Zimmerman defense fund is running dry

[Scoundrel]

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013...rneys-say?lite

This is how the, $314,099.07 raised by the defense fund has been spent, according to the site:
Bail bond - $95,000
Household/living expenses - $61,747.54
Security - $56,100.00
Law firm support and infrastructure - $40,647.64
Case-related expenses - $35,588.07
PayPal and fund management fees - $7,924.22
Other expenses - $3,201.04

I'd like to see a little more granular breakdown of how those funds were spent, if I was going to contribute.

I totally get that security is going to be rough, to keep vigilantes at bay, but I'm curious about what the rest of those things entail.

[newCW45guy]

Household/living expenses can be a big thing when you can't go home or even out in public.

[downtownv]

Ironic, that the "activists", don't even mention this anymore.... This fell right off the radar!
It doesn't appear that anyones living large looking at these numbers.

[muggsy]

I've got a few bucks to spare. I'll stand up for him. How about the rest of you?

[Sage]

Knowing lawyers they will find a way to spend whatever funds are available then ask for more.

[Bawanna]

I've got a few bucks to spare. I'll stand up for him. How about the rest of you?

I'm in, soon as I can find a few bucks. All BS from the get go. Never should have been a charge in the first place.

The locals did it right.

[Tinman507]

I'm in as long as NRA is also contributing.
I'm all about the NRA but I'd like to see them with a little more skin in this game.

[getsome]

The news this morning said Zimmerman's legal team is trying to move the trial out to November to better prepare their case....Not sure what thats all about because if they haven't gotten all the evidence needed together in a years time to show it was a legal shoot and self defense I don't see what waiting another 10 months will do but cost him lots more money.....

[Bawanna]

If they put it off long enough it will be all but forgotten which is as it should be.

What they need to do is have the trial soon without the libtard media even knowing about it. Of course all the instigators will hate that they don't get their moment of glory in front of the cameras but might tone down the inevitable riots and race wars.

This should have been over and done with in 30 days. Done deal, what a bunch of hocus pocus.

[knkali]

My eyebrows raised when I saw the breakdown of $ spent. Guess it is reasonable. Not 100% sure though.

I think more time before trial is to his benefit. The public is still crazy with anti gun so things need to settle down before putting this guy on trial.

It was mentioned that a member want the NRA to contribute to his defense fund. Not sure why they should nor do I want my NRA funding going toward his defense. I contribute to the NRA for political leverage and nothing more. I do not think my NRA should be involved in criminal defense funding unless it is in my defense of course.

[Tinman507]

I suppose I want the NRA involved because the US DOJ has made it a political issue. I want the playing field as leveled as is possible.

[Bawanna]

I agree. This is no longer about the facts and the incident, it's pure political grandstanding and the outcome could impact all of us very deeply. Not because of the facts or the incident but what the political players, the Sharptons, the Jesse Jackson's etc make it up to be.

Remember we got Travons dad in the White House so fair is not in the equation.

[knkali]

if you look at a gun, talk about a gun, own a gun or shoot a gun, it is a political thing. Has been for many years and seemingly will be for many more years to come. The only people that should help this guy is you and me if so inclined. A free man after trial is the best political statement that can be made but the NRA is not in a position to help that. In fact, distance from the NRA is probably a better position to help Zimr. The presence of the NRA could be inflamatory and over reaching in this case.

[muggsy]

The NRA has been involved in many legal cases. Heller being the most recent. I'm sure that they're involved in this case. Stand your ground is one of the NRA's children. Castle Doctrine is another along with concealed carry. I'd be shocked if the NRA wasn't involved.

[knkali]

The NRA has been involved in many legal cases. Heller being the most recent. I'm sure that they're involved in this case. Stand your ground is one of the NRA's children. Castle Doctrine is another along with concealed carry. I'd be shocked if the NRA wasn't involved.

if they are, they are behind the scenes and at what capacity? Do you really think the NRA is funding his legal team? If not, then how are they supporting him? What Zimr needs is lots of money right now.