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sarisataka

(22,700 posts) Thu Dec 6, 2012, 08:47 PM Dec 2012

George Zimmerman Sues NBC for Portraying Him as a 'Racist and Predatory Villain' [View all]

I can accept that he deserves a fair trial, but really?

George Zimmerman, the man facing second-degree murder charges in one of the most racially charged and controversial cases in recent memory is seeking damages against NBC for portraying him as a "racist and predatory villain."

The suit, filed this afternoon, claims, "NBC saw the death of Trayvon Martin not as a tragedy, but as an opportunity to increase ratings."

http://abcnews.go.com/US/george-zimmerman-sues-nbc-news-portraying-racist-predatory/story?id=17897214#.UME57oNRiN8

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George Zimmerman Sues NBC for Portraying Him as a 'Racist and Predatory Villain' [View all] sarisataka Dec 2012 OP

The truth hurts. LeftyMom Dec 2012 #1

They both may well be right ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #3

It was really unfair of NBC... Dr. Strange Dec 2012 #2

But him going on Fox News was not seeing what he did as a tragedy but as a money maker. n/t vaberella Dec 2012 #4

NBC will no doubt use that footage too. n/t arthritisR_US Dec 2012 #26

ROFL gollygee Dec 2012 #5

So why did NBC fire its employees for doctoring the quote? metalbot Dec 2012 #16

Don't confuse the lynch mob with facts. Vattel Dec 2012 #27

He's going to sue the Internet next! Neoma Dec 2012 #6

You mean the lalalu Dec 2012 #9

You mean Zimmerman has ties to W Bush? Neoma Dec 2012 #11

LOL lalalu Dec 2012 #14

You mean the TorchTheWitch Dec 2012 #18

Cart before the horse, George? DearAbby Dec 2012 #7

Zimmerman is a nut. lalalu Dec 2012 #8

Will DU's gungeon file an amicus brief? alcibiades_mystery Dec 2012 #10

LMAO. That is just perfect. Hoyt Dec 2012 #12

Snort. Starry Messenger Dec 2012 #17

hahaha obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #20

Might as well sue the internet. intheflow Dec 2012 #13

That should last as long as it takes to land on judge's desk. nt. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #15

Wow unpaid..... vrguy Dec 2012 #19

In a civil case the defendant can take depositions The Second Stone Dec 2012 #21

Who in the world is representing him? JDPriestly Dec 2012 #22

If this works out, I see a big payday in Casey Anthony's future... dogknob Dec 2012 #23

A large majority responded in another thread that NBC's action should be a crime slackmaster Dec 2012 #24

There is Florida case law that there Downwinder Dec 2012 #25