![]() We're now getting the version of events fleshed out not only by George Zimmerman's father but also his attorney as well. We've spent a lot of time now talking about this particular case. I'm having trouble talking one minute, 30 seconds into the show. (END VIDEO CLIP) O'BRIEN: Joining us this morning, Lou Palumbo, retired Nassau County police officer and director Elite Intelligence and Protection Agency. George was there yelling for help for at least 40 seconds. He punched him in the nose, knocked him to the concrete, and started beating him. At that point, Trayvon said, well, you do now. Trayvon came from his left side, asked him, did he have a - did he have a problem? George said no. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) ROBERT ZIMMERMAN, GEORGE ZIMMERMAN'S FATHER: He was walking back to his vehicle. His father also really sat down to talk about his son's version of events the night that Trayvon Martin was shot and killed. He did have a representative at first but now the two of them will jointly represent George Zimmerman. Now there's a new attorney joining George Zimmerman's case. It has been very interesting to see, I think, every detail that's added as more people come forward. Our STARTING POINT is a story that really is not going away. Also joining us, Will Cain, of course, columnist for, and John Fugelsang is with us as well. We're glad to have you join our panel this morning. (CROSSTALK) O'BRIEN: Thank you, Will Cain. "Identity: Your Passport to Success." WILL CAIN, CNN CONTRIBUTOR: I think there's a hole in the market for a book club - I'm not sure. We're going to talk a little bit to Stedman about his new book, which is called "Identity." I feel like I'm showing people's books on this show every day. (MUSIC PLAYING) (LAUGHTER) O'BRIEN: Is this your pick? Stedman graham joins us this morning. We're going to talk about that in our "Get Real." It is Thursday, April 5th, and "starting point" begins right now. In our "get real" this morning, it's your tax dollars at work, an elected official spends tons of money to outsource his tweets. The question today is did police overreact? We're going to talk to one of the students who was sprayed. Some of them were hospitalized and say there was no warning. Plus you see these pictures? These are college students pepper sprayed at a school board meeting. And (inaudible) the attorney today, telling his son's version of the events the night that Trayvon Martin was shot and killed. (END VIDEO CLIP) O'BRIEN: That is George Zimmerman's father. ![]() There's absolutely no doubt about who it is. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) ROBERT ZIMMERMAN, FATHER OF GEORGE ZIMMERMAN: It's clearly him on the tape. Our STARTING POINT this morning, George Zimmerman's defense. SOLEDAD O'BRIEN, CNN HOST: Hey, good morning. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. George Zimmerman's Attorney Speaks to Media Judge Orders Written Explanation from Justice Department of President's Remarks Regarding Supreme Court Councilman Hires PR Firm to Tweet for Him Military Trial For 9/11 Mastermind, Four Others University Shooting Suspect Charged New Manson Photos Released Study Links Genes To PTSD "Rapid" Diet Drug Seeks FDA Approval Zimmerman's Defense Adapting To The Times Chaos Erupts At Student Protest
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