A Florida judge on Friday rejected a prosecutor’s motion to increase bail for George Zimmerman, the man charged in the shooting of Trayvon Martin, after his lawyer disclosed that Mr. Zimmerman had received more than $200,000 from a legal defense Web site he established.
Mr. Zimmerman was released from jail Monday on $150,000 bond.
Mark O’Mara, Mr. Zimmerman’s lawyer, told the court Friday that he had learned only a few days ago of the amount of money collected through the Web site, therealgeorgezimmerman.com, which was taken down this week. Mr. O’Mara said the money had been placed in a trust account that he would control until a decision about what to do with it was made. He said some of the money had already been used, including about $5,000 toward Mr. Zimmerman’s bond.
The prosecutor, Bernardo de la Rionda, had sought to have Mr. Zimmerman’s bail raised, maintaining that the Web site’s donations should have been used to calculate the amount of the bond.
But Judge Lester said he lacked sufficient information about the site’s operation and ownership to immediately revisit Mr. Zimmerman’s bail. He directed Mr. O’Mara to submit documentation regarding who would ultimately control the Web site and its funds.
“I may have authority. I may not have authority,” the judge said about reconsidering bail. “I don’t know.”
Is the bond issue going on now really a big deal or are they nitpicking?
When he said he had no money, in order to keep the bond low, he actually had $200,000. in the bank. This money was donated for his defense fund. He has used $50,000. of it as living expenses so far, which means he has access to the money and it should have been revealed to the court before bond was set. You may not like it personally, but it is the law.
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Vegas Order Out Of Chaos User ID: 50831 04-28-2012 01:19 AM
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Is the bond issue going on now really a big deal or are they nitpicking?
When he said he had no money, in order to keep the bond low, he actually had $200,000. in the bank. This money was donated for his defense fund. He has used $50,000. of it as living expenses so far, which means he has access to the money and it should have been revealed to the court before bond was set. You may not like it personally, but it is the law.
Wow, $50,000 for two months living expenses... Living pretty high on the hog... Not sure I'm buying that story by the press...
feverpitch Registered User User ID: 61600 04-28-2012 01:27 AM
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Is the bond issue going on now really a big deal or are they nitpicking?
When he said he had no money, in order to keep the bond low, he actually had $200,000. in the bank. This money was donated for his defense fund. He has used $50,000. of it as living expenses so far, which means he has access to the money and it should have been revealed to the court before bond was set. You may not like it personally, but it is the law.
Wow, $50,000 for two months living expenses... Living pretty high on the hog... Not sure I'm buying that story by the press...
It could be done if you're staying in a 300. a night hotel, eating all meals in a restaurant, running up a bar tab and inviting a few friends along for the ride.
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Vegas Order Out Of Chaos User ID: 50831 04-28-2012 01:36 AM
Posts: 18,533
When he said he had no money, in order to keep the bond low, he actually had $200,000. in the bank. This money was donated for his defense fund. He has used $50,000. of it as living expenses so far, which means he has access to the money and it should have been revealed to the court before bond was set. You may not like it personally, but it is the law.
Wow, $50,000 for two months living expenses... Living pretty high on the hog... Not sure I'm buying that story by the press...
It could be done if you're staying in a 300. a night hotel, eating all meals in a restaurant, running up a bar tab and inviting a few friends along for the ride.
Over $1600 a day? Considering the emotional stress he was under as well as the murder threats against him, I highly doubt he was doing any of the above...
LoP Guest lop guest User ID: 93031 04-28-2012 01:39 AM
Is the bond issue going on now really a big deal or are they nitpicking?
When he said he had no money, in order to keep the bond low, he actually had $200,000. in the bank. This money was donated for his defense fund. He has used $50,000. of it as living expenses so far, which means he has access to the money and it should have been revealed to the court before bond was set. You may not like it personally, but it is the law.
Wow, $50,000 for two months living expenses... Living pretty high on the hog... Not sure I'm buying that story by the press...
If I was Zimmerman, I'd be blowing it on fake IDs and guns.
Show up as Juan Valdez, the illegal alien farm worker in Arizona, start a new life as the first white Hispanic fugitive illegal alien wannabe.
Wow, $50,000 for two months living expenses... Living pretty high on the hog... Not sure I'm buying that story by the press...
It could be done if you're staying in a 300. a night hotel, eating all meals in a restaurant, running up a bar tab and inviting a few friends along for the ride.
Over $1600 a day? Considering the emotional stress he was under as well as the murder threats against him, I highly doubt he was doing any of the above...
Watch out, common sense = racism.
Cammi Registered User User ID: 43153 04-28-2012 04:18 PM
Posts: 2,150
Is the bond issue going on now really a big deal or are they nitpicking?
When he said he had no money, in order to keep the bond low, he actually had $200,000. in the bank. This money was donated for his defense fund. He has used $50,000. of it as living expenses so far, which means he has access to the money and it should have been revealed to the court before bond was set. You may not like it personally, but it is the law.
Nope.. I'm not taking anytjing about this case personally. I'm waiting for trial to learn the facts.
Cammi Registered User User ID: 43153 04-28-2012 04:20 PM
Posts: 2,150
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