 million.

11:02 - O'Mara asks for $15,000 and to allow him to leave the state, and keep his location secret via a gps monitoring device.

10:59 - Zimmerman steps down off the stand. Sybrina Fulton does not look at him.

10:54 - "I wanted to say I am sorry for the loss of your son. I did not how old he was. I thought he was a little bit younger than I am, and I did not know if he was armed or not," said Zimmerman.

10:53 - Zimmerman stands to make a statement to the court

10:52 - O'Mara presents a copy of Zimmerman's medical records regarding his broken nose.

10:46 - Gilbreath says evidence says the gunshot was in close proximity due to powder burns on the sweatshirt and stippling.

10:44 - O'Mara asks if there is evidence that contradicts Zimmerman turned back to his car. Gilbreath says he has nothing to indicate he did or did not do that.

10:40 - Gilbreath says he does not know who started the fight.

10:38 - Gilbreath is asked about what evidence there is that Zimmerman followed Martin. Gilbreath said there was a witness that observed shadows or figures running by her residence. Gilbreath says a call Martin was on is also evidence.

10:35 - O'Mara objects to a line of questions from the prosecutor about a possible confrontation between Zimmerman and Martin.

10:30 - Prosecutor Bernie de la Rionda questions Gilbreath about the probable cause affidavit.

10:25 - Gilbreath says the State Attorney's Office did not personally analyze the audio recordings.

10:20 - O?Mara questions Gilbreath, underlining the following portion of the probable cause affidavit: ?Zimmerman who didn?t want the person he falsely assumed was going to commit a crime to get away before the police arrived.? O'Mara says investigators used "antagonist" words in the arresting affidavit.

10:15 - Investigator Dale Gilbreath is questioned about "profiling."

10:08 -- New witness: One of two investigators with the state Attorney's Office takes the stand.

10:05 -- Gladys Zimmerman says George volunteered as a mentor for young kids, and mentored two black kids in a rough neighborhood.

10:00 -- Gladys Zimmerman says she is aware her son is charged with second-degree murder. She is retired, and swears to abide by the conditions of bond, if granted. She says she is aware of George's previous arrests, and testified about George's history of coming to the defense of others.

9:51 -- Gladys Zimmerman, George's mother, calls in via phone.

9:50 -- Trayvon Martin's father, Tracy Martin, is seen chuckling after Zimmerman's father says he would "turn the other cheek." Robert Zimmerman says his son was always interested in criminal justice, and was aware of George's involvement in neighborhood watch. He says he saw scars on the back of George's head the morning after the shooting, after "his head was beaten in."

9:40 -- Robert Zimmerman Sr., George's father, calls in via phone. He vouches for his son, saying he will fulfill the conditions of bond, if granted. He says he is a disabled veteran, and does not have great income, and plans to put his home up for sale to help pay for his son's release.

9:35 -- Shelly Zimmerman says her husband has gone to anger management classes after a previous arrest for battery against an officer.

9:30 -- Shelly Zimmerman says she left Florida. While her husband was in hiding, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement was monitoring his activities. She also says she has gotten hate mail.

9:25 -- Shelly Zimmerman admits she was aware her husband has had prior incidents with police officers. She says she will show up for court, and testifies that she is a nurse and a student, but is currently not working.

9:15 -- Shelly Zimmerman, George's wife, calls in to the hearnig via telephone. She said she has been married to George for five years.

9:10 -- O'Mara turns over Zimmerman's passport to the court.

9:05 a.m. -- George Zimmerman is in Courtroom 5D, wearing a suit and tie. Attorney Mark O'Mara is seated at his right. Also in the courtroom are Florida state attorney Angela Corey, Trayvon Martin's parents and theri attorney, Benjamin Crump.

[Gouge]

[brassmonkey]

the justice system is a joke. look at all the people released over some shit that they didn't do. And im not just talking about blacks.

[BIGTYMER]

Originally Posted by brassmonkey

the justice system is a joke. look at all the people released over some shit that they didn't do. And im not just talking about blacks.

You watch Frontline on PBS? They just had a good story on CSI and how fingerprints aren't unique.

[brassmonkey]

Originally Posted by BIGTYMER

You watch Frontline on PBS? They just had a good story on CSI and how fingerprints aren't unique.

i haven't watched in a while. ill look that one up

[Rochard]

I see no reason why he can't be released. I believe he's guilty as sin, but we also have this "innocent until proven guilty". The only reason someone shouldn't be let out on bail is if they are a flight risk or a danger to society.

[brassmonkey]

Originally Posted by Rochard

I see no reason why he can't be released. I believe he's guilty as sin, but we also have this "innocent until proven guilty". The only reason someone shouldn't be let out on bail is if they are a flight risk or a danger to society.

too bad theirs no camera footage. yeah only in this country you can talk your way out of something. got to love that.

[Theo]

Painful log tto read...

[DarkJedi]

JUSTICE FOR ZIMMERMAN.

GODSPEED, LITTLE HISPANIC.


P.S.
I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY HIS BAIL WAS SO HIGH. HE TURNED HIMSELF IN AND ISN'T A FLIGHT RISK.

[Harmon]

Originally Posted by DarkJedi

JUSTICE FOR ZIMMERMAN.

GODSPEED, LITTLE HISPANIC.


P.S.
I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY HIS BAIL WAS SO HIGH. HE TURNED HIMSELF IN AND ISN'T A FLIGHT RISK.

15k is cheap for such a charge. 10%...

[Tom_PM]

Interesting read. 15k out of pocket and he can wait in a comfortable room somewhere. Guess it's neither here nor there at this point. I'm happy that it's being treated as if it matters when someone is shot, pretty much that simple.

[Just Alex]

Originally Posted by PR_Tom

Interesting read. 15k out of pocket and he can wait in a comfortable room somewhere. Guess it's neither here nor there at this point. I'm happy that it's being treated as if it matters when someone is shot, pretty much that simple.

He would've been shot had he not attacked another person.
If school bus driver that Trevon assaulted had a gun, he should've shot him than.

[2012]

[brassmonkey]

Originally Posted by 2012

[Dvae]

Originally Posted by brassmonkey

the justice system is a joke. look at all the people released over some shit that they didn't do. And im not just talking about blacks.

Really?

[CyberHustler]

The Zim's Bail Revoked - 48 hours to turn himself in

[brassmonkey]

Originally Posted by CyberHustler

The Zim's Bail Revoked - 48 hours to turn himself in

why?

[- Jesus Christ -]

Originally Posted by PR_Tom

I'm happy that it's being treated as if it matters when someone is shot

Unless its an Iraqi child, of course.

[Ayla_SquareTurtle]

Originally Posted by brassmonkey

why?

He lied about having over 130k in the bank and having gotten a second passport.

[brassmonkey]

Originally Posted by Ayla_SquareTurtle

He lied about having over 130k in the bank and having gotten a second passport.

yeah i just read the article his wife may get a perjury charge. lying during a murder case

[Just Alex]

Originally Posted by brassmonkey

yeah i just read the article his wife may get a perjury charge.

[brassmonkey]

Originally Posted by Just Alex

look it up his wife and some other family members lied. i hope he makes an example out of them!

[Just Alex]

Originally Posted by brassmonkey

look it up his wife and some other family members lied. i hope he makes an example out of them!

Sorry Jamal, ain't happening. No Kwanzaa in June for you.

[brassmonkey]

Originally Posted by Just Alex

Sorry Jamal, ain't happening. No Kwanzaa in June for you.

the truth is in the pudding. you think the arien brotherhood revoked the bail? nope!


A judge revoked bond today for George Zimmerman, who is accused of killing a Florida teenager in his gated community, and ordered the neighborhood watch captain to surrender himself in 48 hours. Prosecutors had filed a motion today to revoke his bond, accusing Zimmerman of ?deceiving? the court about his finances and his possession of a second passport, which he apparently acquired two weeks after the shooting.

?The court was led to believe that they didn?t have a single penny,? said prosecutor Bernie De La Rionda. ?If this [the money] wasn?t relevant to bond then why did they lie about it? I don?t know what other words to use besides that it was a blatant lie.?

In recordings of conversations released today during a court hearing, Zimmerman and his wife cryptically talk about his second passport in a safety deposit box they shared.
Although one of his passports was due to expire in May, prosecutors said today, Zimmerman applied for a second passport, informing the State Department that the original had been lost or stolen.

In some of the phone calls between the two, she is at a credit union that was linked to his PayPal account and speaking to a teller. The prosecution said that she was ?intimately involved in the deposit and transfer of funds and money into various accounts.?

In the conversations Zimmerman and his wife speak in code ? reducing the amounts in their financial accounts by a factor of 1,000. Prosecutors said the couple knew that their jailhouse conversations were likely being recorded.

Zimmerman is accused of tracking down and killing teenager Trayvon Martin, who caught the attention of the neighborhood watch captain in his gated Florida community.
The new documents show that Zimmerman had $135,000 in his bank account the day before his bail hearing ? in which he declared himself financially indigent.

The prosecution and defense also have banded together against more than a dozen media companies? demands to uncork another batch of sealed records that could reveal much more about both Zimmerman and Martin that night.

The attorneys for Zimmerman and the state will likely try to keep sealed Zimmerman?s statements to police, his text messages and the names and addresses of 22 witnesses who saw or heard the fighting between Zimmerman and Martin Feb. 26.

Both sides have argued that given the intense controversy and scrutiny over the shooting, keeping a lid on public information about the identity of witnesses and Zimmerman?s allegedly inconsistent statements given to police the night of the shooting would enable them to more fairly pursue justice.

However, the media companies countered that violates Florida?s especially open public records laws.

Zimmerman has claimed that he shot the unarmed 17-year-old Feb. 26 in self-defense.
The prosecution has accused the neighborhood watchman of ?profiling? Martin, who is black; following him; and entering into a confrontation that eventually led him to draw his weapon and shoot Martin in the chest.

Zimmerman?s attorney Mark O?Mara wrote on his blog that once he receives all the evidence from the state he will begin deposing about 50 witnesses, including experts. He added the trial is now not expected to begin until 2013.

O?Mara has brought on a new co-counsel to help him with the case, Orlando attorney Donald West, who specializes in murder cases.

West resigned from his post at the federal public defender?s office in Orlando specifically to join O?Mara and defend Zimmerman.

Recorded conversations between Zimmerman and his wife, ?in code/speak? had them talking about their funds in a cryptic manner. The judge was clearly unhappy. Zimmerman and his wife may face perjury charges.

If Zimmerman LIED to a judge, what else does he lie about? No matter how Zimmerman?s attorney spins this, Zimmerman had hundreds of thousands of dollars and if he is claiming indigence, how can he have forgotten about the funds the KKK and skin head groups had sent him over the past few months?

[kane]

Originally Posted by brassmonkey

look it up his wife and some other family members lied. i hope he makes an example out of them!

It sounds like his family lied to his lawyer and not under oath so I don't think you can put someone up for perjury on that.

[Tom_PM]

Wow.. maybe it's not illegal, but certainly is intentionally deceptive. That guy sure knows how to stick his foot right in the pile.

[brassmonkey]

Originally Posted by kane

It sounds like his family lied to his lawyer and not under oath so I don't think you can put someone up for perjury on that.

she went to the credit union that the paypal account was linked to and put the money in other accounts. she's in trouble. i hope the whole family gets some time

George Zimmerman's bond revoked as judge rules he 'deceived' court

Man accused of murdering Trayvon Martin has 48 hours to report to jail as judge finds he and wife lied about their finances


full article...

[Phillipmcd1]

Originally Posted by Ayla_SquareTurtle

He lied about having over 130k in the bank and having gotten a second passport.

[brassmonkey]

Originally Posted by Phillipmcd1

[brassmonkey]

Originally Posted by brassmonkey

[SuckOnThis]

The guy obviously has no problem lying and deceiving authorities, he has lost all credibility.

[Harmon]

This is a race issue. Let the man go. He is a good law abiding citizen, looking out for the best interest of those in the community. Funny how a monkey bumped this post.

[Freaky_Akula]

If he gets convicted it will only be because he is white and the victim was black. He will never get a fair trial.

[Just Alex]

Originally Posted by kane

It sounds like his family lied to his lawyer and not under oath so I don't think you can put someone up for perjury on that.

Don't ruin guy's friday.
You really expect him to know the difference?

[CyberHustler]

Originally Posted by Harmon

Funny how a monkey bumped this post.

[Harmon]

Originally Posted by CyberHustler

Shit sorry, thought it was Brass. My bad.

[brassmonkey]

Originally Posted by Just Alex

Don't ruin guy's friday.
You really expect him to know the difference?

[Harmon]

Originally Posted by Freaky_Akula

If he gets convicted it will only be because he is white and the victim was black. He will never get a fair trial.

He's a fucking beaner. He isn't white lol.

[epitome]

The twists and turns in this case. Wow.

“Judge Lester’s decision is the most important ruling in this case so far because it focuses everyone’s attention back on the credibility of George Zimmerman, which is the crux of the matter in this case,” said Benjamin Crump, a lawyer for the Martin family.

[Ayla_SquareTurtle]

Originally Posted by Phillipmcd1

Don't Mariska the messenger. I only report.

[Just Alex]

Originally Posted by brassmonkey

wrong fast food.

[brassmonkey]

Originally Posted by Just Alex

wrong fast food.

[brassmonkey]

wonder if he's going to run. anybody making bets?