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In reply to the discussion: Witness Makes Key Admission That He Never Saw Trayvon Martin Throw A Punch At Zimmerman [View all]gejohnston
(17,502 posts)40. Actually no, Good said he saw who was who.
The prosecution asked if he saw Martin also slamming his head into the sidewalk and Good said "no". How does that help the defense since it is at odds with what they are claiming. Expect the prosecution to point out the likelihood of mistaken identity on who was on top since the description does not support self defense for Zimmerman getting his head pounded into the sidewalk (where there is no blood) and the nature of the blows being struck (MMA style) supports it being Zimmerman on top. This testimony actually helps support the girlfriends testimony more than Zimmerman's defense if you allow for the possibility of mistaken identity in the dark. What the guy saw was basically silhouettes -- did he say whether Martins hood was up or down, for instance.
Why would the prosecution impeach his own witness again? Good said he saw the individuals and the color of their clothes. He clearly said it was Martin on top throwing the punches. See raw footage in post 33.
According to the PA the "MMA style" was actually MMA aerobics, not fighting. As for Martin's MMA
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2013-05-23/news/os-george-zimmerman-trial-trayvon-20130523_1_zimmerman-case-trayvon-martin-george-zimmerman
Of course this has so far been inadmissible. That may change.
One thing about Florida's sunshine laws. Withholding exculpatory evidence from the defense is automatic reversal.
http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2013-06-05/story/state-attorneys-it-director-will-testify-about-trayvon-martins-cellphone
Which in the last Orlando area trial by media, Casey Anthony, would have happened if she were convicted.
So far I think the jury would go for justifiable. The State's star witness was only an ear witness that only knew what Trayvon told her.
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Witness Makes Key Admission That He Never Saw Trayvon Martin Throw A Punch At Zimmerman [View all]
kpete
Jun 2013
OP
I keep hoping the jury realized it was bullying the witness, plain and simple and that it was
appleannie1
Jun 2013
#24
After the disastrous Rachel Jeantel testimony now my prediction swings from acquittal to Hung Jury.
alp227
Jun 2013
#2
I want to know why since Zimmy was trained in MMA, he keeps assuming it was TM who was doing that
uppityperson
Jun 2013
#7
He's very articulate and precise. He is allowed to have discrepencies in his testimony.
kelliekat44
Jun 2013
#14
That would be true if the prosecution were trying to put doubt in the minds of jurors
Bjorn Against
Jun 2013
#27