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Blue_Tires

(55,445 posts)
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 01:57 PM Dec 2019

George Zimmerman sues family of Trayvon Martin, publisher, prosecutors for $100 million

Source: Miami Herald

George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer acquitted of homicide charges in the 2012 fatal shooting of unarmed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, is suing Martin’s family, prosecutors and others involved in the case he claims rested on false evidence, according to a copy of the suit sent to the media Wednesday.

Zimmerman is represented by Larry Klayman, a high-profile legal crusader tied to conservative causes and the founder of Judicial Watch before splitting with the activist group.

The suit in Polk County Circuit Court cites information in a documentary about the case that accuses the Martin family of engineering false testimony, and the director has scheduled a press conference this week in Coral Gables to coincide with a film screening there. The suit seeks $100 million in civil damages, alleging defamation, abuse of civil process and conspiracy. A copy of the suit was distributed to media Wednesday by the movies’ director, Joe Gilbert. The case does not yet appear on the online docket of the Polk court system.

The lead defendant in the suit is Sybrina Fulton, Martin’s mother who became a national figure in the wake of her son’s death as a campaign surrogate for Hillary Clinton and a national advocate for social justice and reducing gun deaths. She’s running for the District 1 seat on the Miami-Dade County Commission being vacated by a term-limited Barbara Jordan in the Miami Gardens area.

Read more: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article238030539.html



For the first time in my life I feel sympathy for Zimmerman because clearly he doesn't want to live anymore since he's practically begging someone to shoot his ass with this outrageous stunt...
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George Zimmerman sues family of Trayvon Martin, publisher, prosecutors for $100 million (Original Post) Blue_Tires Dec 2019 OP
OMG... Freedomofspeech Dec 2019 #1
Counter-sue for $1 billion. lagomorph777 Dec 2019 #13
Absolutely! Freedomofspeech Dec 2019 #16
I used to do that when I practiced law. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Dec 2019 #24
Yes -- make Zimmerman regret the day he was born, klook Dec 2019 #26
he figures the rascist nazi in the white house will back him up. nt yaesu Dec 2019 #2
It just never stops n/t Odoreida Dec 2019 #3
A Trio of Shit ZenDem Dec 2019 #4
Well he now will be subjected to adversarial questioning exboyfil Dec 2019 #5
Screw ZMan. Had fight with his wife, stormed out, spotted an unarmed, skinny Black teen, Hoyt Dec 2019 #6
LOL. dware Dec 2019 #32
The grift Mendocino Dec 2019 #7
I was just wondering last week where this idiot went. He's still trying to keep his bull shit alive. C Moon Dec 2019 #8
Polk County Circuit Court? That is not where the incident happened! csziggy Dec 2019 #9
This gives new meaning to the word evil. StevieM Dec 2019 #10
He needs to look in a mirror. BlueIdaho Dec 2019 #11
He went through the quarter-mil he (allegedly) sold his gun for and is broke again? LanternWaste Dec 2019 #12
Congratulations George Zimmerman! You are the new BIGGEST DOUCHE IN THE UNIVERSE!! Initech Dec 2019 #14
Larry Klayman is representing this asshole Gothmog Dec 2019 #15
Asshole representing asshole! Grins Dec 2019 #21
Outfuckingragious. Surely there's a pro-bono big law office to take this up. marble falls Dec 2019 #17
Well now The Liberal Lion Dec 2019 #18
STOP CALLING HIM 'NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH' ANYTHING!!! louis-t Dec 2019 #19
Cinema cancels showing of film tied to George Zimmerman's lawsuit against Trayvon Martin's family Gothmog Dec 2019 #20
The lowest, lowest life if he can be referred to that way. Monstrous pig appalachiablue Dec 2019 #22
It gets worse: Blue_Tires Dec 2019 #23
fucker should be in jail Skittles Dec 2019 #25
He was acquitted though treestar Dec 2019 #27
My late conservative Republican father got mail from Larry Klayman. generalbetrayus Dec 2019 #28
Who's the gadfly attorney representing him? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2019 #29
I hope they're keeping Hell hot for that motherfucker. Aristus Dec 2019 #30
Trayvon Martin will forever be a hero. Zimmerman will disappear and nobody will notice. n/t TheFourthMind Dec 2019 #31
24. I used to do that when I practiced law.
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 06:55 PM
Dec 2019

Last edited Wed Dec 4, 2019, 09:13 PM - Edit history (1)

It's amazing how the plaintiff's attitude toward their case changes they when realize they have something they can lose. It also freaks out the plaintiff's attorney.

BTW, a cross-complaint doesn't even have to be related to the original cause of action. Personally, I think the family ought to go after Zimmerson for wrongful death and intentional infliction of emotional distress, like the Goldmans did with O.J. after he was acquitted at the criminal trial. Goldman won that case easily.

ZenDem

(442 posts)
4. A Trio of Shit
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 02:20 PM
Dec 2019

We all know Zimmerman. Shit #1 that can't hold a job, stay out of trouble, or keep his hole shut.

Then there's the 'Director'. Here's a fun Wiki link to enjoy. A right-wing conspiracy theorist extraordinaire.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Gilbert

And then, the pièce de résistance of shit, the infamous Klayman.

Sickening group of greedy, racist and heartless shits.

exboyfil

(17,863 posts)
5. Well he now will be subjected to adversarial questioning
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 02:26 PM
Dec 2019

The last time he "testified" was with compliant cops just hurrying the process along to get him out the door.

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
6. Screw ZMan. Had fight with his wife, stormed out, spotted an unarmed, skinny Black teen,
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 02:36 PM
Dec 2019

stalked him, intimidated him, murdered him, and lied about it.

Guess I would be struck from jury pool.

dware

(12,385 posts)
32. LOL.
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 10:45 PM
Dec 2019
Guess I would be struck from jury pool.


Ya Think?

Although, I think you would make a fine juror for that asswipe.

csziggy

(34,136 posts)
9. Polk County Circuit Court? That is not where the incident happened!
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 03:10 PM
Dec 2019

Oh, it turns out Zimmerman has moved to my home county. Klayman probably thinks his client will get a more favorable response in that deeply red county.

I'm glad my Mom is gone - that means I will not have to visit and drive by the Polk County Courthouse where the legal crap will happen.

StevieM

(10,500 posts)
10. This gives new meaning to the word evil.
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 03:21 PM
Dec 2019

He is suing the family of the boy who he murdered.

And, of course, Larry Klayman is behind it. This is the man who the GOP sees as a crusader for justice.

BlueIdaho

(13,582 posts)
11. He needs to look in a mirror.
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 03:25 PM
Dec 2019

It’s nobody else’s fault his life turned into a shit sandwich. He was a disaster waiting to happen. Sadly his disaster took the life of another human being. It’s not surprising people treat him as an outcast - He’s gonna have to learn to live with that fact

 

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)
12. He went through the quarter-mil he (allegedly) sold his gun for and is broke again?
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 03:48 PM
Dec 2019

Poor guy. It's a tough old world when a violent, bigoted misogynist is called a violent, bigoted misogynist.

Initech

(100,079 posts)
14. Congratulations George Zimmerman! You are the new BIGGEST DOUCHE IN THE UNIVERSE!!
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 04:00 PM
Dec 2019

Bravo, take a bow!!!

louis-t

(23,295 posts)
19. STOP CALLING HIM 'NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH' ANYTHING!!!
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 05:07 PM
Dec 2019

That only legitimizes his crime as if he were 'protecting' the neighborhood. He appointed himself judge, jury and executioner.

treestar

(82,383 posts)
27. He was acquitted though
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 08:09 PM
Dec 2019

If I remember right, on the stand your ground defense. So what are his damages? Sounds like a lawsuit that should be thrown out.

generalbetrayus

(507 posts)
28. My late conservative Republican father got mail from Larry Klayman.
Wed Dec 4, 2019, 08:19 PM
Dec 2019

After my dad died in 2005, I had his mail forwarded to my home, as executor of his estate. The mail from Larry Klayman followed. Fourteen years later, I still get mail from Larry Klayman. It's not much, but I figure every time he sends out a mailing I toss in the recycle bin, it's costing Larry a few rubles, so staying on his list is the least I can do.

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