07-15-2014, 10:23 PM
Media coverage and comments seem to be an area of concern for Leanna Harris' lawyer, as well.
LEANNA HARRIS' LAWYER SPEAKS OUT
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Leanna Harris is "living every parent's nightmare," read the statement, released by Atlanta-based attorney Lawrence Zimmerman. "The child she bore and loved every moment of his life has died. For most parents, it is difficult, if not impossible, to comprehend such as thing. But for Leanna, that nightmare is all too real."
Leanna Harris has not been charged in the case, though her seeming lack of emotion following her son's death has drawn public criticism. Zimmerman blasted the scrutiny, saying the media "has fostered a poisonous atmosphere in which Leanna's every word, action and emotion - or failure to cry in front of a crowd -- is scrutinized for some supposed hidden meaning."
"Reporters have delved into Leanna's upbringing, her employment, quizzed people for information about her marriage, and her sex life. The constant attention has prevented her from returning to work," the statement read.
Comparing Leanna Harris to a former "suspect" who was later cleared, Zimmerman wrote, "In much the same way, the press unjustly harassed and hounded Olympic bombing hero Richard Jewell when he didn't behave as some thought he should." (HOTD: Really inappropriate comparison by Zimmerman; Leanna Harris is not a hero who saved people -- at best, she didn't know her husband was brain-dead or a monster -- Zimmerman is spinning too hard here.)
Zimmerman said Leanna Harris was mourning Cooper's death "deeply, in her own private way" and requested privacy for his client.
"For Leanna, Cooper's death has been devastating. She asks that she be allowed to grieve in private without reporters calling, following or watching her home," the statement reads.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/lawyer-mom-o...evastated/
LEANNA HARRIS' LAWYER SPEAKS OUT
Snip:
Leanna Harris is "living every parent's nightmare," read the statement, released by Atlanta-based attorney Lawrence Zimmerman. "The child she bore and loved every moment of his life has died. For most parents, it is difficult, if not impossible, to comprehend such as thing. But for Leanna, that nightmare is all too real."
Leanna Harris has not been charged in the case, though her seeming lack of emotion following her son's death has drawn public criticism. Zimmerman blasted the scrutiny, saying the media "has fostered a poisonous atmosphere in which Leanna's every word, action and emotion - or failure to cry in front of a crowd -- is scrutinized for some supposed hidden meaning."
"Reporters have delved into Leanna's upbringing, her employment, quizzed people for information about her marriage, and her sex life. The constant attention has prevented her from returning to work," the statement read.
Comparing Leanna Harris to a former "suspect" who was later cleared, Zimmerman wrote, "In much the same way, the press unjustly harassed and hounded Olympic bombing hero Richard Jewell when he didn't behave as some thought he should." (HOTD: Really inappropriate comparison by Zimmerman; Leanna Harris is not a hero who saved people -- at best, she didn't know her husband was brain-dead or a monster -- Zimmerman is spinning too hard here.)
Zimmerman said Leanna Harris was mourning Cooper's death "deeply, in her own private way" and requested privacy for his client.
"For Leanna, Cooper's death has been devastating. She asks that she be allowed to grieve in private without reporters calling, following or watching her home," the statement reads.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/lawyer-mom-o...evastated/