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In reply to the discussion: Zimmerman will never see the insides of another Courtroom - move on people [View all]hlthe2b
(114,010 posts)39. He certainly will if his family files civil charges--no choice at all and he HAVE to testify...
WHile i have my doubts that DOJ will file hate crimes (though I wish they would and could do so successfully), this is Not double jeopardy. If FEDS charge, either through direct decision or that of a Grand Jury, they most certainly CAN bring him back to trial again.
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Zimmerman will never see the insides of another Courtroom - move on people [View all]
1-Old-Man
Jul 2013
OP
For this crime. I will be shocked if we don't hear from him again - pedophelia - something.
patricia92243
Jul 2013
#2
its not just about him, its about a system that is biased against african americans
La Lioness Priyanka
Jul 2013
#5
There's MORE evidence against GZ than many Criminal Civil Rights convictions in the past and
uponit7771
Jul 2013
#33
He certainly will if his family files civil charges--no choice at all and he HAVE to testify...
hlthe2b
Jul 2013
#39
I imagine he'll accompany his wife to the court room for her August 21st perjury hearing
LanternWaste
Jul 2013
#42
Will there be changes at the local police dept as to how they handle murders like these? Will they
uppityperson
Jul 2013
#46