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                                  $200,000 in 11 Days

That is what Zimmerman managed to get in donations according the article in the Miami Herald (See link below).  I just want to know why are they donating to begin with.  It's likely that if he is found guilty that the HOA will be the ones ultimately responsible They asked him to become the watch captain, knew he carried a gun on community property but, did not govern how the position was to be done. 

Here's what is unclear to me with regards to the donated funds.
If Zimmerman is guilty and the HOA is determined to be the one ultimately responsible.  Zimmerman still goes to jail but, expenses from his defense become the responsibility of the HOA.  Since those costs are already paid for by the donations.  Zimmerman would be reimbursed, right?  Are reimbursements of donated money still considered donations?  If not, then he profits from a crime which is still illegal, right?  Or does his wife and family benefit from the crime since he would be in jail?  Or does it get returned to the people who donated the money?

More twists as Zimmerman takes his case public - Trayvon Martin - MiamiHerald.com