Why is zimmerman not in jail

George Zimmerman: " So that you George Z. George Z: "Right. That's what I'm saying. Why would she do that? In fact during George Zimmerman's initial bond hearing, he told the judge he was broke, earning him a low bail which was later revoked and reinstated for a higher amount and eventually earning his wife a perjury charge. Or as former federal prosecutor Jeffrey Neiman told the associated press:. This was all pointed out in several articles at the time including Robles' piece and was even the subject of a Change.

But despite a "parallel" FBI investigation into the Trayvon Martin case and the appointment of a "special" state prosecutor, no financial or "structuring" charge has been filed by any prosecutor state or federal against either Zimmerman. Some may believe that a "structuring" charge matters less than other underlying issues surrounding Trayvon Martin's murder.

But the financial crimes charges matter precisely because Trayvon Martin's murder was never just about whether or not George Zimmerman was racist or if he was killed by "Stand Your Ground" laws. It was about the myriad ways in which the justice system works differently for different people. Additionally, it makes others question his credibility, which will always be an issue at trial. All rights reserved. Law Firm Website Design by.

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