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45. No, the defense attorney is throwing it. He knows it is a no-win.

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Tue Jul 2, 2013, 01:56 PM

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Is the Zimmerman prosecutor throwing the case? [View all] kudzu22 Jul 2013 OP

The State had to be forced to bring charges montanacowboy Jul 2013 #1

How would that reinforce Stand Your Ground? It's not being used. onehandle Jul 2013 #3

Zimmerman is not a hero to responsible gun owners, nor CC citizens. NM_Birder Jul 2013 #54

He was a buddy with the cops, but not just an ordinary one. His father is a retired judge. AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2013 #63

They aren't losing but if they were, why would anyone lose on purpose? KurtNYC Jul 2013 #2

Yeah, they are losing at this point, premium Jul 2013 #18

Let's remember that the Defense opened with a joke insulting the jury KurtNYC Jul 2013 #24

Opening the defense with a joke is irrelevant at this point premium Jul 2013 #30

The comedians on the Defense team still have their work cut out for them KurtNYC Jul 2013 #34

We shall see. nt. premium Jul 2013 #35

They are going through the motions, but their heart is not in it. Nye Bevan Jul 2013 #4

Yeah, the prosecutor is going to take a hit on his career for some low intelligence snooper2 Jul 2013 #5

Prosecutors are assigned to cases, aren't they? Want a conviction, assign the best you've got. KittyWampus Jul 2013 #10

Generally if it's a high profile case, the head DA will take it him/her self ... Myrina Jul 2013 #31

I grant that the state's case isn't complete yet kudzu22 Jul 2013 #6

Rachel Jeantel was the "star witness". Nye Bevan Jul 2013 #7

According to whom? dpibel Jul 2013 #58

And NONE of that was UNDER OATH! Roland99 Jul 2013 #12

But it can still be evidence kudzu22 Jul 2013 #15

Only insomuch as it is a Felony to make a false statement to police. Savannahmann Jul 2013 #17

But if he had been Mirandized anything he says can be used against him. Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2013 #70

Why would they play the tape of GZ's interview by police? Tommy_Carcetti Jul 2013 #19

I agree. There are inconsistencies in that video LiberalFighter Jul 2013 #39

Because Zimmerman hangs himself in that tape KurtNYC Jul 2013 #25

But why play the whole tape? kudzu22 Jul 2013 #27

Zim is not taking the stand in this trial so the tape is the only way KurtNYC Jul 2013 #29

Ok, I see your point kudzu22 Jul 2013 #48

They never wanted to bring this charge LittleBlue Jul 2013 #8

How? nt Tommy_Carcetti Jul 2013 #14

Well, if it's your OBJECTIVE opinion... brooklynite Jul 2013 #9

They mainstream media may be convincing them moondust Jul 2013 #11

Did you ever get a haircut? Tommy_Carcetti Jul 2013 #13

I can't help but do a little armchair lawyering kudzu22 Jul 2013 #20

What I think the State might be doing... IphengeniaBlumgarten Jul 2013 #26

That's what I'm thinking. Tommy_Carcetti Jul 2013 #37

Yes.. Laying the groundwork LiberalFighter Jul 2013 #42

If so and the prosecutor is a chess-master, it is not necessary for the prosecutor to allow the AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2013 #59

The prosecution is getting on my last nerve. avebury Jul 2013 #16

Jeantel *has* an attorney B2G Jul 2013 #21

It appears that he did not serve her very well. nt avebury Jul 2013 #22

Jesus H Christ, then he doesn't know crap about preparing a witness for court. JimDandy Jul 2013 #40

I have yet to see a prosecution witness michreject Jul 2013 #23

I think jenteal helped naaman fletcher Jul 2013 #41

She did a good job and absolutely did help. The prosecution JimDandy Jul 2013 #44

She admitted to telling two lies under oath michreject Jul 2013 #71

Sure, naaman fletcher Jul 2013 #74

I tend to think so. Myrina Jul 2013 #28

I am not convinced that there was ever enough evidence... rollin74 Jul 2013 #32

It's my belief that the DA's office caved to public pressure premium Jul 2013 #38

I tend to agree rollin74 Jul 2013 #50

I see that you have the Nevada State Flag as your avatar. premium Jul 2013 #53

Washoe County. near Reno rollin74 Jul 2013 #55

I used to patrol that area when I was assigned premium Jul 2013 #56

That was my thought earlier Faux pas Jul 2013 #33

I too pipi_k Jul 2013 #36

Many people thought the the prosecutors Ghost of Tom Joad Jul 2013 #43

No, the defense attorney is throwing it. He knows it is a no-win. EdwardSmith74 Jul 2013 #45

And you're basing this on what? premium Jul 2013 #46

His opening "knock-knock" joke. I don't think he's in tune with what's going on. EdwardSmith74 Jul 2013 #49

The joke is irrelevant, way past that. premium Jul 2013 #51

No proof, just observation. He's practically comotose. EdwardSmith74 Jul 2013 #57

Ok. premium Jul 2013 #60

Yeah, wild accusation. But he used to be animated and now he's a zombie. Something's up. EdwardSmith74 Jul 2013 #65

Yeah, lawyers don't like their clients premium Jul 2013 #66

Hence the thought that they drugged him up to keep his mouth quiet. EdwardSmith74 Jul 2013 #67

Bennies? premium Jul 2013 #69

Benzodiazapines EdwardSmith74 Jul 2013 #72

I doubt that. The trial has made me suspect that the reason they initially didn't want to go to... JVS Jul 2013 #47

2nd degree was over-charged HockeyMom Jul 2013 #52

They'll be lucky to get manslaughter at this point BainsBane Jul 2013 #62

Lesser included charge, lesser included charge, lesser included charge. Tommy_Carcetti Jul 2013 #64

the cops threw it BainsBane Jul 2013 #61

Maybe. But, imagine if they're being strategic... Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2013 #68

I don't know if 'on purpose' is the correct term etherealtruth Jul 2013 #73