07-14-2013, 08:17 PM
The Fed was requested to look into civil rights violations against Trayvon Martin last year, but there was really no basis to pursue it after investigating and it got tried where it belonged, in criminal court with the State of Florida. IMO.
But, with the acquittal, a lot of groups and individuals who are disappointed with the verdict are again pushing the civil rights violation issue.
I think that the Fed may simply be responding to those requests to review the case again, but won't actually pursue any charges. Just my take.
P.s. I'm wondering about what Adub mentioned upthread regarding whether or not George will seek immunity under SYG now. If I understand the immunity conditions correctly, if granted immunity, Zimmerman would then be immune from civil litigation (wrongful death).
But, with the acquittal, a lot of groups and individuals who are disappointed with the verdict are again pushing the civil rights violation issue.
I think that the Fed may simply be responding to those requests to review the case again, but won't actually pursue any charges. Just my take.
P.s. I'm wondering about what Adub mentioned upthread regarding whether or not George will seek immunity under SYG now. If I understand the immunity conditions correctly, if granted immunity, Zimmerman would then be immune from civil litigation (wrongful death).