Earlier today the family rescued by George Zimmerman made the decision to back out of a previously scheduled press conference. Why? The Seminole City Sheriff’s Office said, “The family have expressed to us that they are not comfortable doing media interviews at this time and they continue to ask for privacy.” O’Mara said they were afraid of the repercussions if they were to go on TV and call George Zimmerman a hero. Oh, and just to keep it real….they’ve also changed their phone number.
Meanwhile…..The Martin family feels free to attend public rallies, make TV appearances, and even speak on Capitol Hill.
Here…Mark O’Mara addresses skeptics who think the rescue was a public relations stunt.
“I will acknowledge it was coincidental four or five days after the verdict, but it was not set up, or staged. Really, do you think we would’ve set up a family of four on the side (of the road), destroying an SUV?” said O’Mara.