George Zimmerman has gone public for the first time with a new website, therealgeorgezimmerman.com, and a paypal link to raise funds for his litigation costs. The website is a smart move, but Zimmerman used the occasion to describe the shooting as a “life altering event.” That is manifestly true except for the fact that he was speaking of himself, not Martin.
Zimmerman states “On Sunday February 26th, I was involved in a life altering event which led me to become the subject of intense media coverage. As a result of the incident and subsequent media coverage, I have been forced to leave my home, my school, my employer, my family and ultimately, my entire life. This website’s sole purpose is to ensure my supporters they are receiving my full attention without any intermediaries.” He goes further to warn that he “cannot attest to the validity of these other websites.”
I am a bit surprised that no one looking at this first statement (guaranteed to be picked apart by the media) would pause at the use of the phrase life altering when referring to the shooter rather than the deceased individual. Just for the record, in the next public letter, Zimmerman may want to avoid saying that he hopes to make “a killing in this outreach campaign.”
The motto of the site is the quote from Edmund Burke that “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil, is that good men do nothing.” The site includes pages on “My Race” and an “album” of photos. In a particularly bizarre addition, the photo album shows graffiti saying “Long Live Zimmerman” — not exactly the most inspiring statement of support.
Lawyers often create litigation blogs and web sites to allow their clients to release documents or facts in support of their claims. However, these sites require careful scrutiny and, as here, may backfire with ill-advised language.
Here is the full statement:
I am the real George Zimmerman,
On Sunday February 26th, I was involved in a life altering event which led me to become the subject of intense media coverage. As a result of the incident and subsequent media coverage, I have been forced to leave my home, my school, my employer, my family and ultimately, my entire life. This website’s sole purpose is to ensure my supporters they are receiving my full attention without any intermediaries.It has come to my attention that some persons and/or entities have been collecting funds, thinly veiled as my “Defense Fund” or “Legal Fund”. I cannot attest to the validity of these other websites as I have not received any funds collected, intended to support my family and I through this trying, tragic time.
I have created a Paypal account solely linked on this website as I would like to provide an avenue to thank my supporters personally and ensure that any funds provided are used only for living expenses and legal defense, in lieu of my forced inability to maintain employment. I will also personally, maintain accountability of all funds received. I reassure you, every donation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
George Zimmerman
Source: USA Today
“The lawyers said they stand by their assertions that Zimmerman acted in self-defense when he killed the 17-year-old, who was unarmed, but they acknowledged that they formed their impressions without meeting Zimmerman.”
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/zimmermans-lawyers-withdraw-trayvon-martin-case/2012/04/10/gIQA09XG9S_story.html
Hello?
They never met Zimmerman.
Do these lawyers have any evidence on which to base their performances to date – other than what everyone on the Net has?
If this is so, then these are not lawyers. They are PR flacks.
Bob Kauten sez: “I don’t understand why the special prosecutor would make an announcement, that she’s going to make an announcement within 72 hours. Why not just make the announcement?
I this just to increase the media suspense?”
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Bob, I have decided that everyone involved in this case, with the exception of the Martin family, are meda whores. Looking for speaking fees, book advances and face time on the news channels. Maybe angling to swing a deal with Dateline or even a made for TV movie.
Bob Kauten,
The special prosecutor is negotiating a deal with several networks.
And is waiting for approval from the judge that she’ll go along with her end of the deals This takes time. So to increase suspense (and her network fee) she’s pumping it up.
All is simple if you conceive of the worst.
Malisha,
You are so sweet, you must be a judge, disguishing your dignity.
Do you remember all your occasions when you learned feminine wiles?
Pete,
No snark meant. I need to know what I missed all these years here in a sort of limbo. ALL, your humor is fine.
GeneH,
You said tp Pete it was a helluva scene, and then ran this by us:
“In a just world, we’d get to see them hanging from the cherry trees along the National Mall.—–”
I am confused, although you said you would settle for less.
I have two “opinions”
1. It’s just bad acting from two Hollywood actors, but then I didn’t get to hear the wind howl for two hours in the original film.
2. I would hang them all for aggravated treason, from a gallows, one at a time, every 15 minutes. The corpses to be burned and ashes into the Potomac The choruses would sing, the bands would play, and the WS and congressional condemned would spectate, knowing their turn would come……..in short a great celebration. Great days for the 99%.
Need I say that the corporations, whose CEOs are condemned for their crimes against humanity and the earth, will provide hamburges made
without pink slime and Coke without carcinogenic brown coloring, etc.
Words don’t fail, it could be a great novel, or film, or a historical document.
“The Second American Revolution”. A true classic. Of, by, and for the people.
That long live Zimmerman graffiti message he has posted there was painted on the night of April 4th, it was discovered on April 5th. April 4th is the day that Martin Luther King was slain. This combined with the fact that the graffiti was on a black cultural center means that the graffiti writer was sending the message, “Long Live Zimmerman, slayer of Blacks”. When Zimmerman decided to put that on his website he was giving the message his stamp of approval.
*Is*
I don’t understand why the special prosecutor would make an announcement, that she’s going to make an announcement within 72 hours. Why not just make the announcement?
I this just to increase the media suspense?
Yay, thanks to the search key, I found it: On March 26, 2012 early in the morning I wrote on the other thread:
“people are “pitching a fit” because they agree it should not be tried in the media, and they want it to be tried in a court of law. But with the cops having conveniently put enough time into it so that Zimmerman could blow town and make it to Mexico (or somewhere) for his plastic surgery so by the time charges are drawn he’ll be unidentifiable, there probably never can be a trial of that particular alleged perp in a court of law in the U.S. What there CAN BE, of course, is a trial of several cops and possibly others under 42 USC 1981 and then, of course, a 42 USC 1983 action against the homeowners’ association, the cops, the cover-up artists, the conspirators, and like that. And with that, a 42 USC 1988 action to pay the lawyers who get the settlements in the 1983 action. This will cost the taxpayers of Florida a lot of money. They might want to think about that. Because the “fit” that is being “pitched” is not going to stop. YOU CAN COUNT ON THAT, Staley: IT * IS * NOT * GOING * TO * STOP.”
I predicted then that Zimmerman would flee if it became obvious that he was going to be charged with a crime. I predict it now again. I predict that there will be a lot of agonizing, irritating, official fakery and that the lawyers who were putting out “information” on Zimmerman’s behalf in the past, and Joe Oliver who was “in touch with him” through those lawyers, and etc. etc. will all be doing their best impersonations of surprised people and blah blah blah. I remember when I was a kid I accidentally revealed to my mom what my father had bought her for her birthday (slippers) and I was so filled with remorse that I begged her to forget. When she actually got the package and unwrapped it, she did this huge “SURPRISE!” thing to reassure me that my infraction had been forgotten. I remember thinking, “she could NEVER be THAT surprised by slippers because she ASKED FOR THEM!”
I bet we’ll be treated to an even better SLIPPERS SURPRISE soon…stay tuned…
Look back at the Turley Blog about the “911 call” Zimmerman placed on 2/26/2012; see? Malisha predicted that there would be no trial because Zimmerman would blow town before charges were drawn, so that a UFAP warrant could not be obtained against him. One way or another, the police and prosecutor (Wolfinger) were going to make sure he got out of this one. Check my prediction; it was made weeks ago. That would also explain the sudden quitting of counsel. None of the lawyers previously screaming about their client’s innocence, and his version of the events of 2/26/2012, wants to be on the spot when that big fan has something hitting it that can spray around on THEM.
mespo, I think she just telegraphed what she is going to do. She has more reason to be concerned for safety with all the skinhead and Klan types around than from the black community. Wonder where George is. If he has left the state and does not turn himself in right away, I suspect the judge will be looking very carfully at a bond amount, if he considers bond at all.
Update at 8:16 p.m. ET: The special prosecutor, Florida State Attorney Angela Corey, has alerted the media that she “is preparing to release new information” about her investigation within the next 72 hours. Reporters will be alerted three hours before the news conference, which is to be held in either Sanford or Jacksonville.
Corey’s office says in its news release that media access will be limited “because of safety concerns.”
“I think that all of the members of ALEC should also be on trial”.
I agree Dpfaef.
And not just for this law either but for their concerted effort to undermine the electoral and usurp the legislative processes of the United States in what can best be described as a fascist coup from within. In a just world, we’d get to see them hanging from the cherry trees along the National Mall. I’d settle for having them stripped of all of their assets and sent to prison for life with no chance of parole.
I think that all of the members of ALEC should also be on trial, this was a crazy stupid law. They should also have to answer why they felt compelled to inact this law in 25 states.
pete,
It’s a helluva thing . . . as classic a scene from American cinema as was ever put to film.
I’m sure Mike A is correct but why are these two guys holding a press conference outside of the courthouse to announce they are quitting — and in the process effectively putting Zimmerman’s face on milk cartons? They look to me like two school girls jilted at the prom.
The clear implication is that Zimmerman is running. Also if these two guys are really his lawyers, where is the contract? So often in these high profile cases criminal lawyers seek any means to represent the media darling. It’s good for business. These two lawyers looked to me like they were re-auditioning for the case.
“I have created a Paypal account solely linked on this website as I would like to provide an avenue to thank my supporters personally and ensure that any funds provided are used only for living expenses and legal defense, in lieu of my forced inability to maintain employment. I will also personally, maintain accountability of all funds received. I reassure you, every donation is appreciated.”
And you thought Mrs. Palin’s influence would never spread to legal matters…
Sorry,
That should be Mike A!
Mike ?,
If you like Mr. Uhrig, he must be good.