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SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — Calling it an “oversight,” George Zimmerman‘s attorney said Friday the neighborhood watch volunteer did not disclose that a website had raised more than $200,000 for his defense, even though his family told the judge they would have trouble coming up with his bond.
“Quite honestly, with everything he is going through over the past few weeks, if that is the only oversight committed, then we’ll deal with it,” said Zimmerman’s attorney, Mark O’Mara.
O’Mara claimed the family was not trying to be deceptive, but Florida Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester said he wanted to know more about the money. O’Mara doesn’t think the judge will change Zimmerman’s bond in light of the new information.
Zimmerman was released from jail earlier this week, and has gone into hiding ever since over concerns about his safety. He is accused of second-degree murder for the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager. Zimmerman wasn’t charged for more than six weeks, setting off nationwide protests. He claims self-defense.
Zimmerman’s father is white and his mother is from Peru.
An attorney for Martin’s family said the teenager’s parents were “offended” Zimmerman did not tell the judge about the money.
“This is a bombshell that was dropped,” Benjamin Crump said.
O’Mara said he learned about the money this week, after Zimmerman’s release. The family used $5,000 from the website as well as a second mortgage on their home to bail out Zimmerman, O’Mara said. Zimmerman has also used some of the money for living expenses.
The website has been taken down, but O’Mara said the defense is starting two others.
Also Friday, Lester refused the prosecution’s request to issue a gag order on those involved in the murder trial. He said he would not stop Zimmerman’s attorneys from talking to the media.
“This case is the most significant media event in the country, maybe in the world. We can’t be absolutely mute about these matters,” O’Mara said.
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Debbie Hicks
April 28, 2012 at 7:47 pm
I think these are all lies!!!
Lathesha Jordan
April 28, 2012 at 6:42 am
Another oversight, like oops “I didn’t know your son was only 17, I thought his was a little younger than me…” Because I’m a bully and probably would not have confronted him, if I thought he was older than me. Yeah right Zimmerman. You are use to not telling the truth, right. Tired of the special favors for Zimmerman. Bail was too low to begin with. Very affordable.
Harold Dorsey
April 28, 2012 at 6:38 am
You can start at FOX
Janie Harrison
April 28, 2012 at 3:01 am
I didn’t believe him, his wife, his father, nor his mother, when they testified last week. They all knew what was going on, but was just playing the judicial system. George Zimmerman has some real issues, as well as being a pathological liar. It would be interesting to see who the donors were. Don’t think that his bail will be revoked, but I’m hoping that there’s going to be an increase in the amount.
Shereen Hart
April 28, 2012 at 2:35 am
The public would like a disclosure about who the donations came from.
Teraysah Barker
April 28, 2012 at 12:49 am
I know that’s right……