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Today was a good day for the prosecution (Original Post) DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2013 OP
Well, they exposed Zimmerman as a complete liar Warpy Jul 2013 #1
I think I see the strategy. backscatter712 Jul 2013 #7
Yes it was....legal question mainstreetonce Jul 2013 #2
From what I've heard on TV: yes. And for man-slaughter he would get 30 years. n/t Tx4obama Jul 2013 #4
My jaw is still dropped open from what he told Hannity Duer 157099 Jul 2013 #3
Compared to the rest of the trial so far pintobean Jul 2013 #5
I thought so too. bravenak Jul 2013 #6

Warpy

(111,367 posts)
1. Well, they exposed Zimmerman as a complete liar
Tue Jul 2, 2013, 05:16 PM
Jul 2013

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.
Tue Jul 2, 2013, 06:20 PM
Jul 2013

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
Tue Jul 2, 2013, 05:17 PM
Jul 2013

Zimmerman is charged with second degree murder. Is it possible for the case to end with a conviction for man slaughter?

Duer 157099

(17,742 posts)
3. My jaw is still dropped open from what he told Hannity
Tue Jul 2, 2013, 05:17 PM
Jul 2013

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.

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