I think it's because he wasn't self appointed.
In a possibly related story, the HOA is probably facing civil litigation as well.
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Plus, lawyers say, Exhibit A would be a newsletter sent by the association to residents in February, the same month as the shooting. It said Zimmerman was the go-to person for residents who had been the victims of a crime.
Under the heading “Neighborhood Watch,†the newsletter’s message recommended that residents first call police and then “please contact our Captain, George Zimmerman ... so he can be aware and help address the issue with other residents.â€
That seeming endorsement of Zimmerman exposes the 7-year-old association to possible legal action by Martin’s parents, homeowners association attorneys said.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/trayvon-matin-family-target-homeowners-association-lawsuit-neighborhood-watch-article-1.1058522
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