28-year-old neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman on Sunday February 26th shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Now he’s launched a website for his supporters – Therealgeorgezimmerman.com where he wrote a letter explaining how he has been living since the shooting – which he refers to as an “Incident.”
NBC News confirmed through Zimmerman’s lawyers that the site is indeed his. CNN and other media outlets followed.
Zimmerman’s letter:
“I am the real George Zimmerman,” a message on the site begins. “On Sunday February 26th, I was involved in a life altering event which led me to become the subject of intense media coverage. As a result of the incident and subsequent media coverage, I have been forced to leave my home, my school, my employer, my family and ultimately, my entire life. This website’s sole purpose is to ensure my supporters they are receiving my full attention without any intermediaries.”
It has come to my attention that some persons and/or entities have been collecting funds, thinly veiled as my “Defense Fund” or “Legal Fund”. I cannot attest to the validity of these other websites as I have not received any funds collected, intended to support my family and I through this trying, tragic time.
I have created a Paypal account solely linked on this website as I would like to provide an avenue to thank my supporters personally and ensure that any funds provided are used only for living expenses and legal defense, in lieu of my forced inability to maintain employment. I will also personally, maintain accountability of all funds received. I reassure you, every donation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
George Zimmerman.
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