George Zimmerman's legal team adds murder specialist Don West

Excon · May 31, 2012

George Zimmerman's legal team adds murder specialist Don West

7:32 p.m. EST, May 31, 2012|
By Rene Stutzman and Jeff Weiner, Orlando Sentinel

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West spent several years in private practice, specializing in death penalty cases, before joining the federal public defender's office in Orlando. He left that job Thursday, specifically to join O'Mara and defend Zimmerman, he said.

"That's true," West said. "I am excited about taking it on. It'll be quite a challenge. … This seemed like the right case."

He and O'Mara, long-time friends, had dinner recently, he said.

"I hadn't seriously considered being involved in the case, then just by coincidence, Mark and I wound up going out together. … We talked about it. I was flattered when he was interested."

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George Zimmerman new lawyer Don West: George Zimmerman's legal team adds former federal public defender - Orlando Sentinel

This is interesting.
I wonder if O'Mara is feeling a little overwhelmed?

Me, being cocky, think I would make a very public showing (to no avail), politely asking Dershowitz to put his money where his mouth is.

dolphinocean · May 31, 2012

I guess the more the merrier unless it becomes too many cooks spoiled the foods. Anyway, the previous thread of mine is closed, so I couldn't post a reply to your last post. Here was the previous post of yours:

126771-new-report-says-witness-claims-martin-threw-punches-mma-style-175

Here's my response with regards to the FDLE lab report issue:

http://www.debatepolitics.com/blogs/dolphinocean/620-analysis-lab-report-zimmermans-case-part-1.html

http://www.debatepolitics.com/blogs/dolphinocean/622-analysis-lab-report-zimmermans-case-part-2.html

mike2810 · May 31, 2012

How is any different than having Angela Corey as the prosecutor instead of some other. Any good defense will develop the best team they can to handle the situation.

Excon · May 31, 2012

dolphinocean said:
I guess the more the merrier unless it becomes too many cooks spoiled the foods. Anyway, the previous thread of mine is closed, so I couldn't post a reply to your last post. Here was the previous post of yours:

126771-new-report-says-witness-claims-martin-threw-punches-mma-style-175

Here's my response with regards to the FDLE lab report issue:

Your non-sense has no business in this thread.

At least not until the conversation goes that way, and then, by all means let loose whatever pertains.
In this thread.

But don't direct me to your blog claims of incredulous machinations.

Excon · May 31, 2012

mike2810 said:
How is any different than having Angela Corey as the prosecutor instead of some other. Any good defense will develop the best team they can to handle the situation.

Well, I think it is a lot different than having Dershowitz.

Thunder · May 31, 2012

looks like that Manslaughter conviction is just a matter of time.

Excon · May 31, 2012

Thunder said:
looks like that Manslaughter conviction is just a matter of time.

Only in your Dreams.

Thunder · May 31, 2012

Excon said:
Only in your Dreams.

yuo think its a complete fantasy, that the jury will convict George of Manslaughter??????

wow, talk about denial.

ric27 · May 31, 2012

Thunder said:
looks like that Manslaughter conviction is just a matter of time.

Why? and on what category of manslaughter? Be specific

Excon · May 31, 2012

Thunder said:
yuo think its a complete fantasy, that the jury will convict George of Manslaughter??????

wow, talk about denial.

The fantasy is in your head, so why don't you tell us.

Me personally; I do not want any part of your fantasy where you think a conviction is the only out come.

vendur · May 31, 2012

I'm actually surprised it took this long to get a second attorney. Usually cases like this require at least 2 competent attorneys committed to the case.