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16. if found not guilty, protection frm civil suits is likely

Mon Jun 24, 2013, 03:02 PM

Jun 2013

A self defense ruling would shield zimmerman from civil action.

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Impact of Zimmerman verdict [View all] Just Saying Jun 2013 OP

I think we should wait and see JustAnotherGen Jun 2013 #1

Difficult to get to the truth when one person involved is dead Just Saying Jun 2013 #5

It also doesn't mean a crime WAS committed either, Lurks Often Jun 2013 #6

I think that was his point Just Saying Jun 2013 #8

Agreed and I may have read more into your OP then was actually there. Lurks Often Jun 2013 #11

Let's see if I can break it down for you. uppityperson Jun 2013 #13

I'm inclined to agree. WVU Jun 2013 #15

And some people made up their minds Just Saying Jun 2013 #7

Our judicial system is on review at this trial (as all others). cheyanne Jun 2013 #9

Even without the verdict I can HappyMe Jun 2013 #10

This trial will *NOT* be the end of it, either. Archae Jun 2013 #14

if found not guilty, protection frm civil suits is likely drhobo Jun 2013 #16

OJ was found not guilty, but in a civil trial he was found guilty. Archae Jun 2013 #17