Trayvon Martin: three ways George Zimmerman's story is falling apart [View all]

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/mar/30/trayvon-martin-george-zimmerman-florida
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In the last 48 hours, new evidence has emerged that casts serious doubt on George Zimmerman's version of events, leaked to the press by police. Here are the key claims from Zimmerman, according to police leaks, and the discrepancies with the evidence.
1. Martin was the aggressor

Zimmerman, according to a leak, told police that the teenager attacked him first. The shooter told officers that Trayvon Martin approached him from behind and asked if he had a problem,before adding: "you do now". The teenager then floored him with a single punch to the face and proceeded to pummel Zimmerman's head into the concrete.

The evidence: the Martin family has an affidavit from the teenager's girlfriend, who was talking to him on his cell phone in the minutes immediately before his death. She says Martin was trying to get away from Zimmerman, who was following him. The girl heard Trayvon ask: "Why are you following me, man?" before, she says, he was pushed by the older man.

An eyewitness who came forward Thursday told CNN that the altercation all happened in one place, casting doubt on Zimmerman's claim that Martin had followed him back to his vehicle.
2. Zimmerman shouted for help