Let's talk about Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman, and how unbelievably fucked up this all is

It's like Kel-tec is some dumbass version of Cal Tech and Zimmerman is receiving an honorary degree in murdering. Barf.

i hope his used it to blow is douche-brain out.

*i hope he is going to use it...

being so revolted by a human being makes it hard to type.

it doesn't seem like the Onion is trying anymore

Can you imagine him bringing up who he was to get a tour, probably try to get free stuff? Yuck.

that handshakey picture made me feel a little sick

Has there been any talk of a lawsuit yet? Every time Z-man sprouts up in the news again, weedlike, i think about this.

Do guns get celerity endorsements or signature models? Because, well, you know ...

Shellie Z. caught a perjury charge over their attempt to hide and embezzle their legal fund. Ironically, she's forbidden from carrying or owning a gun.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/28/george-zimmermans-wife-pleads-guilty-to-perjury/2719053/

Has there been any talk of a lawsuit yet? Every time Z-man sprouts up in the news again, weedlike, i think about this.

As far as civil lawsuits go, the news stories online seem to go off into at least two directions. First, there are stories about how Trayvon Martin's parents have reportedly already settled a wrongful-death claim against the Homeowners association of the location where their son was killed Trayvon Martin wrongful death claim more than http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2013-04-05/news/os-trayvon-martin-settlement-20130405_1_trayvon-martin-benjamin-crump-george-zimmerman million. Then there exist other news stories reporting "that the Stand Your Ground law [largely crafted by the secretive right-wing American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)] could now threaten efforts by Martin’s family to pursue a civil lawsuit against Zimmerman: '[The law] says the family of a shooting victim must pay the shooter’s legal fees and lost wages if the judge in a civil case grants that George Zimmerman had immunity because he had a right to stand his ground and that he was in essence justified in the killing. Basically the NRA and ALEC put their thumb on the scale of justice in favor of the shooter.' "
http://www.democracynow.org/2013/7/15/after_aiding_zimmermans_case_alec_backed

(Note: I'm relatively new here, so I hope I got the formatting right. Just trying to be helpful.)

Oh, the link for article at the Orlando Sentinel got a little messed up, but otherwise, I think I'm getting the hang of the formatting for these boards. I do try to follow the instructions under the 'Formatting Help' section below.

Jesus. So the Martins might have to pay Zimmerman because he missed days of work killing their son?

no way. source?

Just trying to parse the post above, specifically:

Then there exist other news stories reporting "that the Stand Your Ground law [largely crafted by the secretive right-wing American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)] could now threaten efforts by Martin’s family to pursue a civil lawsuit against Zimmerman: '[The law] says the family of a shooting victim must pay the shooter’s legal fees and lost wages if the judge in a civil case grants that George Zimmerman had immunity because he had a right to stand his ground and that he was in essence justified in the killing. Basically the NRA and ALEC put their thumb on the scale of justice in favor of the shooter.' "

What would be the legal strategy behind suing the homeowners' association without also suing Zimmerman?

In Googling for a copy of the complaint I found that a satire piece about Zimmerman filing suit against Trayvon Martin's parents is being taken seriously by some.

They settled, right? no one's donating to their legal fund

As the person who posted about the 2 news stories: News Story 1)How Trayvon Martin's parents have (reportedly) settled a lawsuit with the Homeowners' Association, and News Story 2)How Trayvon Martin's parents might have legal difficulty suing Zimmerman, I can just tell you this, from what I got from seemingly reputable web sites: For News Story 1) The Orlando Sentinel is my source of information. The Orlando Sentinel had reported (earlier in 2013) that Trayvon Martin's parents settled with the Homeowners' Association for an undisclosed amount of money (though rumored to be about $1 million USD). The link to the story is http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2013-04-05/news/os-trayvon-martin-settlement-20130405_1_trayvon-martin-benjamin-crump-george-zimmerman and for News Story 2) "Democracy Now" is my source of information. "Democracy Now" is saying that Trayvon Martin's parents might have legal difficulty suing Zimmerman because of certain 'legal language' contained in the Stand Your Ground law that provides for "the family of a shooting victim (to) pay the shooter’s legal fees and lost wages if the judge in a civil case grants that George Zimmerman had immunity because he had a right to stand his ground and that he was in essence justified in the killing". The source for this information is "Democracy Now", and the link is http://www.democracynow.org/2013/7/15/after_aiding_zimmermans_case_alec_backed.

What would be the legal strategy behind suing the homeowners' association without also suing Zimmerman?

Reportedly, Zimmerman might be protected by certain parts of the "Stand Your Ground" law, see the link listed above for the "Democracy Now" transcript and video, from whence this information comes.

In Googling for a copy of the complaint I found that a satire piece about Zimmerman filing suit against Trayvon Martin's parents is being taken seriously by some.

According to "Democracy Now" (at the link listed above), Zimmerman is not filing suit against Trayvon Martin's parents, but he might as well be; and according to "Democracy Now", this isn't satire, (though it might seem like dark satire).

Since I'm relatively new here, and am still trying to get the hang of Formatting for the Boards, maybe I'm not successfully posting the links for the 2 news stories. If that's the case, you could try Googling: For News Story 1): "Trayvon Martin wrongful death claim more than $1 million - Orlando Sentinel" and for News Story 2): "After Aiding Zimmerman’s Case, ALEC-Backed "Stand Your Ground" Could Threaten a Civil Lawsuit | Democracy Now!". Hope this helps. I could understand someone thinking this is satire, but apparently it's not.

"Democracy Now"

http://i40.tinypic.com/13zwsrd.jpg

I was referring to this article being mistaken for real news: hxxp://nationalreport.net/george-zimmerman-files-civil-suit-against-trayvon-martins-parents-for-being-brutally-attacked-by-their-juvenile-son/. I'd never heard of The National Report before this, but to be NRO + The Onion + Weekly World News. Some of their other stories: Dyson Vacuums To Sponsor Planned Parenthood; Twins Separated at Birth, Wed & Produce Hideous Incest Love Child "On Sunday, January 20, 2013, at 6:16 a.m. Angie gave birth to a soulless creature and spawn of Satan. At 6:19 a.m. the underweight infant died," which includes quite the Photoshop masterpiece.

To totally derail, here is a picture from TNR of Fappy® The Anti-Masturbation Dolphin seen here speaking to children about the dangers and consequences of masturbation .

http://i2.wp.com/superofficialnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/fappy_the_dolphin.jpg

But just to be clear though: The story from "Democracy Now" is real, actual news. So there's no misunderstanding, if you go to the "Democracy Now" web page that the link should take you to, you should see the transcript from the "Democracy Now" show that discusses how Trayvon Martin's parents might actually have serious problems trying to sue Zimmerman. That link again, (and I hope I'm posting it correctly), is http://www.democracynow.org/2013/7/15/after_aiding_zimmermans_case_alec_backed.

"Democracy Now"

"BIG HOOS aka the steendriver"

ftr i was mocking putting it in quotes

i, uh, have mad respect for democracy now

http://www.democracynow.org/2012/1/30/national_park_service_threatens_to_evict

http://gawker.com/george-zimmermans-wife-is-filing-for-divorce-1260138438

Is it me or does Mrs. Zimmerman look exactly like a female version of George, i.e. George Zimmerman with long hair.

definitely

The Associated Press ‏@AP 4m

BREAKING: George Zimmerman's wife calls police, saying he threatened her and her dad with a gun, police say

keep standing that ground George

feel like the rest of this guy's life is gonna be kinda like Rodney King's

support the Black NRA!

god, what an ugly, shitty existence. miserable little fuck.

sarah silverman?

The news of Zimmerman's detention Monday went viral and caused a stir at the Lake Mary Police Department, which serves a town of 14,574 people. The police have been deluged with phone calls from the media asking about the incident.

“Man, it would be fantastic if you have an apartment out there [in Los Angeles] for George Zimmerman," Bracknell, the police chief, told The Times. “This guy is killing me. We’re just a small-town police department -- this really taxes us."

Wife and father-in-law dropping charges, apparently.

jesus fuck

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-57611296-504083/renisha-mcbride-detroit-woman-shot-to-death-while-seeking-help-after-a-car-accident-family-says/

ugh, so sad. i spent a nanosecond contemplating whether to peek at the comments to that piece, but decided i need to tolerate humanity for the rest of today.

we discussed it on the race & racism thread fyi

ty

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2013/11/18/us/ap-us-zimmerman-arrested.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&smid=tw-nytimes

"Former neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman"

Goodness gracious, poor George does seem to get involved in an awful lot of "fights" and "disturbances," doesn't he?

pointing a shotgun at his girlfriend

hmm

pregnant girlfriend, apparently

man, why do so many people put George in this position of having to defend himself with guns? if his pregnant girlfriend hadn't convinced him he was in grave danger, that table might still be intact today.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/George-Zimmerman-original-painting-/111239922810?pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item19e66a847a

Current bid:
US $99,966.00

that is one ugly piece of shit painting

it's also a shitty rebus

omg you guys

it's "ONE NATION" under "GOD"