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In reply to the discussion: Zimmerman apologists always run into same problem. Person minding their own business ended up dead. [View all]JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)Trayvon in his first 911 call.
So the question will be whether his apprehension was reasonable.
Further, a question will be if Zimmerman really felt adequate apprehension to justify a defense of self-defense, why did he follow Trayvon Martin when he knew the police were on the way?
And how did it happen that Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin were just a few feet away at the time of the shooting when Zimmerman stated that Trayvon Martin was running from the location of the truck and when the maps I have seen indicate that they were many feet and on a different path from the location Zimmerman described in his call?
All of these facts will clarify Zimmerman's intent and may have some impact on the issue of reasonable doubt.
Let's remember, Zimmerman could also face a lesser charge of some sort including manslaughter as I understand it.
Zimmerman will take a big risk if he goes to trial.