Zimmerman Trial: Read Before Posting

**Tom Servo** · April 24, 2012, 08:33 PM

The trial of George Zimmerman for the shooting of Trayvon Martin has begun. We appreciate that there is a great deal of interest in this case, as its outcome may very well have lasting repercussions on self defense laws.

Because it's a sensitive case, and because the facts are very much in dispute, we have not permitted discussion of the Zimmerman case in this or any other subforum. This policy is still in effect for the time being. However, staff feels that once the prosecution has presented its case, that will be a good time to allow discussion of the trial, as we'll be able to talk about evidence rather than conjecture. Until then, we are still not allowing general discussion of the case in this or any other subforum. Starting threads about the case will be grounds for disciplinary action.

For those who are following the case, records of all proceedings and court documents are kept by the Florida 18th Circuit Court, and are viewable here.

**Vanya** · June 13, 2013, 07:26 PM

Updated.

April 24, 2012, 08:33 PM	#1
Tom Servo Staff Join Date: September 27, 2008 Location: Foothills of the Appalach Posts: 7,344	Zimmerman Trial: Read Before Posting The trial of George Zimmerman for the shooting of Trayvon Martin has begun. We appreciate that there is a great deal of interest in this case, as its outcome may very well have lasting repercussions on self defense laws. Because it's a sensitive case, and because the facts are very much in dispute, we have not permitted discussion of the Zimmerman case in this or any other subforum. This policy is still in effect for the time being. However, staff feels that once the prosecution has presented its case, that will be a good time to allow discussion of the trial, as we'll be able to talk about evidence rather than conjecture. Until then, we are still not allowing general discussion of the case in this or any other subforum. Starting threads about the case will be grounds for disciplinary action. For those who are following the case, records of all proceedings and court documents are kept by the Florida 18th Circuit Court, and are viewable here. __________________ In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer. --Albert Camus Last edited by Vanya; June 13, 2013 at 07:25 PM.

June 13, 2013, 07:26 PM	#2
Vanya Staff Join Date: July 7, 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 2,967	Updated. __________________ Freethinkers are those who are willing to use their minds without prejudice and without fearing to understand things that clash with their own customs, privileges, or beliefs. This state of mind is not common, but it is essential for right thinking; where it is absent, discussion is apt to become worse than useless. - Leo Tolstoy