George Zimmerman sues family of Trayvon Martin, publisher, prosecutors for $100 million
Source: Miami Herald
George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer acquitted of homicide charges in the 2012 fatal shooting of unarmed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, is suing Martin’s family, prosecutors and others involved in the case he claims rested on false evidence, according to a copy of the suit sent to the media Wednesday.
Zimmerman is represented by Larry Klayman, a high-profile legal crusader tied to conservative causes and the founder of Judicial Watch before splitting with the activist group.
The suit in Polk County Circuit Court cites information in a documentary about the case that accuses the Martin family of engineering false testimony, and the director has scheduled a press conference this week in Coral Gables to coincide with a film screening there. The suit seeks $100 million in civil damages, alleging defamation, abuse of civil process and conspiracy. A copy of the suit was distributed to media Wednesday by the movies’ director, Joe Gilbert. The case does not yet appear on the online docket of the Polk court system.
The lead defendant in the suit is Sybrina Fulton, Martin’s mother who became a national figure in the wake of her son’s death as a campaign surrogate for Hillary Clinton and a national advocate for social justice and reducing gun deaths. She’s running for the District 1 seat on the Miami-Dade County Commission being vacated by a term-limited Barbara Jordan in the Miami Gardens area.
Read more: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article238030539.html
For the first time in my life I feel sympathy for Zimmerman because clearly he doesn't want to live anymore since he's practically begging someone to shoot his ass with this outrageous stunt...
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Freedomofspeech
(4,480 posts)What a bastard.
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)Fucking a-hole.
Freedomofspeech
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LastLiberal in PalmSprings
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It's amazing how the plaintiff's attitude toward their case changes they when realize they have something they can lose. It also freaks out the plaintiff's attorney.
BTW, a cross-complaint doesn't even have to be related to the original cause of action. Personally, I think the family ought to go after Zimmerson for wrongful death and intentional infliction of emotional distress, like the Goldmans did with O.J. after he was acquitted at the criminal trial. Goldman won that case easily.
klook
(13,077 posts)as most of the world already does.
yaesu
(8,622 posts)Odoreida
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ZenDem
(442 posts)We all know Zimmerman. Shit #1 that can't hold a job, stay out of trouble, or keep his hole shut.
Then there's the 'Director'. Here's a fun Wiki link to enjoy. A right-wing conspiracy theorist extraordinaire.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Gilbert
And then, the pièce de résistance of shit, the infamous Klayman.
Sickening group of greedy, racist and heartless shits.
exboyfil
(18,153 posts)The last time he "testified" was with compliant cops just hurrying the process along to get him out the door.
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)stalked him, intimidated him, murdered him, and lied about it.
Guess I would be struck from jury pool.
Ya Think?
Although, I think you would make a fine juror for that asswipe.
Mendocino
(7,971 posts)that keeps on giving.
C Moon
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csziggy
(34,189 posts)Oh, it turns out Zimmerman has moved to my home county. 
Klayman probably thinks his client will get a more favorable response in that deeply red county.
I'm glad my Mom is gone - that means I will not have to visit and drive by the Polk County Courthouse where the legal crap will happen.
StevieM
(10,562 posts)He is suing the family of the boy who he murdered.
And, of course, Larry Klayman is behind it. This is the man who the GOP sees as a crusader for justice.
BlueIdaho
(13,582 posts)It’s nobody else’s fault his life turned into a shit sandwich. He was a disaster waiting to happen. Sadly his disaster took the life of another human being. It’s not surprising people treat him as an outcast - He’s gonna have to learn to live with that fact
LanternWaste
(37,748 posts)Poor guy. It's a tough old world when a violent, bigoted misogynist is called a violent, bigoted misogynist.
Initech
(104,202 posts)Bravo, take a bow!!! 
Gothmog
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Grins
(8,133 posts)Perfect!
Now who’s paying Klayman?
marble falls
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The Liberal Lion
(1,414 posts)ain't this some shit
louis-t
(24,038 posts)That only legitimizes his crime as if he were 'protecting' the neighborhood. He appointed himself judge, jury and executioner. 
Gothmog
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appalachiablue
(43,482 posts)Blue_Tires
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Skittles
(162,537 posts)fuck that gun humping, racist piece of SHIT
treestar
(82,383 posts)If I remember right, on the stand your ground defense. So what are his damages? Sounds like a lawsuit that should be thrown out.
generalbetrayus
(790 posts)After my dad died in 2005, I had his mail forwarded to my home, as executor of his estate. The mail from Larry Klayman followed. Fourteen years later, I still get mail from Larry Klayman. It's not much, but I figure every time he sends out a mailing I toss in the recycle bin, it's costing Larry a few rubles, so staying on his list is the least I can do.
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