Daytime Exclusive: George Zimmerman's Friend Speaks. Sherri Shepherd, Natalie Morales and Fran Drescher
In a daytime exclusive, Frank Taaffe, a neighbor and vocal supporter of George Zimmerman, weighs in on the controversy, telling Anderson that in the case of Trayvon Martin, Zimmerman “will be exonerated of all charges.”
Sherri Shepherd, the latest celebrity to be eliminated from "Dancing with the Stars," talks about her emotional departure from the show.
Then, how easy is it for your child to be abducted? Natalie Morales investigates with a hidden camera experiment and is shocked to see her own child willingly go along when approached by a complete stranger. Find out how easy your children can become a target, and learn what you can do to protect them from predators.
Plus, in a compelling interview, Fran Drescher opens up about surviving cancer and how she turned a failed marriage into a successful new sitcom, "Happily Divorced." The famous comedian also addresses rumors of a reunion of "The Nanny."
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Zimmerman needs to be held accountable for his actions..and also those persons charged with upholding justice.Investigate thoroughly before you throw something under a law.
Zimmerman had the upper hand,he was observing Martin from a veh..why did he feel the need to get out and confront him.was martin crawling out someones window with a t.v set?
Was there only 2 people in this subdivision that Zimmerman was patroling why has only 2 people come forth in his defense.
I see comments about Martins facebook..'he was a thug with gold grill in his mouth'.Check most 16yo facebook and there is something on it that presents them in less than an angelic light. but resisting leo is much better.
Race and the media...I hope most of us can seperate fact from sensationalism.Tv needs ratings(black panthers) whether good or bad.they want us to watch.even if we are saying wtf thru the whole thing.
There should not have to be this much media coverage for people to investigate when someones life is lost.(if this was your kid you would be demanding answers too)
For some "unknown reason" the Orange County police chose to release to the media a photograph of George Zimmerman showing him as he looked in 2005 when he was Seven Years YOUNGER instead of what he looks like NOW, in 2012, at 28 years o****e. In 2005 George Zimmerman was a rebellious, overweight, 21-year old MAN. In that mug shot he was scowling at the camera and wearing an earring in his ear. And how was he conducting himself? The police reports and the testimony from several of those who knew him at the time paint a picture of an angry, overly aggressive wanna-be cop who expected to have his way even if it meant disrespecting the rights of others. Now what about Trayvon Martin? Did you ever stop to think that maybe his parents and legal representatives felt that if it was okay to show a photograph of his killer as he looked in 2005 when he was SEVEN YEARS YOUNGER then why couldn't they put out a picture of Trayvon showing what HE looked like in 2005 when HE was SEVEN YEARS YOUNGER? Trayvon was born in 1995, so in 2005 he would have been TEN or ELEVEN years old, about the same age as he is in the photographs that you are raving about. But of course both Zimmerman and Martin changed over the years, so neither of the photographs that we have become all too familiar with truly reflects what they looked like at the time the OLDER Zimmerman shot and killed the YOUNGER Martin. It is my understanding that Zimmerman's photo came out first, so why didn't his PARENTS or his WIFE (btw, why hasn't anyone mentioned HER? Isn't she standing by her man?)provide a more recent photo of him? In all likelihood Martin's parents would have also provided a more recent photograph and we would probably be embroiled in a different controversy about THOSE photographs! Surely a booking photograph of Zimmerman was taken in February 2012 at the police station after he was arrested for killing Martin. Oh, I forgot, the booking photo would have had to show his "broken" nose and other scrapes and bruises. The media would have rushed to plaster that image all over the world along with a new spin especially designed to create an uproar which in turn would have guaranteed them increased ratings and more profits. I find it strange that some of you are howling for more recent pictures of Martin but you are okay with the SEVEN YEAR OLD photo of Zimmerman. Now how could I forget about that photograph of a smiling, suit-wearing George Zimmerman that popped up in response to inquiries from Martin supporters. That still was not a current photograph of Zimmerman. It may have been a few years old, when Zimmerman was still losing weight and had some hair. I find it disgusting that you scoured the internet until you found photos of Martin and even some that were later proven NOT to be him to use for your sick purposes. The family photographs taken a few months ago showing a happy smiling Martin on horseback and playing in the snow also did not suit your purpose, and in fact probably inflamed your hatred even more. Please tell me if you can how do you justify wanting to put a photo of Martin in 2012 at age 17 trying to look tough with a gold grill in his mouth beside a photograph of Zimmerman as he looked in 2005 when he was 21 years old? Is it fair or does it even make sense that the main reason you want to show Zimmerman Seven Years YOUNGER while showing Martin Seven Years OLDER is that now to you BOTH of them look menacing. And it is vital to you that Martin look menacing. Why? Because of your shameful need to turn a tall skinny 17-year old BOY into the crazed big black muscular Mandingo warrior who wants to extract vengeance on you by killing you swiftly with a single blow. That is the image that you see in every black man or boy that you come into contact with. And that's why you are so fanatical about carrying your guns. FEAR. You must protect yourselves from the enemy within (this country). Or find those like George Zimmerman to do it for you.
Dear Anderson! RE; Zimmermann case. I find the law is intersting. It temporary stops the crazy emotional mass rection, and bring back a little rigid, but normal reality-maybe.
I enjoyed Fran Drescher interview. She is fantastic, intellingent charming. I hope she runs for political office. We could use some female representation fresh ones.
The other nightI was reading your comment about cat swimming.The repeat of 360... was on a serous interview with a panel.I looked over, and could not stop laughing. I imagined someone mixing up the two interviews.It could be hilarius. Of course it won't happen.Warm greetings, Marika.
Anderson,keep in mind, your guest speaking on behalf of George Zimmerman.He is merely speculating, and drawing your attention away from the incident that actually took place the night Trayvon was shot to death.I would not be surprised if he was planted by George Zimmerman's father,after all he was a retired judge.Confuse the focus on the attention of what took place the night of the incident.He commented on the police report like it was what really happened,that was before the public out cry wanting to know what really happened the night of Trayvon's sad situation.George Zimmerman,had he heeded to the 911 dispatcher, and did what he was told,that the police has been dispatched,and that they the police were on their way.Trayvon Martin,would be alive today had George simply heeded the 911 dispatcher.That is the actual fact,and every thing else is to get the focus off the actual fact.The question remains,why did George Zimmerman persued Trayvon Martin?????What is his motive, aside from grasping anything that will justify his side of the story.....
It's funny today's show was about stranger danger and I remember seeing an interview with George Zimmerman's other "friend" Joe Oliver who said if Trayvon would've simply told Mr. Zimmerman he was staying with his father's girlfriend the whole situation could've turned out differently. Who teaches their children that when they're being followed by a strange man at night they should hold a conversation with them??? I think most parents tell their kids to run, scream kick or do whatever they have to do to get away.
i believe George Zimmerman is innocent! I think they were both in the wrong place, wrong time. I think a confrontation broke out and someone was going to get hurt, Mr. Zimmerman just happened to be the one that walked away. I am so sorry for Ms. Martin that she lost her son, I could not imagine but I truly believe this was a huge accident!!
Do all the left wing liberal media outlets not get tired of displaying the 5 year old picture of Trayvon the choir boy. Why don't we ever see a picture of the gold cap toothed thug and felon he really was, I'll bet his profile picture on Facebook didn't show that *******hot, he thought he was a tough motha****er and would want his gangsta shot where all could see. That wouldn't serve Sharpton and rev Jesse very well and they are the media darlings so we get to see what he was a lifetime ago and not what he had grown into when he assaulted Zimmerman. George Zimmerman, guilty of being white and standing up for himself.
Like Fran Drescher I was misdiagnosed and only after pushing myself was it discovered that I had early stage cancer. I also tell many women I know that we as women have to know our bodies and know when to push doctors to dig deeper to find out what is causing our issues and not be told pat answers about it being just the beginnings of menapause.
what a farce of an interview with Frank the neigbor - now he's a victim too and sooo brave for speaking out for his friend (cue the barf bag)while getting his 15 minutes - is he auditioning for a spot on one of the tv panels covering the case, can a book deal be far off or his own tv show?
Anderson used to have a reputation as a serious reporter so where were the obvious questions like "does protection of property warrant summary execution?" "Since when is 21 and 17 the same age?" "Did Trayvon have something to do with the death of Frank's son?" "who is funding him while he takes time off work for TV appearances?" "will he be testifying under oath in a court where his opinions will be subject to challenge?" so disappointed in you Anderson for not asking any tough questions!
Great segment on stranger danger...scary too! Love the Canucks jersey on Josh!
Re: Stranger Danger segment. I understand you were focusing on one abduction danger for children but I think you are making a huge mistake by not touching on the fact that many abductions/abuse are done by people that the children DO KNOW. Neighbours, teachers, you name it.
You can put whatever spin you want to on the Trayvon Martin story but George was told NOT to follow the boy, let the police handle it. That came right off of his call to the police (his defense). I have a gun permit and the first thing they told me was if you carry a gun be prepared to use it. He went armed and expected to use his gun. Now he says it was not his fault. If he had stayed home and his home was invaded by this boy, THAT would NOT be his fault. He went looking for trouble and he found it!
sherri, need to sit down and shut up. she looked and acted just like a fool.she really didnot dance all that well.shaking her butt and chest did not look good at all.her so call emotional acting was so foney and so out of order.not only me i guess a hole lots of other peoples felt the same way.we all glad that dance is over.
I wish to remain anonymouse with this, my comment. One day I was visiting a friend in New Your City. I noticed a newspaper on the table and on the headline was about George Zimmerman and trayvon martin. The latter's picture looks like a very young boy and not of a 17 year old person. My friend told me that picture of trayvon's was taken when he was 12 years old. I could not believe it. So, is it true? he was 12 years old in that picture? I am sorry for both of them. Trayvon's parents, because their son is dead. And as for George Zimmerman, he is as good as dead also because of these "people" who have judged him already as guilty. I pray that people should stop making this story a sensation. There are far worst crime that have not been sensationalized. This is just my own personal opinion. I think the media has something to do with this mess.
Remember when you judge someone, it doesn't say something about them. It says everything about you.!
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