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In reply to the discussion: George Zimmerman not expected to face civil rights charges in Trayvon Martin death [View all]lurch2
(17 posts)55. Expected
There was insufficient evidence to convict Z of murder. The prosecution simply couldn't overcome the evidence supporting the self-defense claim. As such, the DOJ's civil rights investigation was little more than widow dressing so they could say "We looked into it.". The only surprise is that it took them two years to start closing the case.
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Judi Lynn
Oct 2014
OP
Seems like someone else needs to join the Secret Service director in resignation...
NutmegYankee
Oct 2014
#2
Holder isnt the issue but rather I suspect they decided the evidence wasnt strong enough.
cstanleytech
Oct 2014
#37
Were you shooting for any degree of accuracy? If so, you should have said that he was a former
24601
Oct 2014
#11
Lawmen? These are federal/state/local executive branch personnel reporting ultimately to presidents,
24601
Oct 2014
#104
It is very sick. Part of their endless war agenda. Very disgusting.
Dont call me Shirley
Oct 2014
#28
Trayvon's parents sued the Condo Association, and received a 7-figure settlement.
amandabeech
Oct 2014
#45
that doesn't stop the knee jerkers from using AG Holder as one of their fave Punching bags.
Cha
Oct 2014
#118
Eric Holder has been an awesome defender of civil rights since he began but that doesn't stop
Cha
Oct 2014
#119
He is despite what you think. It's about what can be proven in a court of law.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Oct 2014
#127
There was more than enough evidence to convict him of murder. The jury voted the wrong way. (eom)
StevieM
Oct 2014
#57
these apologists would be singing a different tune if it was their loved one murdered by Zimmerman
Skittles
Oct 2014
#65
If the evidence is so obvious and clear, we should expect those federal charges any day now . . .
branford
Oct 2014
#67
IIRC, in Florida and many states, the crime of stalking requires quite a bit more than
amandabeech
Oct 2014
#75
Travyon would be alive if he had not encountered that gun humping piece of crap
Skittles
Oct 2014
#114
Federal criminal civil rights charges must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt,
amandabeech
Oct 2014
#77
So justice could only be served by jury nullification, which they made sure didn't happen. Thanks.
valerief
Oct 2014
#120
Jury nullification is commonly understood as a jury refusing to convict a legally guilty defendant.
branford
Oct 2014
#121
In what way was the Zimmerman trial "corrupt," other than not achieving the verdict you wanted?
branford
Oct 2014
#123
I remember the tape of the horrific, terrified screams that the Defense claimed was
crim son
Oct 2014
#103
It's fucked up, but so difficult to prove "psychological racism" and its impact.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Oct 2014
#126
A federal charge would also require evidence that Zimmerman's actions were the result of his racism.
branford
Oct 2014
#128
That's what I think too. A civil case would do it because the burden of proof
Liberal_Stalwart71
Oct 2014
#129