George Zimmerman's Lawyers Seek DonationsBy Jeralyn, Section Crime in the News
Posted on Thu Jul 05, 2012 at 07:15:40 PM EST
Via Mark O'Mara and the Zimmerman defense team: They need money and explain why. In order to come up with an additional fee for the bondsman of $85,000 ($100,000 less the $15,000 premium paid for the first bond the bonding company is apparently going to apply to the new bond), they won't have enough left for the costs associated with George Zimmerman's defense (let alone legal fees.)
For those who have given in the past, for those who have thought about giving, for those who feel Mr. Zimmerman was justified in his actions, for those who feel they would do the same if they were in Mr. Zimmerman's shoes, for those that think Mr. Zimmerman has been treated unfairly by the media, for those who feel Mr. Zimmerman has been falsely accused as a racist, for those who feel this case is an affront to their constitutional rights -- now is the time to show your support.
The defense fund is at http://www.gzdefensefund.com/Doesn't the Court accept real property bonds? I'm surprised there isn't a wealthy Zimmerman supporter in Florida who wouldn't put up real property with $1 million in equity, to avoid needing a bondsman entirely, saving the defense $85,000. The Judge's order doesn't specify it has to be a cash or surety bond. The Judge's approval might be necessary, but it doesn't seem to be prohibited by statute. Other Florida counties/districts take them:
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I realize George doesn't like being in jail, but I think he should appeal the bond ruling or file for reconsideration. For the chance to save $85,000., George could spend a few more weeks in jail while O'Mara makes the point to the Judge that if the defense fund money goes to bond, there's not enough left for costs (expert witnesses, forensic testing, private investigators etc) needed to defend the case, and the state of Florida will end up picking up the tab.
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This was a really bad bond ruling. If there aren't enough contributions in the next few days to both post the bond and have enough left for defense costs, I hope O'Mara doesn't post the bond, and asks the Judge to reconsider. Then it's the judge's decision: Line the pockets of a private bonding company, leaving the defendant with insufficient money to fund the cost of his defense and legal fees, resulting in Zimmerman being declared indigent and the state picking up the cost of defending him, or set a reasonable bond. $300,000., a doubling of the original bond, would have been more than sufficient. $1 million in a case where the issue is self-defense is way over the top.
I also think O'Mara omitted three additional groups of people who might want to contribute: (1) Those who think a public relations campaign orchestrated by private lawyers unduly interfered in the orderly progression of the investigation and pressured the state into bringing charges; (2) Those who think prosecutors intentionally and improperly overcharged the case as second degree murder; and (3) Those who think the entire prosecution is politically motivated.
Today it's George Zimmerman. Tomorrow it could be you or one of your loved ones. I hope people donate to his defense fund.
.....more at linkhttp://www.talkleft.com/story/2012/7/5/201540/6817
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