Autopsy results show Trayvon Martin had injuries to his knuckles

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22. I am not defending Zimmerman but

this story has drifted over time.

At first Zimmerman was much larger than Martin - that has demonstrated to not be the case. I would expect to see a a body double of Martin standing next to a puny Zimmerman (anybody doubt he has been losing weight since the incident). Martin towered over him.

Martin was an angel who was only suspended for tardiness. Well that story has changed with drug residue and jewelry found on his person at school along with the statement that he was in an unauthorized location. It makes him look like a burgler.

His association with street fighting. Not proved to my satisfaction yet, but what if it is at trial?

Why didn't his father start looking for him the night before? That part has troubled me from the beginning.

I still think Zimmerman committed manslaughter, but Murder is a stretch. Remember Zimmerman does have the right to walk and even follow someone (as creepy as it sounds) in his neighborhood. He even has the right to approach an individual and ask that person what they are doing in the neighborhood (remember Martin is a guest and not a resident). It is a profoundly stupid thing to do but not illegal and not necessarily an aggressive act.

It will come down to the screams on the 911 tape and how believable Zimmerman is on the witness stand.


I personally think that Zimmerman tried to detain Martin and Martin responded. Proving that may be difficult. The next step is whether you are justified in shooting someone during a fist fight. Did Zimmerman give up his stand your ground rights by his prior actions (following and possibly detaining). Even if he did he can still be justified if he is unable to escape the situation and is in danger.