RSSHarvard Law Prof. Alan Dershowitz Says Zimmerman Arrest Affidavit in Death of Trayvon Martin is ‘Irresponsible & Unethical’
Well this is rather interesting, during an interview on MSNBC’s Hardball with fill-in host Michel Smerconish, Harvard University law professor Alan Dershowitz told MSNBC that the Zimmerman affidavit was irresponsible and unethical. So will justice really be served or is the prosecution of George Zimmerman in the death of Trayvon Martin simply political?
Alan Dershowitz went on to say that the arrest affidavit was thin and that it would not suffice. Dershowitz went on to say, “There’s simply nothing in there that would justify second degree murder.” The famed Harvard law prof went on to further criticize special prosecutor Angela Corey decision to move forward on the case against Zimmerman and accused Corey of making a political reelection speech as well as overcharging Zimmerman.
Dershowitz most telling comment was that if there is no stranger evidence than what appeared in the probable cause affidavit, “the case will result in an acquittal.”
From Mediaite:
Harvard University law professor Alan Dershowitz appeared on MSNBC’s Hardball where fill-in host Michel Smerconish asked him his opinions of the arrest warrant issued and carried out for alleged Trayvon Martin murderer, George Zimmerman. Dershowitz called the affidavit justifying Zimmerman’s arrest “not only thin, it’s irresponsible.” He went on to criticize the decision to charge Zimmerman for second degree murder by special prosecutor Angela Corey as being politically motivated.
“You’ve seen the affidavit of probable cause. What do you make of it,” Smerconish asked. “It won’t suffice,” Dershowitz replied without hesitation.
“Most affidavits of probable cause are very thin. This is so thin that it won’t make it past a judge on a second degree murder charge,” Dershowitz said. “There’s simply nothing in there that would justify second degree murder.”
Dershowitz said that the elements that would constitute that crime are non-existent in the affidavit. “It’s not only thin, it’s irresponsible,” said Dershowitz.
Dershowitz went on to strongly criticize Corey’s decision to move forward with the case against Zimmerman. “I think what you have here is an elected public official who made a campaign speech last night for reelection when she gave her presentation and overcharged. This case will not – if the evidence is no stronger than what appears in the probable cause affidavit – this case will result in an acquittal.”
Andrew C. McCarthy at NRO’s ‘The Corner’ also finds the affidavit is stunningly weak and wanting.
Read the Affidavit of Probable Cause HERE.
Much more regarding the weak affidavit from Powerline. The question remains, how can such a weak affidavit and the fact that there is little evidence that Zimmerman profiled Trayvon Martin, let alone no one knows, including the prosecutor who started the fight, how does this merit second degree murder? Is this an attempt by the prosecutor to overcharge in an effort to have Zimmerman cop to a lesser charge of manslaughter? However, as stated at Powerline. “But if the prosecutor isn’t even prepared to allege, let alone prove, that it was Zimmerman, not Martin, who started the fight, one wonders what chance she has of convicting Zimmerman of anything”. Agreed.
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While I believe Zimmerman should be held accountable for any Crime he may have committed—this is what the real outrage was in the early stages of this investigation:
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Mary Ann Reisinger from Oakdale, Connecticut, was particularly critical of civil rights leader and TV show host Al Sharpton, who she said was exploiting the issue by joining the marches for justice.
“They should not be out in the streets demonstrating about it,” she said.
NRA board member Mills pointed to the statement by a group describing itself as the New Black Panther Party last month offering a bounty of $10,000 for anyone who made a “citizens arrest” of Zimmerman.
“That is not the American way to put a bounty on someone’s head,” Mills said.
The bounty suggestion was roundly condemned by leaders of all political persuasions.
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Sharpton is an Idiot, and he only backed off recently. Still—when is HE ever going to be held accountable for his actions…Hmnnn..inciting riots comes to mind for beginners.
Really, Al- get over yourself and bring your buddy Rev. Jackson with you. Even though Spike Lee later apologized and sent a “tweet” for the masses of engraged to leave the Elderly Couple’s address–was that really necessary that he put out an erroneous address of some innocent Seniors on the internet? Oh, and damn straight Lee paid for the expense of their hotel bill—THEY HAD TO LEAVE THEIR HOME because of this jerk!
I loved Spike Lee’s original film “DO THE RIGHT THING”, which ironically, is about how Racisim sucks. Now I have lost respect for the Man who always complains too much anyway.
Dershowitz may be correct. If you go to BOC or The Hinky Meter, and follow the links- there is a large portion of the Affadavit there..
it’s going to be hard to get some of those allegations past any Judge worth his salt.
Uh-oh. Trouble ahead.
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