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I dunno...but think about it. Didn't the video look as if he was arrested? We don't know that he was not, before he was released. I don't take credt for this, this was being discussed on Politics Nation with an attorney. They can always use that statute if they produce paperwork that says he was.
Then, don't be surprised if there's 'The Mother of all MANHUNT's' ...and they find him...and skin his hide!?
What about technicalites though. If he was in fact arrrested (just going thru the motions, mind you) when the State Attorney intervened, that might not negate the paperwork making it official that an initial arrest did in fact take place. It is just a theory, but it is not unfathomable.
I believe seeing someone in handcuffs only means that the person is being detained temporarily for the safety of the police and the public. I am not an expert on crime by any stretch of the imagination, but I've seen police cuff people and put them in the back of a cruiser and it doesn't necessarily mean they're under arrest. I've also watched that show "Cops" and the police often use handcuffs to detain someone. An arrest is when a warrant is issued and charges are filed. I think the cuffs just show that Zimmerman was in police custody at the time.
In fact, now that I think about it, an arrest requires "probably cause." Putting a person in handcuffs is only so he doesn't escape or attack someone. Again, I've probably watched too many Law & Order reruns, but I'm pretty sure I'm right.
One thing that I have not seen discussed is Zimmerman's relationship with the Sanford PD. He must have known some of them since he was calling 911 so much. Maybe I missed it but this could have something to do with why they have been so lenient with him.
I believe seeing someone in handcuffs only means that the person is being detained temporarily for the safety of the police and the public. I am not an expert on crime by any stretch of the imagination, but I've seen police cuff people and put them in the back of a cruiser and it doesn't necessarily mean they're under arrest. I've also watched that show "Cops" and the police often use handcuffs to detain someone. An arrest is when a warrant is issued and charges are filed. I think the cuffs just show that Zimmerman was in police custody at the time.
Yes, I'm aware that handcuffs do not necessarily mean arrested, but I have no trust in anything concerning how this was handled. Just such suspicious goings on. Anyway, how this unfolds will be very interesting...to say the least.
One thing that I have not seen discussed is Zimmerman's relationship with the Sanford PD. He must have known some of them since he was calling 911 so much. Maybe I missed it but this could have something to do with why they have been so lenient with him.
That's what I was thinking, but the 911 dispatcher didn't seem to know him, and he even asked "Do you live in the area?"
Even the Mayor of Sanford was having trouble getting information from the police? Ut oh, maybe I should change my last post!
"My question immediately was the same as everybody else's," Triplett said. "How is there somebody that has been killed, and we can't make an arrest or we didn't make an arrest?"
Triplett had difficulty getting a handle on the case. Information would be relayed only to be corrected, he said, and police were generally reluctant to reveal too much about the investigation.
One thing that I have not seen discussed is Zimmerman's relationship with the Sanford PD. He must have known some of them since he was calling 911 so much. Maybe I missed it but this could have something to do with why they have been so lenient with him.
We're all speculating everything. I cannot imagine how Trayvon Martin's parents heads are spinning.
One thing that I have not seen discussed is Zimmerman's relationship with the Sanford PD. He must have known some of them since he was calling 911 so much. Maybe I missed it but this could have something to do with why they have been so lenient with him.
Really? Aw shaw...well slap my face, Mildred. Ya think?!!
We're all speculating everything. I cannot imagine how Trayvon Martin's parents heads are spinning.
Sorry, I had to stop and take care of a giant bug (heck, this is Florida!)
Yes, I would be numb at this point, especially after viewing the video of Zimmerman casually walking into the police station.
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Ugh, I wanted to be #1,000!
I didn't think this was a contest. We're talking about a young man's death. I know you were being sarcastic, but it's a very sad story, not just about one teenager, but about our country and all the violence & hate.
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Ya think?!!
