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Originally Posted by baddog
No shit.
They have different burdens of proof; it is a safe bet that some atty will talk them into a civil suit which will likely be settled out of court
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After making my post I did a little searching. I looks like Martin's parents settled with the home owner's association where this happened for about $1 and then after announcing the settlement said they still intend to sue Zimmerman separately.
I know Zimmerman raised a decent amount of money for his defense, but it is likely going to be gone by the end of this trial. Even if they do settle with him out of court I can't imagine he has much to give them. I have a feeling it will be one of those things, like OJ, where they will be collecting from him for the rest of his life unless he gets lucky and gets another spree of donations after being found not guilty.