'Wanted Dead or Alive' poster issued for George Zimmerman by New Black Panther Party

[luckytxn 2,264]

'Wanted Dead or Alive' poster issued for George Zimmerman by New Black Panther Party

Yesterday afternoon at a press conference, the New Black Panther Party for Self-Defense circulated a “wanted dead or alive” poster for George Zimmerman for shooting to death a Florida teenager four weeks ago.

Zimmerman, a self-proclaimed neighborhood watch captain, said he accosted what he alleges was a suspicious looking black male walking through his neighborhood. He further contends the man punched him and bloodied his nose, so Zimmerman fired a gun shot striking the man in the chest. The “man” was 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, who would lie in the county morgue three days before police alerted his parents of their child’s death.

Minister Mikhail Muhummud led the press conference, calling for the firing of Sanford Police Chief Bill Lee, the arrest of George Zimmerman and some involvement from President Obama. Muhummud stated he is the southern regional director for the New Black Panther Party for Self-Defense located in Jacksonville, Florida. While Minister Muhummud fired off a list of demands and expressed outrage over the handling of the shooting and subsequent investigation, a member of the group passed flyers to about 100 people who showed up for the press conference. Muhummud told the group he was not concerned with rumors of death threats to George Zimmerman, “He should be afraid for his life…” (SEE

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Muhummud said, “I’m here today to appeal to the country, particularly President Obama, to do the right thing while you have the power.” He said that “Trayvon Martin symbolizes my son.”

President Obama had not addressed the issue, but had advised the Justice Department to open an investigation into the case. This morning following Muhummud’s press conference, President Obama spoke about the case for the first time publicly. He echoed the sentiments of Muhummud saying “If I had a son, he would look like Trayvon...” (SEE http://youtu.be/efZNgSEpB1k).

When the group started chanting “Black Power,” Ms. Adele Azarucquoi, a white long time resident of Sanford shouted, “What about White people.”

Muhummud quickly said, “We don’t hate any group. We hate injustice. We appreciate the whites who have come forth to help us.”

There were less than a dozen whites, not counting media, among the mostly African American crowd. “I hope there are more people who look like me at the next rally for Trayvon’s family,” Ms. Azarucquoi said.

After the news conference Ms. Azarucquoi told a journalist, “This heart of mine is sick when a kid gets killed because his skin is different from the skin of the guy who shoots him.”

She then requested that a journalist walk across the street with her to speak with Police Chief Bill Lee. Upon arrival at his office the receptionist said he wasn’t in the office then said “he hasn’t been in the office in several days.”

Later in the day Chief Lee announced he was temporarily stepping down.

Present at the news conference was Ms. Mildred Duprey de Robles, Conciliation Specialist for the United States Justice Department’s Office of Community Relations. Ms. Duprey de Robles declined to speak with the press other than to say she was there as an observer.

The Justice Department’s Office of Community Relations is mandated to help negotiate peaceful resolutions to community problems. She appeared to have gotten an ear full and left quickly when the press insisted on more communication from her.

Members of the public who came in support of the New Black Panther Party’s press conference were vocal in their outrage over the shooting and investigation. They called for the dismantling of “the good ole boy network.”

Pastor Paul Wright, whose 1000 member church, Calvary Temple Praises, is several blocks from the police department, dropped by the press conference. When asked about the “wanted dead or alive” poster Pastor Wright said, “I don’t agree with that. We don’t need to set a precedent that this is the way to resolve problems.”

[X Factor 1,112]

Where are the Black Panthers on the daily murders of blacks on blacks throughout major US cities? And are we in the Wild West with wanted posters?

[ready4ONE 5,400]

Sad story, but if the door gets opened for shooting someone giving you a bloody nose, messy situations such as this seem to me an inevitable consequence. I doubt Zimmerman is a scumbag racist, and that side of the story smells bogus, but I do wonder if he personally now believes the shooting was justified.

[Leatherneck 693]

Where are the Black Panthers on the daily murders of blacks on blacks throughout major US cities? And are we in the Wild West with wanted posters?

It certainly does not serve their racist agenda to deal with the black on black, death and mayhem that occurs daily.

[Danno 1,228]

Sad story, but if the door gets opened for shooting someone giving you a bloody nose, messy situations such as this seem to me an inevitable consequence. I doubt Zimmerman is a scumbag racist, and that side of the story smells bogus, but I do wonder if he personally now believes the shooting was justified.

No doubt about it he second guesses himself who wouldn't under nearly any situation?

Reports are his nose was broken not just bloodied. Broken bones I would suspect constitute "grave bodily harm"?

I'll tell you this much, if that kid came to zimmerman and laid into him without being physically provoked (Zimmerman trying to hold him or something ) then zimmerman was in his right to shoot him.

[james&olya 1,121]

I'll tell you this much, if that kid came to zimmerman and laid into him without being physically provoked (Zimmerman trying to hold him or something ) then zimmerman was in his right to shoot him.

Pretty big 'if'!!

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I'll tell you this much, if that kid came to zimmerman and laid into him without being physically provoked (Zimmerman trying to hold him or something ) then zimmerman was in his right to shoot him.

That constitutes assault, and the kid would be justified using the force necessary to free himself, and be on his way. (If you took any self-defense courses, you could easily bust a nose or break a few ribs using just basic defensive moves.) That is an application of "Stand Your Ground". What Zimmerman did was not.

[james&olya 1,121]

That constitutes assault, and the kid would be justified using the force necessary to free himself, and be on his way. (If you took any self-defense courses, you could easily bust a nose or break a few ribs using just basic defensive moves.) That is an application of "Stand Your Ground". What Zimmerman did was not.

As I understand it assault is what you do short of physical contact. It can be verbal threats or challenges, it could be moving to block someones path, etc. It is battery when you so much as lay a finger on someone else when it is clearly unwelcome. The only one alive that could clarify this is Zimmerman and I doubt his veracity. Martin may have been justified in punching GZ in the nose even if battery had not yet been committed by Zimmerman. It all depends on exactly how it all went down and we only have GZ's side of that story.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

As I understand it assault is what you do short of physical contact. It can be verbal threats or challenges, it could be moving to block someones path, etc. It is battery when you so much as lay a finger on someone else when it is clearly unwelcome. The only one alive that could clarify this is Zimmerman and I doubt his veracity. Martin may have been justified in punching GZ in the nose even if battery had not yet been committed by Zimmerman. It all depends on exactly how it all went down and we only have GZ's side of that story.

So, threatening physical harm is assault, and unlawful touching is battery. So this would be assault and battery on the part of Zimmerman. Gotcha.

What is the difference between unlawful imprisonment, false arrest, and impersonating a police officer?

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[Leatherneck 693]

I'm all for self defense -- provided you're lawfully defending yourself. However, it's a real travesty to claim self defense when your very actions are a contributing factor making it necessary for you to need to defend yourself -- which ultimately results in another person's death. Law enforcement is satisfied it was a lawful shooting, and from the evidence it was. However, it was a shooting that did not have to happen.

Edited March 25, 2012 by Leatherneck

[Pooky 3,786]

I'm all for self defense -- provided you're lawfully defending yourself. However, it's a real travesty to claim self defense when your very actions are a contributing factor making it necessary for you to need to defend yourself -- which ultimately results in another person's death. Law enforcement is satisfied it was a lawful shooting, and from the evidence it was. However, it was a shooting that did not have to happen ...

... and wouldn't have happened if George Zimmerman was not legally permitted to carry a gun.

[X Factor 1,112]

It certainly does not serve their racist agenda to deal with the black on black, death and mayhem that occurs daily.

So when you combine the Black Panters, Al Sharpton & Jessie Jackson to this situation, it has the potential to explode into a race riot!

[Danno 1,228]

That constitutes assault, and the kid would be justified using the force necessary to free himself, and be on his way. (If you took any self-defense courses, you could easily bust a nose or break a few ribs using just basic defensive moves.) That is an application of "Stand Your Ground". What Zimmerman did was not.

Perhaps you misunderstood or I didn't make my post clear.

If Zimmeman put his hands on the kid, the self defense is out the window.

If The Teen, came to Zimmerman and physically attacked him, he brought his death upon himself.

There is no law or logic which supposes if you violently attack someone you get to dictate the limits by which they will fight back.

THis is not 1965, the people on the street today will stomp your skull in for little or no big altercation.

Remember the Ex-con McDonalds worker who went after those two black chicks who came over the counter, he grabbed a pipe and went to town on them.

He was not charged, he was also black so no demonstrations.

Where was the outrage when this guy walked?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljKZp2QMyow

[Leatherneck 693]

... and wouldn't have happened if George Zimmerman was not legally permitted to carry a gun.

Which Constitutional guaranteed right would you like to give up because some don't like that particular right? What say you should be done about that pesky 2nd amendment?

[Pooky 3,786]

Which Constitutional guaranteed right would you like to give up because some don't like that particular right? What say you should be done about that pesky 2nd amendment?

What part of "well-regulated militia" applies to modern-day life in the USA?

You're definitely not well-regulated, but certainly are militant.

As part of my First Amendment rights, I'm expressing my opinion that SCOTUS took liberties with the wording of the Second Amendment and dragged it well beyond its original intent.