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John2

(2,730 posts)
15. OJ got
Tue Jul 9, 2013, 10:30 PM
Jul 2013

acquitted too and sued. A Civil law suit doesn't have to be proved beyond a reasonable doubt. I would sue the housing complex, that allowed George Zimmerman to be a community watch person who carried a gun when advised not to. I would also sue the State Florida and challenge the Stand your Ground Law. I would also sue the City Police Department.

I don't think the Prosecution has done as good job of prosecuting this case so far. The prosecution has went along with the defense's assertions, a person fighting for their life would be the one with the most injuries. That is a flawed theory, if more competent lawyers bought it out. I'm pretty sure they can find some cases, where the assailant received the most injuries.

Just because Zimmerman had injuries to his head and face, does not mean he wasn't the attacker. His lack of injuries on his hands does mean, he wasn't using all means to defend himself. The prosecution never approached that theory. They need to call a rebuttal witness to the assertions on marijuana, but it isn't based on any scientific fact, about it making people violent. He also changed his testimony near the end of the Prosecution's case.

They also could bring in the allegations against the police department. Did they ever put the 13 year old boy and his mother on the stand, or the three police officers, Detective Serino accused of pressuring him to charge Zimmerman? I also think the judge's decision to not strike certain jurors and the composition of the jury if he is acquitted should be challenged. It seemed like Trayvon Martin was the one on trial and not Zimmerman. I think Zimmerman's criminal record should have been bought in, because it involves overly aggressive behavior.

I also think better lawyers would investigate alleged information from news articles, about other aggressive behavior by Zimmerman, cush as his altercation with a motorist and tailgating,him allegedly working as a bouncer, and members on neighborhood watch claiming he was aggressive. I think his wife should have been called to the stand also, in regards to Zimmerman obtaining and carrying a gun and how he was allowed to carry one. She could testify to his creditability and mannerism at home also. Such as, if he ever shown any aggressive behavior or hit her.

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And then onto his and his wife's trial for illegal money transfers... LanternWaste Jul 2013 #1
and, hopefully, then a wrongful death suit against Zimmerman... B Stieg Jul 2013 #6
If he's acquitted customerserviceguy Jul 2013 #10
OJ got John2 Jul 2013 #15
Florida has immunity from civil and criminal prosecution for self defense. Kennah Jul 2013 #31
Read 776.041 John2 Jul 2013 #40
We agree that Zimmerman is guilty ... Kennah Jul 2013 #48
What I am wondering is obama2terms Jul 2013 #23
Yes, they can find GZ guilty of a lesser included offense. Kennah Jul 2013 #29
Though he shouldn't be Morganfleeman Jul 2013 #49
This is interesting reading Kennah Jul 2013 #56
I think that's what might happen obama2terms Jul 2013 #55
Zimmerman stalked TM with gun in hand, and killed him. Yah, "wrongful" ... delrem Jul 2013 #32
Who could defend a racist vigilante gun nut? nt onehandle Jul 2013 #2
who could defend an accused child rapist? Or the mastermind of 9-11? bossy22 Jul 2013 #13
Yet even those people, when discharged from their duties, have consciousness. delrem Jul 2013 #33
Gun nuts and racists Nevernose Jul 2013 #25
I used to ask my Law Professor that ... Myrina Jul 2013 #50
Sadly, I foresee 'an O.J.' coming. n/t ColesCountyDem Jul 2013 #3
I think he is going to be acquitted bossy22 Jul 2013 #14
I don't agree John2 Jul 2013 #17
Agreed Stuckinthebush Jul 2013 #22
The sickening feeling that GZ gets acquitted is growing inside of my stomach. Kennah Jul 2013 #30
I don't even think the defense thinks that will happen. reusrename Jul 2013 #37
The jury may acquit, sure, but if they do it won't be based on the evidence. reusrename Jul 2013 #36
This is quite likely Lee-Lee Jul 2013 #39
Can you give John2 Jul 2013 #42
You are kind of asking me to prove a negative Lee-Lee Jul 2013 #43
There is no John2 Jul 2013 #44
Sorry Lee-Lee Jul 2013 #45
In Illinois, you have a 'duty to retreat'. ColesCountyDem Jul 2013 #52
As a former deputy Lee-Lee Jul 2013 #53
I'm not a 'duty to retreat' fan, either. ColesCountyDem Jul 2013 #54
I'm looking at it JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #51
What are rebutal witnesses? darkangel218 Jul 2013 #4
Someone or something that provides an alternate theory or witness to or about events. jtuck004 Jul 2013 #5
I dont get it. darkangel218 Jul 2013 #16
Yeah, some. The doc that works for the prosecution has an opinion, jtuck004 Jul 2013 #34
I smell a book deal..... Grassy Knoll Jul 2013 #7
I hope not obama2terms Jul 2013 #24
Defendent had a car and a gun. Dead victim had skittles. lindysalsagal Jul 2013 #8
I dont get it either darkangel218 Jul 2013 #18
the law and order types around here will tell you that following someone by car.. frylock Jul 2013 #19
If it is illegal, why wasn't Z charged with violating those laws? hack89 Jul 2013 #20
i never said it wasn't.. frylock Jul 2013 #21
This trial is a big Rorschach test hack89 Jul 2013 #41
you and me both frylock Jul 2013 #46
Of course those are all legal Nevernose Jul 2013 #26
This message was self-deleted by its author hack89 Jul 2013 #38
Seems quick, after all this time. /nt Ash_F Jul 2013 #9
did they bring up the THC? riverwalker Jul 2013 #11
The judge rules it admissible Nevernose Jul 2013 #27
could prosecution bring in as rebuttal riverwalker Jul 2013 #12
A more accurate rebuttal witness would be someone the same size as Trayvon Nevernose Jul 2013 #28
According to the newspaper report I read, he picked her up and threw her across the room. displacedtexan Jul 2013 #47
I Was Less Impressed By Today's "Expert" Witness DallasNE Jul 2013 #35
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