They can ask for whatever they want, but they won't get it. Those on CNN familiar with Florida law say that all the law will cover will be "out-of-pocket fees," not attorneys' fees, which make up the lion's share of Zimmerman's expenses. Hundreds of thousands of dollars. Mark Nejame estimates that if Zimmerman's lawyers file for $200,000, the court will likely award him $10,000 - $20,000. Filing for every imaginable reimbursement appears to be a standard legal move in Florida for an acquitted criminal defendant. Those seeking outrage should, once again, look elsewhere.
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