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(2,971 posts) Wed Jul 24, 2013, 01:49 PM Jul 2013

Family Rescued by George Zimmerman Fears 'Blow Back' [View all]

Source: ABC News

The family rescued by George Zimmerman when they were trapped in an overturned SUV canceled a scheduled news conference today and is pleading for privacy.

Zimmerman was one of two men who came to the aid of Dana and Mark Gerstle and their two children, who were trapped inside a blue Ford Explorer SUV that had rolled over after traveling off the highway in Sanford, Fla., about 5:45 p.m. Thursday, the Seminole County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.

The Gerstles were expected to hold a press conference today at the office of Zimmerman's attorney Mark O'Mara, but cancelled a few hours before it was supposed to take place.

"They have expressed to us that they are not comfortable doing media interviews at this time and they continue to ask for privacy," the Seminole City Sheriff's Office said in a statement

Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/US/family-rescued-george-zimmerman-fears-blow-back/story?id=19758908

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Family Rescued by George Zimmerman Fears 'Blow Back' [View all] NoGOPZone Jul 2013 OP

Well, probably for the best. uppityperson Jul 2013 #1

Why would they even JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #2

They don't need it, but Zimmerman, I'm sure, is looking for any good PR he can get. . . Journeyman Jul 2013 #3

But Zimmerman JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #19

Nah. Just some schmuck trying to keep from getting killed. He has short-term news interest. . . Journeyman Jul 2013 #27

He is notable alright. All for the wrong reasons. I sure wouldn't want to be him when southernyankeebelle Jul 2013 #29

Oh, yes he is! This *ugh* conservative website says he's a hero! Check the rest of the BS there: freshwest Jul 2013 #61

You totally got me! JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #65

Scraping the bottom of the septic tank for that hero, they are. He'll still stink. freshwest Jul 2013 #67

Another Zimmer Man dramatic rescue.... trusty elf Jul 2013 #68

BARF! But I'm thinking he'd be more likely to rescue some Twinkies or Cheetos. Just sayin' freshwest Jul 2013 #69

This is not an event that even should have been in the news other than local. My local newspaper and jwirr Jul 2013 #6

Really? Android3.14 Jul 2013 #25

Our paper has a combination of stories about national and local news and yes they may tell an jwirr Jul 2013 #37

Our local paper, which certainly qualifies as fishwrap, does follow rescues, fires, car crashes, etc enough Jul 2013 #52

This news story... McPops Jul 2013 #60

Yeah, especially fishy that O'Mara was going to be there too ... Myrina Jul 2013 #16

I don't see why they'd get blow back. Inkfreak Jul 2013 #4

They seemed eager "to be associated with Z"... Spazito Jul 2013 #10

Good. Anyone who sides with this guy is supporting a child murderer. onehandle Jul 2013 #5

They are scared of you all. Is that really what you want? dkf Jul 2013 #7

Who are "you all?".. monmouth3 Jul 2013 #9

and we all are scared of you CatWoman Jul 2013 #15

I think they're scared of Ford NoGOPZone Jul 2013 #20

Good point... IthinkThereforeIAM Jul 2013 #35

We aren't the ones that stalk and murder people NoOneMan Jul 2013 #21

I highly doubt they are scared. "Scared" I suppose like RWers are 'scared' of Sharia Law blm Jul 2013 #38

You all meaning Democrats? Kingofalldems Jul 2013 #44

sure. why not? public life is overrated. best to stick with privacy Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #48

You made their point. How is saying what you just experienced taking any side? 24601 Jul 2013 #50

If they had been african-american, they would have been shot. jpak Jul 2013 #8

Truly! They are very lucky to be mighty white. It may have saved their asses. Judi Lynn Jul 2013 #13

Nah. He wouldn't have stopped. He would have kept listening to his police scanner... onehandle Jul 2013 #17

The news conference was to be at Mark O'Mara's office? Paladin Jul 2013 #11

How conspicuous can they get? Judi Lynn Jul 2013 #14

Hardly anything would surprise me at this point. (nt) Paladin Jul 2013 #45

I just noticed that that is a Chik-fil-a napkin around the middle ice cream cone! yardwork Jul 2013 #46

Is this that video "Two Girls One Shit"? Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #49

Hmm. Do they still appreciate the "help"? nt bemildred Jul 2013 #12

I don't get why the expect any heat obama2terms Jul 2013 #18

Perhaps because the whole scenario was a PR lie that never happened? xfundy Jul 2013 #58

Is there any proof of this? Bonduel Jul 2013 #71

The more I read I agree obama2terms Jul 2013 #72

They may be concerned about getting greif from crashers. nt ZombieHorde Jul 2013 #73

And well they should -- karma IS a bitch Jessy169 Jul 2013 #22

They just have two things to say: 1. thanks for helping us 2. our appreciation has no bearing yurbud Jul 2013 #23

Nailed it. I was right - a PR stunt paid for by "Prop George Zimmerman" idiots. Mr. David Jul 2013 #24

Sure they do... Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2013 #26

It really makes you wonder... Good post. Isoldeblue Jul 2013 #30

Not only that, if the family were really trapped and couldn't get any of the 5 doors open notadmblnd Jul 2013 #31

Maybe he shot them open. ..nt TeeYiYi Jul 2013 #32

lol! Nine Jul 2013 #42

You can often get more leverage when pulling from outside. JoeyT Jul 2013 #54

I'm also curious to know how the family couldn't get out Blue_Tires Jul 2013 #55

well, zimmerman didn't need medical help after getting his head slammed on concrete 30 times JI7 Jul 2013 #66

...... trusty elf Jul 2013 #64

Make this an OP. yardwork Jul 2013 #33

Yep. Starry Messenger Jul 2013 #39

Your link didn't work. Here is the link that worked for me: yardwork Jul 2013 #47

Well if that doesn't libodem Jul 2013 #51

I've become not paranoid, but wise crim son Jul 2013 #56

Kudos to you for sharing! Day-um, there it is. . . . appacom Jul 2013 #62

Why isn't the other rescuer's name mentioned anywhere? Isoldeblue Jul 2013 #28

Well, if there's blowback, maybe GZ can come to their rescue. Ilsa Jul 2013 #34

I suspected the presser wouldn't happen. louis-t Jul 2013 #36

Wait, why was the press conference supposed to take place at O'Mara's office? Tommy_Carcetti Jul 2013 #40

Jesus. H. Christ. Now we should feel sorry for them (and their media appearances) and HATE TM LaydeeBug Jul 2013 #41

Republicans love their Zimmy boy. Kingofalldems Jul 2013 #43

have you seen the A.S.P.C.A. ads yet on Fox ? olddots Jul 2013 #53

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2013 #57

Pics if it actually happened! xfundy Jul 2013 #59

No pictures would indicate that it wasn't a PR stunt cpwm17 Jul 2013 #70

ABC News is a joke that isn't funny. appacom Jul 2013 #63