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Today was a good day for the prosecution (Original Post)
DemocratSinceBirth
Jul 2013
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From what I've heard on TV: yes. And for man-slaughter he would get 30 years. n/t
Tx4obama
Jul 2013
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Warpy
(111,367 posts)1. Well, they exposed Zimmerman as a complete liar
Now all they need to do is label him a vigilante with no legal standing to follow or confront anybody, even a black teenager in a hoodie.
backscatter712
(26,355 posts)7. I think I see the strategy.
1. Broadcast Zimmerman's deposition, in lieu of him testifying in person.
2. Bring in expert witnesses to pick it apart piece by piece and leave the inconsistencies obvious to the jury.
mainstreetonce
(4,178 posts)2. Yes it was....legal question
Zimmerman is charged with second degree murder. Is it possible for the case to end with a conviction for man slaughter?
Tx4obama
(36,974 posts)4. From what I've heard on TV: yes. And for man-slaughter he would get 30 years. n/t
Duer 157099
(17,742 posts)3. My jaw is still dropped open from what he told Hannity
Q: "Is there anything, in retrospect, that you regret about that evening? Anything you could have done differently?"
A: "No, sir."
Holy cow, that's pretty damning right there.
pintobean
(18,101 posts)5. Compared to the rest of the trial so far
I would agree. But that's not saying a whole lot.
bravenak
(34,648 posts)6. I thought so too.
It showed he was lying.