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In reply to the discussion: The community that had Zimmerman as a crime watch program captain could end up paying for this [View all]DURHAM D
(32,609 posts)24. As I mentioned up thread -
hopefully the best witnesses to the facts are tenants, not homeowners.
Also, even if some of the witnesses are owners they are already on record so it is too late to change their stories.
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The community that had Zimmerman as a crime watch program captain could end up paying for this [View all]
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
OP
That's what I hate about this, none of the money comes out of the Cops and Corrupt officials.
slampoet
Apr 2012
#1
You would not believe how authortarian some can get from even the tiniest positions
Blue_Tires
Apr 2012
#75
i have a feeling that this kind of thing is going on in gated communities all over the country.
yardwork
Apr 2012
#47
It's a "shoot first and ask questions later" mentality ... Zimmerman was hell-bent to kill.
TahitiNut
Apr 2012
#82
I googled this community and found photos. It has a big gate and a huge "neighborhood watch" sign.
yardwork
Apr 2012
#40
Google searches indicate that the community is already in deep financial trouble.
yardwork
Apr 2012
#42
And how is that not going to be entered into evidence. Can't hide what's already out there. nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#43
I'm glad you're posting all this. It gives a whole new perspective on HOAs and liability, as well
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#51
Nice. It appears that the # of lies released by those defending Zimmerman keeps growing. nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#45
If they had vetted him they should have disqualified him from roaming the neighborhood.
freshwest
Apr 2012
#11
That's the key here. If they were aware of this (and how wouldn't they be?), they are responsible
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#41
It seems that they allowed him to call himself that even though it was unofficial.
slampoet
Apr 2012
#17
It just seems unjust to threaten potential witnesses with the possibility of a lawsuit.
drm604
Apr 2012
#19
It is important to separate "neighborhood watch" chat from the Homeowners Association activities
DURHAM D
Apr 2012
#20
I doesn't matter whether zimmy is convicted because the only thing that will matter in this
Ecumenist
Apr 2012
#29
If they were aware that on their property he was engaging in this type of policing...
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#39
No doubt. Who would want to live in a community that allows nutjobs to patrol the area? nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#35
No, the HOA is because they didn't do anything because of the complaints...nt
joeybee12
Apr 2012
#71
The discussion here is about the responsibility of the HOA for allowing (and even endorsing) this
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#63
Those policies can be negated, though, if the officers don't use due diligence.
yardwork
Apr 2012
#77