Ex-Sanford police chief: Zimmerman probe 'taken away from us'

[RGinWA 816]

Well, the appointment is good for 2 decades (that's 20 years). So having been appointed in 1999, she's on that bench until 2019. I don't know who will be governor in Florida in 2019 nor do I think that anyone will remember the Zimmermann case at the end of this year let alone 6 years down the road. Well, Zimmermann might remember it in his little cell.

You were saying?

Don't cloud the issue with your fancy facts sir.

It's so very pedestrian.

[Harsh_77 718]

Reading comprehension 101: Context

What you don't understand:

"It was (relayed) to me that they just wanted an arrest. They didn't care if it got dismissed later," he said.

The context in which this information is presented:

Bill Lee, who testified Monday in Zimmerman's second-degree murder trial, told CNN's George Howell in an exclusive interview that he felt pressure from city officials to arrest Zimmerman to placate the public rather than as a matter of justice.

"It was (relayed) to me that they just wanted an arrest. They didn't care if it got dismissed later," he said.

Who is "they"? Based on the context, "they" are the city officials.

Class dismissed.

And you're welcome.

Yep city officials.... u get 100/100

Well, the appointment is good for 2 decades (that's 20 years). So having been appointed in 1999, she's on that bench until 2019. I don't know who will be governor in Florida in 2019 nor do I think that anyone will remember the Zimmermann case at the end of this year let alone 6 years down the road. Well, Zimmermann might remember it in his little cell.

You were saying?

What does she have to do to progress?

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Yep city officials.... u get 100/100

I'm glad you now understand that there is NOTHING in the article you quote that even remotely suggests any federal pressure let alone White House involvement. Makes me feel good to see that you now understand that you were totally off track with your wild accusations. See what a little reading comprehension can do for you?

What does she have to do to progress?

Progress where? Is that what she's after? Is she trying to impress Obama so he might consider her for a federal appointment? Is that what you're suggesting?

Let me know 'cause if so, I am buying myself some Alcoa stock!

[Harsh_77 718]

I'm glad you now understand that there is NOTHING in the article you quote that even remotely suggests any federal pressure let alone White House involvement. Makes me feel good to see that you now understand that you were totally off track with your wild accusations. See what a little reading comprehension can do for you?

Was DOJ sending ppl to go to Disney?

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Was DOJ sending ppl to go to Disney?

Disney? Did Mickey Mouse get hurt? Or did that ####### rape Minnie?

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

"It was (relayed) to me that they just wanted an arrest. They didn't care if it got dismissed later," he said.

You are so good at reading why dont you educate the forum who is "They" in above statement from Lee?

Maybe he thinks the justice dept that flew in at obamas request. Works for the state. Who knows

[decocker 7,198]

friggin amazing..

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Maybe he thinks the justice dept that flew in at obamas request. Works for the state. Who knows

And here comes our other reading comprehension challenged member.

[Harsh_77 718]

Maybe he thinks the justice dept that flew in at obamas request. Works for the state. Who knows

yep ... lol

I thought they would be able to put Lees interview and DOJ ppl visiting all together... thats reason I even posted article from CNN so they can't complain its Fox...lol

Well anyway everyone have good weekend out of here.

And here comes our other reading comprehension challenged member.

Yep only u can read...

Should VJ PR give you Hon Doc ???

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Yep only u can read...

No, there are a lot of VJ members that can read and comprehend what they read. It's a large group of people. But you and NB aren't part of that group. Gary isn't either, by the way.

I thought they would be able to put Lees interview and DOJ ppl visiting all together... thats reason I even posted article from CNN so they can't complain its Fox...lol

So there's nothing aside from the right wing echo chamber hysteria. Thanks for clarifying.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

yep ... lol

I thought they would be able to put Lees interview and DOJ ppl visiting all together... thats reason I even posted article from CNN so they can't complain its Fox...lol

Well anyway everyone have good weekend out of here.

Yep only u can read...

Should VJ PR give you Hon Doc ???

Whenever he pulls out the reading compression BS it means. He just got exposed. So he will pretend he did not mean what he meant cause we can not read.

I guess he forgot Obama being tickled to death the justice dept was looking into the case or when the justice dept stepped in. Honestly. I did not think these libtards could be this ignorant. Guess I was wrong. So. We can't read and the Feds did not get involved in the case

[decocker 7,198]

Whenever he pulls out the reading compression BS it means. He just got exposed. So he will pretend he did not mean what he meant cause we can not read.

I guess he forgot Obama being tickled to death the justice dept was looking into the case or when the justice dept stepped in. Honestly. I did not think these libtards could be this ignorant. Guess I was wrong. So. We can't read and the Feds did not get involved in the case

how was obama being tickled to death?

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

No, there are a lot of VJ members that can read and comprehend what they read. It's a large group of people. But you and NB aren't part of that group. Gary isn't either, by the way.

So there's nothing aside from the right wing echo chamber hysteria. Thanks for clarifying.

Since you are a big reading comprehension fan, but yet suck at ti so badly.. See if you can read this. If not I will try to find a video.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/20/trayvon-martin-case-justice-department_n_1366101.html

The U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI have opened an investigation into the "facts and circumstances" surrounding the killing of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed teenager shot and killed last month by a neighborhood watch captain in an Orlando suburb.

The department will "conduct a thorough and independent review of all evidence and take appropriate action at the conclusion of the investigation," according to a statement late Monday.

The announcement comes as the drumbeat around the case continues to grow, becoming national news and shining a brighter media spotlight on the city of Sanford, where the killing occurred, and its police department, which handled the initial investigation that so far has failed to bring charges.

Martin, 17, was shot to death on Feb. 26 by George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch captain who told police he fired in self-defense. Zimmerman confronted the teen after calling 911 and reporting Martin as a "suspicious person." Though a dispatcher told Zimmerman not to follow the teen, Zimmerman confronted him nevertheless, police said. Martin died from a gunshot wound to the chest.

Police questioned Zimmerman and released him without charges. Zimmerman was licensed to carry a gun and police said they found no evidence to contradict his self-defense claim.

Attorneys for Martin's family have said the family has no faith in the the Sanford police investigation and have called for an independent investigation.

The Justice Department statement said it also would provide assistance to Florida officials. The Seminole County State Attorney's Office recently took over the case from local police. The state attorney will soon decide whether to bring charges against Zimmerman.

With all federal civil rights crimes, the government must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a person acted intentionally and with the specific intent to do something the law forbids -- the highest level of intent in criminal law, the Justice Department statement said.

Earlier on Monday, Florida Gov. Rick Scott sent a letter to Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Gerald Bailey, calling on the agency to "fully investigate" Martin's death.

"The circumstances surrounding the death of Trayvon Martin have caused significant concerns within the Sanford community and the state,'' Scott wrote to Bailey. "I understand an investigation was initiated by the Sanford Police Department and referred to the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office. I believe it is appropriate that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement provide any assistance necessary to fully investigate this matter."

Emanuel Cleaver, chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, said in a statement Monday afternoon that he was "outraged by the way in which this case has been handled by the Sanford Police Department in Florida."

"Those who are meant to protect us and our children have blatantly turned their backs on fairness and justice," Cleaver (D-Mo.) said. "We urge the Department of Justice to immediately and thoroughly investigate the shooting death of Trayvon Martin as a hate crime. This case compromises the integrity of our legal system and sets a horrific precedent of vigilante justice."

The White House also commented on the Martin case during a press briefing. "The White House is aware of the incident," press secretary Jay Carney said. He added: "We're not going to wade into a local law enforcement matter."

Rep. Corrine Brown (D-Fla.) called for Justice Department intervention, saying she doesn't "have the same kind of confidence in the Florida Department of Law Enforcement or the governor's office or the State Attorney's Office."

She added: "I'm not law enforcement, but I absolutely think [Zimmerman] should have been arrested."

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Since you are a big reading comprehension fan, but yet suck at ti so badly.. See if you can read this. If not I will try to find a video.

http://www.huffingto..._n_1366101.html

That's a different story altogether. That's not the story that is discussed in this thread.

FWIW, I actually acknowledged the FBI investigation earlier in this very thread.

How did the feds get involved in the Zimmermann case? There was an FBI inquiry that turned up nothing that would warrant a federal charge. And that concluded the feds involvement. Any claim beyond that is what makes Alcoa shareholders smile.

Try and pay attention at what reading material is actually talked about. Then read and comprehend. Then participate in the discussion.

Or do what you do and continue to look the fool. All the same to me.

Edited July 12, 2013 by Mr. Big Dog

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

That's a different story altogether. That's not the story that is discussed in this thread.

FWIW, I actually acknowledged the FBI investigation earlier in this very thread.

Oh yes nice back pedal... Your funny.

Edited July 12, 2013 by The Nature Boy