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Purveyor

(29,876 posts)
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 07:34 PM Nov 2012

Trayvon Martin Shooter To Seek Expense Money

ORLANDO, Fla. -- George Zimmerman plans to step up fundraising to pay for his expenses while he awaits trial for fatally shooting 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.

The former neighborhood watch leader's attorney said Wednesday that Zimmerman plans to launch the New George Zimmerman Defense Fund next month.

Donors will receive "thank you" cards individually signed by Zimmerman.

Attorney Mark O'Mara said an existing fund has raised $140,000 since last May, but the money it is running a bit low.

Read more here: http://www.modbee.com/2012/11/28/2473400/trayvon-martin-shooter-to-seek.html#storylink=cpy

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LiberalAndProud

(12,799 posts)
2. I know! It's *hard* to live on only $23,000/month.
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 07:37 PM
Nov 2012

I suppose Mr. O'Mara is managing quite well too. What a crock that Trayvon's death turned into a financial bonanza for his killer.

Ecumenist

(6,086 posts)
8. Yes, you see nothing wrong with this LYING GRIFTING POS trying to con more money out
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 08:07 PM
Nov 2012

of his idiot followers?

MADem

(135,425 posts)
4. The signature of a stalking murderer of a teen is worth something?
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 07:37 PM
Nov 2012

It might serve to wipe one's ass if one was out of Charmin, or something....

Blue_Tires

(55,445 posts)
10. Remember, Zimmerman and his attorney are jesus to some of the nuttier gun forums
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 09:16 PM
Nov 2012

they may as well try to fleece them for a few bucks...

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Auntie Bush

(17,528 posts)
13. So it's OK to kill someone, make yourself unemployable, then ask the public to
Thu Nov 29, 2012, 11:48 AM
Nov 2012

help pay your living expenses. I guess this world is full of fools. (Look at haw many voted for Romney!)

Generic Other

(28,979 posts)
14. Obviously the lawyer is the one who is getting the bulk of the money
Thu Nov 29, 2012, 11:56 AM
Nov 2012

otherwise the grifter wouldn't be begging again.

Why does this infuriate me so much?

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