What are the potential risks and benefits of citizen's arrest laws? What were the reactions of public figures and celebrities to the George Zimmerman case and verdict?

J.D., New York University, 1979; B.A., Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, 1975. George A. Zimmerman. Retired Partner, Complex Litigation ... Mar 22, 2012 ... The question at hand is whether Zimmerman muttered "fucking coons" during the 911 call minutes before he killed Trayvon Martin. Several people ... Apr 5, 2024 ... This language bias and divide can have devastating consequences, as it did in the trial of George Zimmerman, who shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in ... On the evening of February 26, 2012, in Sanford, Florida, United States, George Zimmerman fatally shot Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old African-American, ... Jul 19, 2013 ... I can only imagine what they're going through, and it's remarkable how they've handled it. The second thing I want to say is to reiterate what I ... Apr 3, 2012 ... " Zimmerman says yes, and the dispatcher replies, "OK, we don't need you to do that." Zimmerman says "OK" and then dithers for a minute or ... Jun 25, 2013 ... "Trayvon Martin decided to confront George Zimmerman," West said. "The evidence will show this is a sad case. There are no monsters." West ... Jun 22, 2013 ... ... Do gender, race, ethnicity (age, sexual orientation, and so on) ... did? As to what really happened during a scuffle only Zimmerman is ... ... will probably result in acquittal on a retrial. A trial judge's finding that the newly discovered evidence is not of this nature will not be disturbed ... Jul 14, 2013 ... ... George Zimmerman to take the stand and indict himself. That's a pipe dream ... Before anything or anyone else, Texas will look out for the ...