Report: George Zimmerman girlfriend wants domestic violence charges dropped

[Baitball Blogger]

George Zimmerman's girlfriend — who authorities said accused him of pointing a shotgun at her — no longer wants him to be prosecuted, and wants to resume their relationship, according to an ABCNews.com report.

According to the report, Samantha Scheibe gave Zimmerman's lawyer a sworn statement indicating that she misspoke or was misinterpreted by police, that Zimmerman never pointed a gun at her and she doesn't want him to face charges. Zimmerman's attorney filed the statement as part of a motion seeking to alter Zimmerman's bond conditions, according to the report

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/trayvon-martin/os-zimmerman-girlfriend-wants-charges-dropped-20131209,0,6786314.story

[maddezmom]

1. I don't see a good ending here

Hope I am wrong.

[CatWoman]

2. I have no idea what to make of this

....................

[Baitball Blogger]

3. My cynical side says...

Someone's bank account will get a hefty increase and there will be an amicable separation in a few months.

[CatWoman]

4. see

that's what I was thinking, but didn't want to say it.

[Baitball Blogger]

5. Well, I've had a candy bar so I'm in that unfiltered moment of euphoria before

you crash.

[TBF]

6. That's the best case scenario really -

because if she truly wants him back it's just an accident waiting to happen.

[CatWoman]

7. I'm wondering can the police still prosecute without her?

and if so, would it still be a domestic violence case?

[TBF]

9. I don't see any incentive for them to do so -

without their star witness. As much as I'd like to see him locked up (with the key thrown away) I just don't see them spending the $$$ to do it.

[CatWoman]

12. I just finished reading the Orlando Sentinel article

says he is planning to move to Texas.

Now I'm thinking the police could probably prosecute her for making a falsified complaint?

[Blue_Roses]

34. oh, please no...

We have enough nuts here...

[KittyWampus]

44. He's probably moving to Texas because of Florida's stringent gun control laws.

[HappyMe]

13. I don't think that they can proceed if she drops the charges.

[CatWoman]

15. some states allow prosecution of domestic violence cases without witness cooperation

however, I don't know if this is the case with Florida.

[HappyMe]

18. Oh, duh.

I believe it's like that here in NY. Or maybe it depends on the DA.

[Baitball Blogger]

16. Well, let's just start logging the co-inky dinkys.

For instance, the juror who complained about losing her job and suffering misfortune in the aftermath of the Zimmerman trial was given a job by Gravis Marketing (A polling company that polls favorably for Republicans.) That put an end to the negative media bleed.

And now this negative media bleed looks like it's been cauterized, as well.

Is someone working behind the scenes for damage control? I have no idea. Let's see if anything else surfaces.

[HappyMe]

17. I think you are right about that.

[struggle4progress]

11. I'm under the impression this is common in domestic abuse cases

[CatWoman]

14. yeppers

[etherealtruth]

21. That is my understanding

... and (sadly) my experience

[TBF]

25. It actually is -

and that's why I responded that if she is being paid off that is best case scenario.

Many let the abusers back in their lives and only bad things follow ... (lots of back-up on this & I really feel for the folks who are in such a situation)

[CatWoman]

45. go read up on the situation and get back to me

[gollygee]

49. Did you join up just to defend poor George?

It's very common, regardless of length of the relationship.

[Pretzel_Warrior]

8. He's her Svenjolly

Seinfeld reference

[HereSince1628]

10. I hope family/friends convince her to consider therapy.

Emotional co-dependence with a person who threatens gun violence is very serious.

[geek tragedy]

19. Very common for battered women to do this, sadly.

Guys will walk into the D.A.'s office accompanies by their victim wearing a "I love my husband/boyfriend" t-shirt.

[Rex]

20. I wonder who got to her?

Zimmerman walks again, what is it with this guy?

[HappyMe]

22. Money, I think.

[Rex]

23. Well, has me wondering 'honest intentions' or 'witness intimidation'.

Hard to say that this point, considering who we are talking about.

[CatWoman]

24. there were reports that prior to the incident

she and her mother were in negotiations with a reporter to do a paid interview.

[Rex]

28. Money then.

A part of me almost believes Zimmerman and his family found a bizarre way to entertain themselves, make a mockery of the law AND make a lot of money all at the same time. Then again I am an extremely cynical person I will admit.

[HappyMe]

26. Yeah, there's that.

He's a slime bucket.

Everything about anything to do with Zippy smells to high heaven. I'll bet there is a helluva lot more to this than we will ever know.

[mstinamotorcity2]

27. who cares what she wants.

He is a married killer having an affair. She is just as bad for being with him. If she takes him back...oh well stop using tax payer dollars to defend this toad.

[bluestate10]

32. She is the complainant. Unless a cop was there to witness all the incidents that took place,

Zimmerman walks free. Any woman who gets involved with that guy is a damned heartless fool, unfortunately cops can't just sit on their ass and not come to protect a Zimmerman flame from certain death at the hands of that psycho.

[mstinamotorcity2]

41. Complainant or not.

No one really cares. Once she aligned herself with a known killer she put herself in harms way. It would be different is she did not know who he is. but Mr. Killer of children is well known. he is a confessed child killer. Sorry No shade for Ms Thingy.

[Matariki]

29. I've said it before, that guy has people looking out for him

There's something up with him. Maybe his family has organized crime connections or something.

[Baitball Blogger]

33. It doesn't have to be "organized crime" in the traditional sense.

Just family members who want to protect their standing in the community.

[Matariki]

50. Who have an uncanny abilitly to intimidate witnesses and influence police?

maybe. his ability to get out of serious trouble seems suspicious.

[Baitball Blogger]

52. The good ole boy networks in Central Florida are capable

of all of this, without the heavy hand reserved for the mob.

[Matariki]

53. Oh yeah, I agree. In my opinion they are included under the umbrella term 'organized crime'.

In fact that's what I suspect is going on with him. His dad was a judge. I suspect they are well connected politically and with law enforcement. What else explains his 'luck'?

[Baitball Blogger]

54. I have not been able to map out the family tree.

I understand it's a common name, so it's no surprise there are a lot of Zimmermans in the area. A few do have standing in the community. But I have no idea if they're related.

[onehandle]

30. Clearly, she got a check from a gun nut. nt

[CatWoman]

31. what's his scumbag friend's name

Taafe?

I smell his hand in this.

[CatWoman]

37. and what did she lie about?

[Logical]

38. Please state her lie, or are you lying also? n-t

[dionysus]

39. naw, welcome to DU! we ordered pizza, sit down and grab a slice!

[Baitball Blogger]

40. Was it from a family member and did the first letter start with "Z" and end with "N"?

You won't be giving anything away.

[IdaBriggs]

43. Ah, passive aggressive support for someone accused of domestic violence --

who shot and killed an unarmed teenager.

Not sure you are going to fit in around here, so "popularity" might be the least of your worries.

I haven't checked out your other posts. This is the DEMOCRATIC underground. If you do not support democratic policies (fyi, we are anti-domestic violence among other civil rights issues), you might want to check into other places to play.

If you are a Democrat, welcome.

[SomethingFishy]

46. Yes Trayvon "lied" his ex wife "lied" the girlfriend "lied"

Poor Georgie, just can't get a break... The whole world is out to get him, poor guy, just minding his own business and people keep fucking with him.

[CatWoman]

48. and you know Scheibe is lying, HOW?

[hrmjustin]

51. Figures.