http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/10/justice/zimmerman-lawyer/

Attorney Mark O'Mara drops George Zimmerman
updated 12:01 PM EDT, Tue September 10, 2013

(CNN) -- Mark O'Mara, the attorney who successfully defended George Zimmerman in his second-degree murder trial this year, will no longer represent his notorious client.

"I am not representing George Zimmerman in his recent domestic altercation case or his impending divorce case," O'Mara told CNN

O'Mara, now a legal analyst for CNN, continues to be the attorney of record in the impending defamation lawsuit against NBC; Pennsylvania attorney Jim Beasley will be the lead attorney on the case.

He will also still be involved with outstanding sanction motions and recovery of costs from the state of Florida for expenses related to Zimmerman's murder trial.

As is typical, the reality is buried:


So, O'Mara "dropped" Zimmerman, yet O'Mara remains Zimmerman's attorney for all matters for which Zimmerman originally retained O'Mara.

Good story, bro.

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http://abcnews.go.com/US/george-zimmerm ... d=20212533

George Zimmerman's Lawyer Mark O'Mara Quits

George Zimmerman's lawyer said today he will no longer represent the man acquitted of murder in the death of teenager Trayvon Martin.

The announcement came one day after Zimmerman's wife, Shellie, called police to say that Zimmerman had assaulted her father and threatened her, leaving her "very, very scared." Shellie Zimmerman recently filed papers seeking a divorce from Zimmerman.

A spokesman for Mark O'Mara, who succeeded in winning an acquittal for Zimmerman in the racially charged Trayvon Martin murder trial, said O'Mara will not represent Zimmerman in any future litigation including his divorce and any possible charges resulting from the Monday incident involving his wife and father-in-law.

O'Mara will still be Zimmerman's lawyer in a defamation suit still pending against NBC.

O'Mara appeared to struggle with his anger at his client during Monday's incident in which he went to Zimmerman's house while police were still there. During a press conference later, O'Mara was asked if he had any advice for Zimmerman, and he answered, "Pay me."

Zimmerman's wife said that her husband has been acting as if he's "invincible" since his acquittal in July.

Zimmerman has twice been caught speeding since the end of his murder trial and made a controversial visit to the Kel Tec gun factory, the company that made the weapon he used to kill Martin.

H/T to D-Man
(Can a free man visit Kel Tec if he wants?)

You mean the home she walked out of on which he was paying rent?

Wow wow wow. The media are unbelievable. No doubt trying so hard to vindicate their persecution of an innocent man, they're digging their credibility hole ever deeper.

I didn't think MOM was angry with his client at his presser yesterday, did anyone but Trayborg™ see that?

And yes, we discussed last week that MOM would likely conflict out on the divorce. It stands to reason he'd have the same conflict in any other case against SZ. I agree with Chip, this is not a revelation.

taurus, do you know if Bao's separation from the state was voluntary? Or was he fired?

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Hey, I could be wrong, since what I know came from media reports, but it's my understanding that GZ and SZ had made arrangements through their attorneys to get their things out of that house at separate times. I don't know why GZ felt he needed to bring a date to do that, especially as the house belongs to her parents. It just seems disrespectful to her and to her parents to me. And then, after he gets there, rather than taking his girlfriend somewhere else, and then come back, he stays there knowing SZ and her dad are there.

But hey, that's me. I frown on anyone taking a date to deal with their divorce, or their ex.

PS - Do we know they paid rent?

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Just to be clear: this is still unsubstantiated speculation, right? The identity of the woman and her relationship with George Zimmerman have not yet been confirmed - or have they?

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What I'm hearing is that she is GZ's former fiancé. But, all we know we get from the media, and they're less reputable than twitter. You're right, it's not confirmed as far as I know, but SZ seemed pretty upset when she saw her, per the 911 call. The incident was virtually over by then, so not a direct impetus, but I've also read that GZ rekindling that relationship is why SZ filed for dissolution and why she went public.

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I'm very, very happily married. I've posted here that my affection for my wonderful hubby borders on idolatry, and that's not much of an exaggeration. He is that great. So, it's not exactly easy for me to put myself where they are right now in a general getting-divorced upset state, much less after all they've been through over the last 16+months, and continue to face wreaking havoc on my emotions and mental well-being.

However, I was their age once. And my husband is not the only guy I've ever dated, just the very best one! I couldn't imagine bringing a new beau to such a situation. First, I wouldn't want them involved. Second, it just seems disrespectful to me, especially since SZ's parents own the house. Finally, if I were GZ, I'd think I'd have a clue how distraught my spouse is, and would try to avoid creating any scenes for the media. I'd know that if I get pulled over - not even ticketed, just pulled over - it makes national news. I'd be trying to avoid any more exposure.

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YMMV - but maybe it would be easier to understand if you put yourself in SZ's father's position. Your daughter has been through all that she has, and her ex brought a date to the house you own to pick up his things.

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The above posts are in no way meant to excuse SZ for the things she has done. One person's bad behavior doesn't excuse the other's - both ways.

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How about a LINK or some detail rather than a "Drive by" post?

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Trayvon Martin's medical examiner fired from Volusia County office
Shiping Bao no longer with ME office
UPDATED 12:09 PM EDT Sep 10, 2013



DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. —The associate medical examiner for Volusia County, who performed the autopsy on Trayvon Martin, is no longer employed at the Medical Examiner's Office, WESH 2 News has learned.

Authorities said Dr. Shiping Bao was told last month he had 30 days and was fired.

Sources said Bao's last official day on staff was Friday, but that he actually left the position last month.

Bao performed the autopsy on the 17-year-old gunned down by George Zimmerman and was called by the prosecution during trial.

However, during questioning, Bao made comments that were perceived to help the defense more than the state.

...more at link
http://www.wesh.com/trayvon-martin-exte ... z2eVbh1sEM

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Medical Examiner in Trayvon Martin Case Fired, Hires Heavyweight Attorney
4:26pm September 10, 2013

In another twist in the Trayvon Martin saga, Politic365 has learned that Dr. Shiping Bao, the Seminole/Volusia County Associate Medical Examiner who performed the autopsy on teen Trayvon Martin, has been terminated from his position as associate medical examiner.

Sources close to Dr. Bao strongly believe the reasons for his termination are suspect. A source close to the situation indicated Dr. Bao’s dismissal was related to his testimony in the Zimmerman trial. An investigation by the EEOC surrounding the circumstances of his termination is currently being undertaken. Powerhouse attorney Willie Gary is representing Dr. Bao in a lawsuit against the county. Gary, 66, is a legendary and highly regarded attorney based in Florida.

...more at link
http://politic365.com/2013/09/10/medica ... -attorney/

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From CTH............

Did Shellie Zimmerman SWAT CALL Her Husband? – Lake Mary Police are now calling into question several statements Shellie Zimmerman made to 911
Posted on September 10, 2013 by sundance

“SWATTING” – Swatting is the tricking of any emergency service (via such as a 9-1-1 dispatcher) into dispatching
an emergency response based on the false report of an on-going critical incident.

LAKE MARY, Fla - Lake Mary Police are now questioning the validity of several statements Shellie Zimmerman made when she told 911 dispatchers her estranged husband, George Zimmerman, threatened her and her father at gunpoint Monday afternoon.

“We did not find a gun, did not locate a weapon,” said Zach Hudson, public information officer with the Lake Mary Police Department. “Nobody ever saw a gun. A gun is not part of this story.”

Still, a gun was at the crux of the account Shellie Zimmerman provided to 911 dispatchers when calling for help.

“He continually has his hand on his gun and he keeps saying, ‘Step closer.’ He is just threatening all of us,” Shellie can be heard telling dispatchers.

Hudson told ABC Action News Shellie provided a written statement Monday night saying she never saw a gun and only assumed her estranged husband was carrying a weapon because he touched his stomach.

...more at link
http://theconservativetreehouse.com/201 ... de-to-911/

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No surprise, imo.

I wouldn't let "Dr." Shiping Bao cut up chicken for my dinner.

Murder2 ... NOT GUILTY

Manslaughter... NOT GUILTY

DOJ Civil Rights nonsense.... NO EVIDENCE and Delusional

Silly allegations of sexual activity at age 7... LAUGHABLE

Traybot Worriers so desperate they will settle for "Misdemeanor iPad abuse"

The short version being there is NO criminal complaint, so the officers will have to spend tax dollars for their time searching in the hope of finding a crime.

Hi liesel,

I read what you read about who the blonde is (GZ's ex-fiance). I also read something yesterday that said Shellie learned George had resumed (my word) his illicit (my word) relationship after his acquittal, which is why she filed for divorce ... all of which led me to think perhaps the ex was the problem between the 2 that caused SZ to move out the night before the GZ/TM encounter.

All of this is, of course, no more than a combination of media sources and me trying to make sense of the whole thing.

A lot of folks are being very hard on Shellie, and while I think she's used extremely poor judgment in taking this public and spending one second in the presence of the media that has crucified them for a year and a half, I'm not ready to believe she's executing some grand master plan against GZ that has been in the making for months. I suspect GZ made her mad enough to move out back in February 2012, and made her mad enough again recently to file for divorce. I think she's mad. And she's lashing out in disastrous ways. But I'm not ready to assume she's nothing more than a manipulative gold-digging drama queen, which seems to be the way many are leaning.

I can't explain what the 911 call(s) were about yesterday or why she presumably showed up unannounced during "George's time" at the house -- I haven't sorted that one out yet in terms of what her motivations might have been. But something tells me it originated out of more of the same -- she's very angry and vindictive at the moment.

Maybe they were keeping score on who was supporting who "enough" in their relationship. She felt she had been supportive since the shooting (and there's certainly some evidence of that), she doesn't feel he returned the favor, and to add insult to injury, here comes blondie.

My 2 cents. I won't wait for change, lol.