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In reply to the discussion: George Zimmerman trial: Defense will likely rest case Wednesday [View all]John2
(2,730 posts)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.