After watching the trial the past couple of weeks, based on the evidence and testimony, I'm surprised that this actually went to trial.
The Prosecution has proved nothing. All they have done was rebut GZ's story, and havent put together a story that would lead you to believe that GZ did it maliciously. If he had intentions on murdering TM, why would he call the police before he did it?
There was only one eye-witness who saw the actual fight. He stated he saw the person wearing the hoody on top. The other witnesses didnt actually see the fight, all they saw was GZ after the fact and probably assumed he was on top. Therefore, their testimony wont sway jurors.
Yeah GZ has inconsistencies in his story, but 2 police officers confirm his story and one of which said he believed him. If the Prosecution had any chance, they completely blew it on Friday. I wouldnt be surprised if the Medical Examiner gets fired. What ever credibility he had was completely lost.
the question isnt why zimmerman was carrying his weapon hot.
What's the point of having Concealed Weapons permit for personal protection if it isnt loaded?
I don't know man. Everybody saying he's getting off just cause there aren't any witnesses shouldn't count their chickens before their hatched. Basically, ya'll are kinda saying that as long as there are no witnesses, a person can just go around at night shooting people and claim self defense. It sets a dangerous precedent by saying no witnesses = reasonable doubt, so there should be no punishment.
I think with self defense the defendant really needs to show that it was in fact self defense.
We'll see what happens.