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In reply to the discussion: In Zimmerman Trial, Prosecution Witnesses Bolster Self-Defense Claims[NY Times] [View all]madokie
(51,076 posts)3. I'm sorry but this was murder in the first degree
not manslaughter as you want me to believe. this cretin murdered this kid, all for being black best I can tell. No amount of hand waving by you or anyone else will change that. I might add he will be found guilty too. That would be my bet anyway.
If you watched the opening statement by the prosecutor you would know that the murderer had a live round in the chamber during this whole time with his clip/magazine full. He was a murderer looking for a murder when he set out that night
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In Zimmerman Trial, Prosecution Witnesses Bolster Self-Defense Claims[NY Times] [View all]
hack89
Jul 2013
OP
That was the problem with the Casey Anthony case. It's not really the case here.
Tommy_Carcetti
Jul 2013
#10
Zim admits to shooting him so the presumption of innocence is a little different here
KurtNYC
Jul 2013
#9
I am not the one who charged him with 2nd degree murder - the state of Florida did.
hack89
Jul 2013
#4
All hunters I know have a round chambered, safety on, finger off the trigger.
GreenStormCloud
Jul 2013
#18
My definition of self defense doesn't include starting the ruckus to begin with.
hobbit709
Jul 2013
#11
Florida law allows the aggressor to use deadly force in self defense in specific situations
hack89
Jul 2013
#20
ZIMMERMAN TRAINED MMA 3 TIMES A WEEK! I don't believe they left that little tid bit out...
uponit7771
Jul 2013
#22