Friday, June 01, 2012

This is about justice. Thank you.

State Assistant Prosecutor Bernie de la Rionda proved there is concern for the integrity of this case going forward. I thank him and the team of prosecutors working so hard to find the truth to be sure there is sincere justice in the case involving Trayvon Martin. We all miss him and are concerned for his parents and family. The community is dedicated to justice being applied as it should.


Updated 5h 21m ago

By Yamiche Alcindor and Marisol Bello, USA TODAY


Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester (click here) ordered Zimmerman back to jail Friday during an afternoon court hearing. Zimmerman, who has been staying in an undisclosed location since he was released on bail April 23, has until Sunday at 2:30 p.m. to turn himself in.


His trial may not happen until 2013, his lawyer, Mark O'Mara, said.


Lester revoked the bond after a motion by the state prosecutor accused Zimmerman and his wife of lying to the court about their financial assets during his initial bond hearing April 20.


They said they had no money during that hearing, but Zimmerman and his wife had access to at least $135,000 that he raised through a website he set up before his bond hearing, the judge said.


"They were well aware of the money available," Lester said. "Mr. Zimmerman can't sit back and let his wife testify falsely … nor can he allow his attorney to stand up and make misrepresentations."...


The recall of George Zimmerman only proves there was no intent to ignore any of the details of the case by the State of Florida. Some may have seen this as a minor issue in this case, but, it sincerely wasn't. It is disconcerting to realize the defense attorney was not completely forthcoming in realizing the extent there were funds available. I remember in a news conference, possibly the first he gave, Mr. O'Mara conveyed an understanding the defendant and his family had very little funds, yet he knew of the website if not the context of that site. It is a worry.


I believe the actions today by Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester will be a solace to the family as this was not really expected and to know the prosecution is being as thorough to every detail has to provide some comfort. It is to me and I would imagine to the family, friends and community. This case had a very rocky start to the point of startling the community. The recall of the defendant today has to provide a stronger understanding the law is being applied in a diligent way for sincere justice to result.


I am sure there will be yet another bail hearing in the near future for Mr. Zimmerman. I want to thank the prosecution team involved.