Matthew Apperson will use a “stand your ground” defense in the charges against him. I shall defer comment until after the ridiculously biased presentation within the article, as notable within this editorial construct of Rene Stutzman:

[…] What happened between Apperson and Zimmerman on May 11 is similar in many ways to the night Trayvon was shot. Two people exchanged words. There was a confrontation, and then someone grabbed a gun and opened fire, claiming the other was about to kill him.
In this case, each man says the other was the aggressor.

SANFORD — The man accused of shooting at George Zimmerman will use a “stand your ground” defense in an attempt to clear himself, his lawyer said Friday.
“That’s a good look into the future,” said Michael Lafay moments after a bond hearing for his client, Matthew Apperson, a 36-year-old Winter Springs man accused of firing into Zimmerman’s pickup May 11 as they traveled in separate vehicles down West Lake Mary Boulevard. (more…)

The story of Ben Kruidbos (pronounced “Cried-Boss”) is a story of what happens when a man of integrity stands up against a legal authority built on corruption and political self-interest.

Yesterday a Florida Judge delivered a ruling, with extreme prejudice, against his former boss, State Attorney Angela Corey – thereby allowing a lawsuit filed by Ben to continue.

Those of you who followed the trial of George Zimmerman may remember Ben; those of you who are not familiar with the specifics might find a parallel to the current headlines of what is happening in Baltimore Maryland in the office of State Attorney Marilyn Mosby.

Ben Kruidbos was the Information Technology Director, the technology expert, within the office of the Jacksonville State Attorney Angela Corey ~Full Backstory~.  In his position he was charged with retrieving and reviewing the phone data contained in the cell phone of Trayvon Martin.

The office of Angela Corey held a vested interest in the content of Trayvon’s cell phone because, as we would later discover, the content therein showed how Trayvon’s mother, Sybrina Fulton, and his father, Tracy Martin, lied to state investigators about the details surrounding Trayvon’s activities prior to his encounter with George Zimmerman. (more…)

Previously the judge in the Matthew Apperson case said the state could at any time modify the Bond conditions and require Apperson to be monitored via GPS.   Matthew Apperson was arrested for attempting to shoot George Zimmerman.
The State’s Attorney in Seminole County is now making that request:
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Associated Press trailblazing unfathomable discoveries, or something, catches up to the 5 day old story as “breaking news”…. Go figure.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man charged with shooting at George Zimmerman last week had “a fixation” on the former neighborhood watch leader and had recently been admitted to a mental institution, according to a police report made public Tuesday.

The Lake Mary Police Department report said that 36-year-old Matthew Apperson had shown signs of paranoia, anxiety and bipolar disorder. Apperson’s attorney, Mark NeJame, didn’t immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
Zimmerman told officers he had been driving in the Orlando suburb of Lake Mary when Apperson got behind his truck and yelled, “You remember me you fat mother f—–?” according to the report. (more…)

Blair Jackson (NeJame Law Partner) represented Matthew Apperson at his bond hearing. $35k bond, no contact order, June 23rd indictment hearing scheduled with Judge Debra Nelson.  (Yes, THAT same Debra Nelson…)

LAKE MARY, Fla. —  A judge set a $35,000 bond for the man accused of shooting at George Zimmerman Saturday morning.

Matthew Apperson was ordered to turn in any guns to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office within 24 hours od his release and to have no contact with Zimmerman.

“I don’t care whether you’ve been shopping at Publix for two hours and have a full cart of groceries or whatever. you see Mr. Zimmerman walking through that door, you’re the one that has to leave,” the judge said.
Apperson’s attorney wouldn’t comment on the judge’s order. (more…)

The man who shot at George Zimmerman, Matt Apperson, was arrested at approximately 6:40pm.   Charges:

…”Mr. Apperson did intentionally fire into the vehicle, occupied by George Zimmerman, without provocation”…

• One count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
• One count of aggravated battery with deadly weapon.
• One count of firing deadly missile into an occupied vehicle.

#BREAKING: Matthew Apperson booked into jail. Mug shot here. #WFTV. pic.twitter.com/ArGtIZgSZi

— Ryan Hughes (@RyanHughesNews) May 16, 2015

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(Hat Tip Dice Greed) Something very interesting about [Arrest Report]. There are places where text has been redacted but it is still in the report as white text on a white background. You can still see it when you copy & paste the text into another place.
The redacted text in full says:

“During the investigation, I learned that Apperson has exhibited unusual behaviors in which he had recently been admitted to a mental institution. It appears that Apperson has a fixation on Zimmerman and has displayed some signs of paranoia, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.”

JUST IN: Matthew Apperson may not be bailed, according to jail website. #WFTV.

— Ryan Hughes (@RyanHughesNews) May 16, 2015

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At this point there’s enough circumstantial evidence and background on the shooter Matt Apperson to accept his weird behavioral instability as an attempt to gain fame/notoriety by killing George Zimmerman.  Surely if the physical evidence lines up with Zimmerman’s account the State Attorney will charge…
Do you think Matt Apperson will be charged? 
Lake Mary, FL – […] Don West, who helped defend Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin murder trial in 2013 is now helping Zimmerman press charges against Matthew Apperson, who called 911 on Monday, claiming that he shot at Zimmerman’s SUV.

West said the shooting happened during lunch hour on a very busy Lake Mary Boulevard.
“In some respects it’s the classic depraved, hard, kind of reckless disregard for everyone’s life including Mr. Zimmerman’s,” West said.   (more…)

Numerous updates:  A shooting took place in Lake Mary Florida involving George Zimmerman, while George was there visiting family. The Shooter Identified As Same Whacko From 2014, Matthew Apperson:

JUST IN: Next-door neighbor of Matt Apperson, man involved in altercation with #GeorgeZimmerman, said he's delusional, has issues. #WFTV.

— Ryan Hughes (@RyanHughesNews) May 11, 2015

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Many people have dropped links to media articles and stories around a recent interview posted by George’s attorney (divorce). The interview is fully recorded and also presented in transcript form HERE.

~ WATCH AND READ HERE ~

Please go to the ownership link to see the content and construct of the interview. WHY? Because obviously this is how GZ is paying for his attorney. It would appear to me the attorney has agreed to exchange advertising (via website traffic) in lieu of financial compensation for legal services.

However, against the backdrop of Mr. Zimmerman feeling more comfortable to speak we can now also share some researched information previously undisclosed. This information has never been seen before. (more…)