[BobKat1]

Originally Posted by paulandjean

They also have released a new photo of Zimmerman,Clean shaven,shirt and tie,supposely release by his attorney.

Yes, BOTH sides will be trying to place their guy in the best light while trying to make to other side look not so good.

[RichieLion]

New info that Trayvon Martin was previously suspended from school while in possession of a burglary tool and women's jewelry that he claims was not his, and that his suspension was officially for graffiti.

He'd been suspended from school a total of 3 times. The latest for drug and drug paraphernalia possession which was the current suspension in the time he was shot.

The picture emerging about this big kid is not as first advertised. This should not be a national story. The only reason it is is because of race, and I don't mean the race of Martin, I mean the race of the shooter. The only problem is that the story revolved around the shooter being named Zimmerman, which meant he was Caucasian. The kicker is that his name didn't reveal that the shooter is, in fact, classified as Hispanic. This only slowed down the express train of "racial indignation", but didn't derail it.

Trayvon Martin case: He was suspended from school for having a 'burglary tool' | Mail Online

[Figmo Bohica]

Richie, any time a criminal get hurt or shoot, all of a sudden that person, "Help his aged Gandmother do her shopping every Saturday and took her to church on Sunday." Right, but once the facts start coming out, seems as though the story takes on a different light.

I will wait until the investigation is completed and all facts, on both sides are known, before reaching any conclusion. This is what the media and all the talking heads should have done.

[RichieLion]

Originally Posted by Figmo Bohica

Richie, any time a criminal get hurt or shoot, all of a sudden that person, "Help his aged Gandmother do her shopping every Saturday and took her to church on Sunday." Right, but once the facts start coming out, seems as though the story takes on a different light.

I will wait until the investigation is completed and all facts, on both sides are known, before reaching any conclusion. This is what the media and all the talking heads should have done.

Exactly right, but the die has been cast already and cannot be retrieved.

I just knew without a doubt in my mind that if Sharpton was involved, this story as presented stunk to high heaven. It's starting to seem that I was right.

[Applepie]

Did you see the latest news reports on the incident. Witnesses say Zimmerman was walking back to his car when the Martin kid attacked him from behind. Hospital confirms that Zimmerman had injuries consistent with being attacked from behind. ( broked nose and forehead lacerations from contact on cement). Also. Martin was in Orlando because he had been suspended from school for drugs. Current pictures show him looking much older and bigger. I am not making any judgement one way or another, just stating the facts, so please don't beat me up for this post. I just think the press should get all the information before crucifying someone. Also the Black Panthers have a $10,000 bounty on Zimmerman.

[kirk1]

He said / She said -- That is all we have because of the inept and sloppy work of the Sanford PD. You can spin the cause of injuries or sounds heard in the night but hard evidence will be had to come by because of SPD's investigation.
This investigation reminds me of the beating a son of a SPD officer gave another black male in Sanford and the department tried to kiss this off too. I suppose this was a coincidence and that SPD is not biased or just plain inept.

[Advogado]

Originally Posted by Applepie

Did you see the latest news reports on the incident. Witnesses say Zimmerman was walking back to his car when the Martin kid attacked him from behind. Hospital confirms that Zimmerman had injuries consistent with being attacked from behind. ( broked nose and forehead lacerations from contact on cement). Also. Martin was in Orlando because he had been suspended from school for drugs. Current pictures show him looking much older and bigger. I am not making any judgement one way or another, just stating the facts, so please don't beat me up for this post. I just think the press should get all the information before crucifying someone. Also the Black Panthers have a $10,000 bounty on Zimmerman.

The press (and some posters to this forum) don't seem to want to wait until they they have all the facts before sensationalizing a story and jumping to politically correct conclusions. The news media and some posters immediately convicted Zimmerman of racially motivated murder. It is looking more and more as though this just might not be the case. Was nothing learned from the Duke lacrosse scandal?

[Whatever]

What is with the gold teeth?

[RichieLion]

Originally Posted by Whatever

What is with the gold teeth?

Typically, it's a "gangsta fashion" thing, and is popular with young African-American men because the "rap" stars sport this jewelry. It's not that uncommon and certainly not cheap. It's an expensive adornment.

[janmcn]

ABC News is reporting that the lead investigator wanted to charge George Zimmerman with manslaughter the night of the murder and wasn't "buying his story". If this is confirmed, the police chief and the prosecutor have some explaining to do.

[RichieLion]

Originally Posted by janmcn

ABC News is reporting that the lead investigator wanted to charge George Zimmerman with manslaughter the night of the murder and wasn't "buying his story". If this is confirmed, the police chief and the prosecutor have some explaining to do.

You don't have to guess. The Sanford police have released their initial report in a news conference.

Police Incident Report | Trayvon Martin Shooting | The Daily Caller

[paulandjean]

"Whats with the gold teeth", The way I look at it is, at least he is seeing a dentist. Lots of young kids and adults do this. No big thing,its not like he could not go to "The Villages" high school because of his tooth.Justs a fad,like seeing a villages 65 year old driving a motorcycle with a ponytail and a leather vest. Just trying to fit in.

[Advogado]

[QUOTE=paulandjean;472334]"Whats with the gold teeth", The way I look at it is, at least he is seeing a dentist. Lots of young kids and adults do this. No big thing,its not like he could not go to "The Villages" high school because of his tooth.Justs a fad,like seeing a villages 65 year old driving a motorcycle with a ponytail and a leather vest. Just trying to fit in.[/
Hardly just a fad. Where and how does a 17-year old get the cash for gold cosmetic dentistry?

[billethkid]

Good news....the story DID NOT make NBC national news tonight.
Maybe they recognize it is indeed over done...wrongly done....and like the LaCrosse players of the past will turn out totally different than the emotional, racist opportunists would like it to go.

btk

[ceejay]

That's exactly what I was wondering...I can understand the rap stars sporting them, but where does a 17 year old kid get the money for all that gold in his teeth?