A Florida judge ruled Thursday that George Zimmerman can be released on $1 million bond while he awaits trial on a second-degree murder charge.
The Twitter lynch mob sprang into action immediately. At least two Twitter users threatened to murder Zimmerman.
https://twitter.com/NDO_MAC/status/220904893148438529
Ineed to take a trip to florida cause as soon as George Zimmerman get out again, ima be right thea to pop one off in em.
— ♍Phat♍ (@PrettyVirgo920) July 5, 2012
A reminder of Twitter’s rule on threats of violence:
Violence and Threats: You may not publish or post direct, specific threats of violence against others.
https://twitter.com/ChristianPs53/status/220933731156897792
https://twitter.com/ChristianPs53/status/220933921410514944
Others are fine with letting someone else pull the trigger.
So who's going to shoot George Zimmerman when he gets out? I'd like to shake your hand.
— Mr. Kieran (@KJtheArchitect) July 5, 2012
https://twitter.com/Captaainzoe/status/220909435810353152
They mind as well let Zimmerman free, and let the Haitians kill him….
— DeeVee (@DudeFromTwitta) July 5, 2012
George Zimmerman needs to just die…..stop Breathing.
— IG:InnocentCriminal_ (@Caged_Beautyy) July 5, 2012
https://twitter.com/ImSeriousWork66/status/220922814406983680
Somebody need to just off him! RT @HonorableLOU3: #GOODGRIEFBATMAN 1 Milllionnnn Dollars.. * Puts Pinky On Mouth * #Zimmerman
— Bruce Leroi (@CallMeLeroi) July 5, 2012
https://twitter.com/The_AaronDaniel/status/220941506196934656
kill George zimmerman
— …… (@jarelstruth) July 5, 2012
Zimmerman reportedly has the funds to pay for his release. Let’s hope he also has the ability to keep his location from being broadcast to the bloodthirsty mob.
Lester bats down #zimmerman's claim of death threats – stating all demonstrations have been peaceful #Trayvon
— ????princss6 #Reparations #ADOS (@princss6) July 5, 2012
Maybe people shouldn’t be so quick to bat those down.
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