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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDo you think that ZImmerman has already left the country?
His lawyers said they are dropping him because they can't get in contact with him, then this morning they said he is in hiding for his own safety. Has he already made a run for the border?
Boyce Watkins is beginning to think so - http://www.kulturekritic.com/2012/04/uncategorized/trayvons-parents-think-zimmerman-is-a-flight-risk-i-think-hes-already-running/
Ganja Ninja
(15,953 posts)treestar
(82,383 posts)He could not board a plane without one. He could probably get across into Mexico though. A reverse illegal entry.
zbdent
(35,392 posts)with a crime, right?
I bet, as a "Hispanic", he never was stopped to show his "green card", like a lot of other, non-"white" Hispanics ...
RKP5637
(67,112 posts)Justice wanted
(2,657 posts)IF he hasn't left yet he will be soon especially after the 72 hour announcement.
Junkdrawer
(27,993 posts)And don't be surprised if the authorities let him run.
Solves a WHOLE lot of problems if the facts never come up at trial.
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)MintyFresh
(29 posts)and how long its taking to even charge him considering other cases I've seen & how they charge them very quickly.
I also think that little episode with his lawyers yesterday could have been because they know something we don't like GZ won't be charged & they were trying to give him time to get out of the country before the ______ hits the fan.
Strange to me that they allowed him to leave the jurisdiction where the shooting took place even if they haven't charged him yet. Usually they tell the person they are looking at not to leave without letting them (the police) know.
ProgressiveProfessor
(22,144 posts)Only the courts can do that.
MintyFresh
(29 posts)why not if there is an investigation going on ?
ProgressiveProfessor
(22,144 posts)that requires a judge and being charged (assuming it is a criminal case).
There is also the charge of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution...so going into hiding has its own risks. However, taking a previously planned vacation is fine.
TBF
(33,776 posts)but he could ignore it and run. Which is what I believe he's done.
Bruce Wayne
(692 posts)d_r
(6,907 posts)Junkdrawer
(27,993 posts)Got fired as a bouncer for being too violent.
FarPoint
(13,499 posts)He's not formally charged so is free to go start a new life. Hes been given a HUGE head start with a free pass. It is the logical choice in my opinion. Yeap..he's gone. So goes the national outrage as well because he will be on the most wanted list....No blame target essentially.
I don't agree. Just familiar with how they make problems go away.