17 yo Trayvon Martin Shot to Death by Neighborhood Watch Captain #36

[SoSueMe]

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[saguaro]

Open for business?

[SoSueMe]

Originally Posted by saguaro

Open for business?

Yes, post away. :)

[LynnM]

Just catching up this morning and I noticed that people were wondering where the information came from that Trayvon was an A and B student. It came from his English teacher who "described Trayvon, a junior, as an A and B student who majored in cheerfulness."

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/...-teacher-uncle

[LambChop]

[Quote from last thread] I just find this method of thinking hilarious. I can only imagine how the conversation would be (on here and elsewhere) if he had talked to and hired a lawyer on day one, when he got arrested. The same people saying he should of got a lawyer that night would be criticizing that decision if it actually happened, saying it makes him look guilty, what does he need a lawyer for, etc, etc, etc.


I think an attorney would have been in order since he admitted to LE he shot TM and it would have been advisable. I know most people would have gone for the attorney once you are cuffed an attorney is in order. What surprises me is the father did not recommend one be there but instead it appears RZ, SR. thought he could "handle the matter himself." That does not seem odd to anyone????? jmo

[waltzingmatilda]

my reply to JustK's post from previous thread

Originally Posted by Just K

GZ probably had a lawyer for his other felony charges from 2005. A lot of people, at age 28, have had to hire a lawyer for one thing or another. And, I bet a lot of people have the lawyer's number in their phone. In today's environment, IMO, everyone should keep the name and number of a good lawyer in their cellphone.

There is an interview with one of his former attys from 2005 out there somewhere. She was on one of the TH shows, HLN IIRC. She said GZ was very involved in his defense case. Does anyone remember this interview? Or did I dream it?:P

JMO, MOO, etc.

wm

[Velouria]

From previous thread:

Originally posted by cityslick:
Quote:

Well his father was a magistrate, perhaps he called him because he would be knowledgeable on how to handle the situation.

But then again, wouldn't he already know how to handle the situation?

After all, this was not George's first time at the rodeo. :cowboy:

[LynnM]

Originally Posted by waltzingmatilda

my reply to JustK's post from previous thread


There is an interview with one of his former attys from 2005 out there somewhere. She was on one of the TH shows, HLN IIRC. She said GZ was very involved in his defense case. Does anyone remember this interview? Or did I dream it?:P

JMO, MOO, etc.

wm

I remember it! It was an HLN show, either Vinnie Politan or Jane Velez-Mitchell.

[waltzingmatilda]

Originally Posted by LynnM

Just catching up this morning and I noticed that people were wondering where the information came from that Trayvon was an A and B student. It came from his English teacher who "described Trayvon, a junior, as an A and B student who majored in cheerfulness."

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/...-teacher-uncle

Thank you, LynnM! :rocker:

[Kimberlyd125]

I believe it was his first time shooting someone and claiming self defense.

[Donjeta]

cityslick
Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 4,672

I just find this method of thinking hilarious. I can only imagine how the conversation would be (on here and elsewhere) if he had talked to and hired a lawyer on day one, when he got arrested. The same people saying he should of got a lawyer that night would be criticizing that decision if it actually happened, saying it makes him look guilty, what does he need a lawyer for, etc, etc, etc.

I recognize the conversations that we've had here lots of times.

However, I don't think it would have been very prominent in this case because there is an important difference imo. Many of the other cases with this discussion going on have been missing persons and murders in which the lawyered up person insists that he knows nothing and is completely innocent and wants the crime solved and the perp arrested as soon as possible. If you then lawyer up and refuse to answer questions that might help the police in their investigations it looks odd.

However, George Zimmerman shot someone. He admits that. That in itself means he needs a lawyer. I do not believe that too many people would go through this argument with people who already admitted that they did something. It's usually the ones who deny deny deny. GZ has a good case of needing a lawyer to help him navigate the legal system and establish his defense strategy.

I think most people are intelligent enough to recognize this is necessary to prevent miscarriages of justice in self defense cases and just to ensure everything goes fairly and there won't be costly problems with appeals even if the defendant admits that he's guilty as sin.

[waltzingmatilda]

Originally Posted by LynnM

I remember it! It was an HLN show, either Vinnie Politan or Jane Velez-Mitchell.

Thanks! I knew I saw it. I've googled it and cannot find it. Nor do I have much time to search today. I'll search more when things aren't so hectic around here.

wm

[lauriej]

Originally Posted by waltzingmatilda

There is an interview with one of his former attys from 2005 out there somewhere. She was on one of the TH shows, HLN IIRC. She said GZ was very involved in his defense case. Does anyone remember this interview? Or did I dream it?:P

JMO, MOO, etc.

wm

http://fox8.com/2012/04/11/george-zi...d-with-murder/


Zahra Umansky, an attorney who represented Zimmerman on 2005 charges of assaulting an officer and resisting arrest after an incident in a local bar — charges which were later dismissed — recalled he was actively involved in his defense, more so than other youths at that age might be. “He was very concerned,” she said.

She characterized Zimmerman as having a tendency to not accept what he’s told at face value. “He wants to take things and find out what’s going on. … He’s curious,” she said.

[Donjeta]

Do lawyers usually remember their clients from six or seven years ago or does it mean t
that GZ stood out?

IANAL but I remember hardly any of my clients from several years ago unless there was something extraordinary about them.

[LiveLaughLuv]

Originally Posted by waltzingmatilda

my reply to JustK's post from previous thread



There is an interview with one of his former attys from 2005 out there somewhere. She was on one of the TH shows, HLN IIRC. She said GZ was very involved in his defense case. Does anyone remember this interview? Or did I dream it?:P

JMO, MOO, etc.

wm

Originally Posted by LynnM

I remember it! It was an HLN show, either Vinnie Politan or Jane Velez-Mitchell.

Zahra Umansky, an attorney who represented Zimmerman on 2005 charges of assaulting an officer and resisting arrest after an incident in a local bar — charges which were later dismissed — recalled he was actively involved in his defense, more so than other youths at that age might be. “He was very concerned,” she said.

She characterized Zimmerman as having a tendency to not accept what he’s told at face value. “He wants to take things and find out what’s going on. … He’s curious,” she said.

http://fox6now.com/2012/04/12/george...-ask-for-bail/

[tpgks]

Originally Posted by LynnM

Just catching up this morning and I noticed that people were wondering where the information came from that Trayvon was an A and B student. It came from his English teacher who "described Trayvon, a junior, as an A and B student who majored in cheerfulness."

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/...-teacher-uncle

This same teacher also said that

Trayvon was under a five-day suspension when he was shot that Sunday night, but Kypriss said it was due to tardiness and not misbehavior.

"Trayvon was not a violent or dangerous child. He was not known for misbehaving," the teacher said. "He was suspended because he was late too many times."

which we know now, was a lie.

[raeann]

Originally Posted by tpgks

This same teacher also said that



which we know now, was a lie.

IMO....accusing this teacher of lying is extremely unjustified. The suspension HAS been said to be for tardies by a number of sources. The "unauthorized" release of records can certainly not be given priority over a teacher's statement, and suspensions can be issued for more than one reason. It is NOT an either/or situation.

[pcrum12]

IMO I don't see any reason why GZ calling his father should be seen as ridiculous. Considering the situation, I definitely would have called my ex-magistrate judge father FIRST thing. I do not see that as him thinking daddy can get me out of this, but that dad is a magistrate/judge and can advise me. IMO I see nothing hinky about this.

[waltzingmatilda]

Originally Posted by lauriej

http://fox8.com/2012/04/11/george-zi...d-with-murder/


Zahra Umansky, an attorney who represented Zimmerman on 2005 charges of assaulting an officer and resisting arrest after an incident in a local bar — charges which were later dismissed — recalled he was actively involved in his defense, more so than other youths at that age might be. “He was very concerned,” she said.

She characterized Zimmerman as having a tendency to not accept what he’s told at face value. “He wants to take things and find out what’s going on. … He’s curious,” she said.

Thanks much! I googled ZU's name and your WS post was the eighth one listed, LOL!:rocker:

[Velouria]

Originally Posted by tpgks

This same teacher also said that

which we know now, was a lie.

It's a lie IF he deliberately misstated the reason for the suspension. I highly doubt however, that this teacher was directly involved in the disciplinary action against Trayvon. And it's very possible that teacher was misinformed by a fellow teacher or by school administrators. IMO.

[JBean]

Originally Posted by Donjeta

Do lawyers usually remember their clients from six or seven years ago or does it mean t
that GZ stood out?

IANAL but I remember hardly any of my clients from several years ago unless there was something extraordinary about them.

Think it is hard to broadbrush all lawyers as either having or not having the ability to remember someone.
Maybe , as you say, there was something extraordinary about him in either a good or bad way.
Maybe she re read his file to refresh or she remembers all her clients. Maybe she liked him or she has a good long term memory. I can think of a lot of reasons to remember someone.
JMHO of course.

[Aedrys]

Originally Posted by Velouria

It's a lie IF he deliberately misstated the reason for the suspension. I highly doubt however, that this teacher was directly involved in the disciplinary action against Trayvon. And it's very possible that teacher was misinformed by a fellow teacher or by school administrators. IMO.

Exactly. This teacher is not going to know the exact reason for Trayvon's suspension unless he was directly involved with it. I highly doubt this teacher is covering for Trayvon being violent. I say again, there is absolutely nothing in Trayvon's past to suggest he was a violent in the least. He was not out for blood that night. One teacher's misinformation does not make that a fact. Sheesh.

[tpgks]

Originally Posted by raeann

IMO....accusing this teacher of lying is extremely unjustified. The suspension HAS been said to be for tardies by a number of sources. The "unauthorized" release of records can certainly not be given priority over a teacher's statement, and suspensions can be issued for more than one reason. It is NOT an either/or situation.

Unjustified? Accusing? The teacher DID lie! If the teacher lied about the reason/length of suspension it is not a stretch to think that she *might* be lying about Trayvon's grades and character. All of the other "sources" were also lying when they claimed that Trayvon was suspended for tardies. Crump and at least Tracy knew the truth but kept telling the 5 day/tardy story because it did not fit the "image" they were selling to the MSM.

[Velouria]

Originally Posted by pcrum12

IMO I don't see any reason why GZ calling his father should be seen as ridiculous. Considering the situation, I definitely would have called my ex-magistrate judge father FIRST thing. I do not see that as him thinking daddy can get me out of this, but that dad is a magistrate/judge and can advise me. IMO I see nothing hinky about this.

I'm just glad he didn't call Sean Hannity first.

I can see why he would call his father if in fact he didn't have ready access to an attorney's number. And I honestly can't blame him for not wanting to open the phone book and point with his eyes shut.

[tpgks]

Originally Posted by Velouria

It's a lie IF he deliberately misstated the reason for the suspension. I highly doubt however, that this teacher was directly involved in the disciplinary action against Trayvon. And it's very possible that teacher was misinformed by a fellow teacher or by school administrators. IMO.

Then the teacher should not have spoken on the matter if he was only going on rumors.

Originally Posted by Aedrys

Exactly. This teacher is not going to know the exact reason for Trayvon's suspension unless he was directly involved with it. I highly doubt this teacher is covering for Trayvon being violent. I say again, there is absolutely nothing in Trayvon's past to suggest he was a violent in the least. He was not out for blood that night. One teacher's misinformation does not make that a fact. Sheesh.

If the teacher is not going to know the exact reason for the suspension, then how did he come up with tardies? Did he just pull it out of thin air? Was he following the MSM narrative? Did Crump or Jackson talk to him?