George Zimmerman Defense: Trayvon Martin Struck First, Tried to Grab Gun, Killer Claims
by Free Britney at .George Zimmerman, the man who shot and killed Florida teen Trayvon Martin, claims the teen was the aggressor, laying him out with a single punch, smashing his head on the ground repeatedly and trying to grab his gun, he tells police.
The neighborhood watch captain has not spoken publicly, but Zimmerman’s version of the nationally controversial Trayvon Martin case leaked on Monday.
The Orlando Sentinel reports that George Zimmerman told police he lost 17-year-old Martin in the Sanford, Fla., neighborhood he regularly patrolled.
He was walking back to his vehicle, he says, when the youth approached him from behind. The two exchanged words briefly then, Zimmerman said.
It was at that point that he claims Martin then punched him, jumped on top of him and began banging Zimmerman's head on the sidewalk.
Zimmerman said he cried for help; Martin's family thinks it was their son who was crying out. Witness accounts differ and 911 tapes are not clear.
A statement from Sanford police, who have not charged Zimmerman, said the Sentinel story was "consistent" with evidence turned over to prosecutors.
Because Martin was black and Zimmerman has a white father and Hispanic mother, the case has become a racial flashpoint that has civil rights leaders and others leading a series of protests in Sanford and around the country.To the dismay of millions, Geraldo Rivera claimed Martin made himself a target with his hoodie. President Obama even spoke out about the case.
Meanwhile, Martin's parents are blaming police for leaking information about their son being suspended from school for marijuana. Martin's mother, Sybrina Fulton, and family attorneys said it was part of an effort to demonize her son.
"They killed my son and now they're trying to kill his reputation," Fulton told reporters.
Martin was suspended by Miami-Dade County schools because traces of marijuana were found in a plastic baggie in his book bag, family spokesman Ryan Julison said. Martin was serving the suspension when he was killed.
Martin family attorney Benjamin Crump said the link between the youth and marijuana have no bearing on the probe into his shooting death. State and federal agencies are investigating, with a grand jury set to convene April 10.
Sanford Police insist there was no authorized release of the information but acknowledged there may have been a leak. The City Manager, Norton Bonaparte, Jr., said it would be investigated and the person responsible could be fired.
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Comments (32 Total)
THe 911 call was altered by Mainstream Media and so was the Video that shows the blood running down the back of the head of Zimmerman. So the facts is he was attacked now does that mean shoot the kid? I dont know, I would say if he went after his gun then yes it was self defense but we dont know that so we have to let the Jury decide.
This is a continuation from Delta - Zimmerman was arrested for assaut on an police officer. Due to violence against his previous fiance', or girlfriend, she took out an order of protection against Zimmerman. One of Zimmerman's employers fired him citing that he was a liability because, at a party where Zimmerman was acting as security, he picked up a woman and threw her across the room. A few of the people in the community where he patrolled as a neighborhood watchmen complained about his aggressiveness. Another said he was doing a good job as a watchman, but he/she was afraid of him. There was at least two other people that complained of complained of Zimmerman's aggression. Look this up for yourself.
This is exactly why people are not thinking first. Posting a picture of Martin at 12 years old implies Zimmerman killed a child. Most people don't wait for facts nor do they even bother to read entire articles, they read headlines and look at pictures then their mind enters into the stupidity stage.
Neci is a stinking ignorant Black Bitch who is Racist by Birth! Don't waste your time.
Since when is the courtroom on the street? Not enough evidence to arrest? HAH - Zimmerman admitted disobeying the police (at least the tapes do), he does not deny he shot the young man. Race aside (though I believe it thoroughly relevant)the attacker should be arrested and then have a day in court. (Though I wish he would just hang himself)