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I kind of caught the tail end of this being talked about on the radio and I thought that is what I heard - that he can get out on $100,000.
I seriously wonder if there will be a surge in donations after this news. I'm sure attorneys' fees will be high in addition to all the costs associated with working the case, such as expert fees, deposition costs, some investigation costs, etc. so if $100,000 is taken out of his defense fund for bail, seems that's a big chunk of the money. Could it end up being possible that Z reaches the point of indigency and is then allowed to have an attorney appointed (probably O'Mara anyway) who will be paid by taxpayers?
Found the answer to my question. O'Mara says Z's fund has enough money to pay and will pay. Guess he will be released sometime soon.
"Defense attorney Mark O'Mara said Friday that Zimmerman's legal defense fund had a balance of $211,000, more than enough to cover the 10-percent non-refundable portion charged by most bonding companies."
The Court says that his decision to release Z on bond, does not restore Z's credibility.
"Judge Lester made it clear that his decision Thursday does not mean Mr. Zimmerman's credibility is restored in the eyes of the court.
"Under any definition, the defendant has flaunted the system," the judge wrote. "Counsel has attempted to portray the defendant as being a confused young man who was fearful and experienced a moment of weakness and who may have also have acted out of a sense of 'betrayal' by the system. Based upon all the evidence presented, this court finds the opposite. The defendant tried to manipulate the system when he has been presented the opportunity to do so."
The Court says that his decision to release Z on bond, does not restore Z's credibility.
"Judge Lester made it clear that his decision Thursday does not mean Mr. Zimmerman's credibility is restored in the eyes of the court.
"Under any definition, the defendant has flaunted the system," the judge wrote. "Counsel has attempted to portray the defendant as being a confused young man who was fearful and experienced a moment of weakness and who may have also have acted out of a sense of 'betrayal' by the system. Based upon all the evidence presented, this court finds the opposite. The defendant tried to manipulate the system when he has been presented the opportunity to do so."
Lester went even further than that and found the 'circumstances indicate that Zimmerman was preparing to flee to avoid prosecution, but such plans were thwarted.' Strong language.
Considering gz isn't using his own money and wouldn't be out in public much anyway, today's ruling not too bad for him.
"Lester also wrote that in misleading the court about his finances, Zimmerman may have committed a felony — but he hasn't been charged and it technically happened before he was released on bail."
Lester went even further than that and found the 'circumstances indicate that Zimmerman was preparing to flee to avoid prosecution, but such plans were thwarted.' Strong language.
Considering gz isn't using his own money and wouldn't be out in public much anyway, today's ruling not too bad for him.
Well, I agree, considering his circumstances the ultimate ruling is not too bad for him. At least he will be able to eat good food and have more comfortable surroundings until the trial. However, if an immunity hearing is requested, this is the judge who would have to believe his claim of being in fear for his life.
There was a photo that was not tm. I suppose unethical people still use that photo.
The tweets haven't been debunked. They were initially posted by a conservative site, which to you = a white supremacist site. I don't think left wing sites like Media Matters and HuffPo have questioned the tweets' legitimacy, but like you, I'll wait for confirmation before posting anything from them.
You equating a family member telling a reporter why the girl was hospitalized to Deep Throat is
Sadly, some people can't grasp certain concepts even when hyperbole is used for emphasis. You calling the young woman "fair game" is under the circumstances.
The Court says that his decision to release Z on bond, does not restore Z's credibility.
"Judge Lester made it clear that his decision Thursday does not mean Mr. Zimmerman's credibility is restored in the eyes of the court.
I agree with his decision. Keep in mind that he and his wife spent a lot of the original donations before the bond hearing. IRRC they had collected $204,000 and only had $135,000 at the time of the hearing. I know a lot of people keep writing "he had expenses" but they must not live in Florida where that's a lot of money to spend in a few weeks, I'm guessing a lot more than George ever had in his life. He also was staying with a friend after he moved out of the townhouse. They used the money to pay off loans, credit cards and other debts that were totally unrelated to this case. Yet his website promised that all donations sent would go to his defense. So that was another lie.
Last edited by justNancy; 07-05-2012 at 02:50 PM..
Reason: fix typo
Does anybody think Zimmerman will be released tonight?
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Found the answer to my question. O'Mara says Z's fund has enough money to pay and will pay. Guess he will be released sometime soon.
