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9. The same expert opinions expected that ACA would be overthrown and that DOMA would be upheld.

Thu Jul 11, 2013, 11:05 AM

Jul 2013

They also expected that Casey Anthony would end her life in jail.

So, I do not take much stock in their expert opinion.

I am however happy that the prosecution added a new charge. It is important to send a message that what happened is not acceptable. You cannot start a fight and kill the person you attacked because you felt overpowered, which seems to be Zimmerman's excuse at this point.

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Manslaughter count added to Zimmerman charges [View all] kpete Jul 2013 OP

well this should help the prosecution. HeroInAHalfShell Jul 2013 #1

Is there a Zimmerman in your neighborhood? nt onehandle Jul 2013 #2

All of his old uncles live in my neighborhood. Baitball Blogger Jul 2013 #10

Dealt an ace! lonestarnot Jul 2013 #3

"Prosecutor Rich Mantei said they decided to not pursue the lesser charge of aggravated assault." Renew Deal Jul 2013 #4

The outcome has been known ... GeorgeGist Jul 2013 #5

They are pursuing aggravated-assault mainstreetonce Jul 2013 #7

He deserves to be in prison for child abuse. reusrename Jul 2013 #40

I read that professional legal opinions expect Zimmerman to go free. Kablooie Jul 2013 #6

Exactly. This gives me some hope he will serve at least some time for his actions. AtheistCrusader Jul 2013 #8

The same expert opinions expected that ACA would be overthrown and that DOMA would be upheld. Mass Jul 2013 #9

And as it happens, Juries are not made up of legal experts. Kablooie Jul 2013 #17

I just don't want Zimmerman anywhere outside a prison for AT LEAST 10 years. DinahMoeHum Jul 2013 #11

George "Dumber Paul Blart" Zimmerman deserves several years in the slammer johnfunk Jul 2013 #12

I'm sure obama2terms Jul 2013 #14

Manslaughter with a gun in Florida Jenoch Jul 2013 #26

25 is mandatory minimum, I think Voice for Peace Jul 2013 #31

And I recently read that it can be 'up to 30 years' for manslaughter with a gun in Florida. Jenoch Jul 2013 #35

I just looked it up and if I'm not mistaken it said mandatory 25 years to life, minimum 25 Voice for Peace Jul 2013 #36

It will be interesting to see what Jenoch Jul 2013 #37

Well that's good to know obama2terms Jul 2013 #42

I sure hope he doesn't walk Lee-Lee Jul 2013 #16

In that case then Zimmerman set race relations back a almost a century lunatica Jul 2013 #22

I don't disagree Lee-Lee Jul 2013 #23

They should have gone with manslaughter charges from the beginning NickB79 Jul 2013 #13

I agree Lee-Lee Jul 2013 #15

My opinion. And he should have plea bargained a lighter sentence. JDPriestly Jul 2013 #20

If they had offered aggravated assault with a sentence of 5 years, Jenoch Jul 2013 #27

What you said, JD... Demoiselle Jul 2013 #29

Does that give prosecutors another attempt at presenting evidence? dickthegrouch Jul 2013 #18

No, they just get their closing argument. SunSeeker Jul 2013 #19

The Other Day When I Presumed There Were 3 Possible Outcomes DallasNE Jul 2013 #25

If I were using your percentages, I'd guess 25% - 15% - 60% Jenoch Jul 2013 #28

What new evidence? marshall Jul 2013 #39

Judging by the many ways in which people here think the Prosecution failed dickthegrouch Jul 2013 #41

they add manslaughter along with 2nd. degree charge in a lot of road rage murders aswell. Sunlei Jul 2013 #21

I Was Surprised To Hear DallasNE Jul 2013 #24

He's going to walk and the shit's going to hit the fan here. geomon666 Jul 2013 #30

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You think Zimmerman is innocent? hrmjustin Jul 2013 #33

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I found this interesting in looking at the manslaughter statute. Kennah Jul 2013 #38