By
James
Hirsen
Although
George Zimmerman is now a free man following his recent acquittal, it is highly
likely that in the near future he will once again find himself in a courtroom. Zimmerman
may be facing a lawsuit that could lead to a civil trial or a federal prosecution
that could result in a civil rights trial. There is even a distinct possibility
that he may have to face both.
Trayvon
Martin’s parents are most likely looking at a number of legal alternatives that
are available to them, which includes the consideration of whether or not to
file a wrongful death suit against Zimmerman in civil court.
Benjamin
Crump, an attorney for the Martin family, actually told ABC’s "This Week"
that the Martins "are certainly going to look at that [a civil lawsuit] as
an option."
Trayvon’s
mother and father have already sought redress in the civil courts. According to
the Orlando Sentinel, the parents settled a wrongful death claim against the
homeowners association of the subdivision where their son lost his life. [more...]
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