Assuming that the DOJ doesn’t file civil rights charges against George Zimmerman (which remains to be seen), the next development will likely be a civil suit filed by the Martin family. I see an OJ Simpson-style scenario playing out, in which Zimmerman will likely be held civilly liable for the death of Trayvon Martin, despite being acquitted of murder and manslaughter.
The evidence needed to win in a civil case is considerably less, and the self-defense argument won’t hold as much weight in that court.
George Zimmerman didn’t do himself any favors in doing interviews with the media prior to his being arrested for the murder charge.
I can’t see how he will win another victory in court. And that’s if the Department of Justice doesn’t get involved with the hate crimes charges first.
This media circus isn’t over yet.
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