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1-Old-Man

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4. I'd like to thank responders number 2 and 3 for their thoughts and explanation

Reply to Sheepshank (Original post)

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 12:35 PM

Jul 2013

Really, thank you. I didn't know that was why the civil actions need to follow any criminal trial that might take place but as you've explained it it now makes perfect sense. I've learned something today, and that is always welcome. So thank you again, both of you.

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Is there a reason Z couldn't have been sued civilly first? [View all] Sheepshank Jul 2013 OP

The outcry for the state of Florida to prosecute was too great to be ignored. hack89 Jul 2013 #1

Well, to be fair, Florida was clearly going to suppress the whole thing Blue_Tires Jul 2013 #6

I don't know but it makes sense that it should come later. NYC_SKP Jul 2013 #2

It would violate his 5th Amendment right madaboutharry Jul 2013 #3

I'd like to thank responders number 2 and 3 for their thoughts and explanation 1-Old-Man Jul 2013 #4

Why? If you're Martin's parents would you "settle" for a civil trial first? Blue_Tires Jul 2013 #5

a civil suit is helped by a guilty criminal verdict, more than it is harmed by a not guilty markiv Jul 2013 #7