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Are_grits_groceries

(17,111 posts)
Tue Apr 10, 2012, 05:43 PM Apr 2012

A new game: Where's George? (Zimmerman)

George Zimmerman’s Lawyers Withdraw As Counsel After Losing Contact With Him

On Tuesday afternoon, Craig Sonner and Hal Uhrig, attorneys for George Zimmerman, held a press conference to announce they are withdrawing as his counsel after “losing contact” with their client. They noted that they still consider his actions the night of Trayvon Martin‘s death to have been in self-defense.

The two attorneys shared that they last spoke with their client on Sunday and have since “lost contact” with him after daily contact, adding that, if Zimmerman would like to retain them as counsel, he knows where to reach them.

They added that they had not approved of the way he handled a website created without their consent, and that they “believe,” although cannot confirm, that Zimmerman had reached out to Fox News’ Sean Hannity off the record, later refusing to tell them what he’d shared.

The “final straw” was finding out that Zimmerman had reached out to the Special Prosecutor Corey’s office directly, without first consulting them. “We were a bit astonished,” they noted, adding that the Special Prosecutor’s office had refused to speak to Zimmerman without his counsel, only to have been told by Zimmerman that he merely had “legal advisers,” not attorneys.
http://www.mediaite.com/tv/george-zimmermans-lawyers-withdraw-as-his-counsel-after-losing-contact-with-him/

Somebody has some 'splainin to do!





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A new game: Where's George? (Zimmerman) (Original Post) Are_grits_groceries Apr 2012 OP
This is really,really strange. virgogal Apr 2012 #1
IF he's in the country, I bet he's here in my state, California.. I bet ya.. Ecumenist Apr 2012 #2
But he has ties in Virginia where he grew up Generic Other Apr 2012 #6
Daddy lives in FLORIDA, Lake Mary, I believe. Ecumenist Apr 2012 #15
What about other relatives and friends? Generic Other Apr 2012 #18
Private jet. Are_grits_groceries Apr 2012 #19
If people can sneak into it, you can sneak out of it, absolutely. Ecumenist Apr 2012 #20
"Can you sneak out of the country these days without some agency having a record?" KlondikeAnnie Apr 2012 #24
Eeek, hope not. abelenkpe Apr 2012 #7
I guess it wouldn't be legal to look for his whereabouts Whisp Apr 2012 #9
...in a veeewwwy twicky disguise as... pinboy3niner Apr 2012 #17
Police are following him as we speak. trumad Apr 2012 #3
The guy is one wiener short of a bratwurst special nt Xipe Totec Apr 2012 #4
So there is an armed murderer on the run? abelenkpe Apr 2012 #5
I guess his reverence for stand your ground has limits Tom Ripley Apr 2012 #8
The problem as I see it, the A**hole has never been charged so he is not teddy51 Apr 2012 #10
The lead detective on the case wanted to arrest and charge him. Boabab Apr 2012 #22
I suppose there's no such luck he'd pick this disguise... pinboy3niner Apr 2012 #11
Beat me to it pokerfan Apr 2012 #21
Now, what was it that Zimmerman said about "They always get away?" KansDem Apr 2012 #12
Thank you, KansDem! Projection, thy name is georgezimmerman... Ecumenist Apr 2012 #16
Just think--as frustrated as this whole episode continues to leave us--imagine the parents... hlthe2b Apr 2012 #13
A bunker bongbong Apr 2012 #14
Another game - which George is more stupid and delusional malaise Apr 2012 #23
Buzzflash summed it up nicely KlondikeAnnie Apr 2012 #25

Generic Other

(28,979 posts)
6. But he has ties in Virginia where he grew up
Tue Apr 10, 2012, 05:48 PM
Apr 2012

Seems like he'd go there.

He's probably really hiding in his daddy's basement.

Generic Other

(28,979 posts)
18. What about other relatives and friends?
Tue Apr 10, 2012, 06:22 PM
Apr 2012

There must be someone in Virginia he still knows. I suppose the possibility is that he fled long ago. Maybe out of the country even.

And that's why the parade of friends and family acting as proxies. He's probably hoping to make a living on the website. Scumbag.

Can you sneak out of the country these days without some agency having a record?

Are_grits_groceries

(17,111 posts)
19. Private jet.
Tue Apr 10, 2012, 06:24 PM
Apr 2012

His Daddy has the money and contacts apparently.

The Feds probably have the info somewhere if they can find it though.

KlondikeAnnie

(15 posts)
24. "Can you sneak out of the country these days without some agency having a record?"
Tue Apr 10, 2012, 10:42 PM
Apr 2012

If the cops are on your partners in crime I'm thinking anything is possible.

 

Whisp

(24,096 posts)
9. I guess it wouldn't be legal to look for his whereabouts
Tue Apr 10, 2012, 05:49 PM
Apr 2012

because he is not arrested. yet.

?

he's probably acting like this just to get someone with authority to make a slip-up. Its a very unusual case with a very unusual SYG law somewhat protecting him.

pinboy3niner

(53,339 posts)
17. ...in a veeewwwy twicky disguise as...
Tue Apr 10, 2012, 06:06 PM
Apr 2012

...a black bear...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002541754

So if you see a black bear driving veeewwwy slowly in a white Bronco, we don't need you to follow him. Just call 911.

abelenkpe

(9,933 posts)
5. So there is an armed murderer on the run?
Tue Apr 10, 2012, 05:47 PM
Apr 2012

No one knows where Zimmerman is but he's not in Florida?

How will the police respond this time?

 

teddy51

(3,491 posts)
10. The problem as I see it, the A**hole has never been charged so he is not
Tue Apr 10, 2012, 05:50 PM
Apr 2012

a fugitive. Thanks to the stupid cops of Sanford.

Boabab

(120 posts)
22. The lead detective on the case wanted to arrest and charge him.
Tue Apr 10, 2012, 06:58 PM
Apr 2012

Overruled by State Attorney's office.

hlthe2b

(102,200 posts)
13. Just think--as frustrated as this whole episode continues to leave us--imagine the parents...
Tue Apr 10, 2012, 05:56 PM
Apr 2012

They have every right to want "blood", but all in the world they want is an arrest and for the court system to play out--however that might end.

Honestly.... I don't know how they are managing. But, I hope the support they are getting is helping them.

KlondikeAnnie

(15 posts)
25. Buzzflash summed it up nicely
Tue Apr 10, 2012, 10:52 PM
Apr 2012

"Either he has skipped the country or he is setting up the 'temporary insanity' defense.

Makes sense.
A second lawyer, Hal Uhrig, just joined the defense team.
He like brought all sorts of fresh ideas with him.

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