What did I tell you last year? If the state of Florida pursued the 2nd Degree Murder charge, they were going to lose. Surprise, surprise!
I predicted this Verdict from day one. Go read the definition of 2nd degree murder in Florida - the prosecution didn't come close to proving it. Hell, in some ways they made the case for Zimmerman's aquittal. They played so much of his interview footage, he didn't even have to take the stand. The additional bonus for the defense was that those statements couldn't be cross-examined.
I'm not saying (nor ever said) what happened was right, but there is blame to be put on both men. Unfortunately, Martin payed with his life. But he wasn't the innocent faced kid portrayed initially either. He had some history with drugs and violence. Not to mention the media spin on this whole case? Remember that famous hoodie pic - total media bias. That picture was years old, and Martin looked considerably different. Plus he outsized Zimmerman and was in better physical shape. Photos of Zimmerman that were used were older and made him look more sinister. The media bias in this case was appalling.
I'm glad the jury saw past the media circus and delivered the right verdict based on the evidence & law... not emotion.
I'm not saying (nor ever said) what happened was right, but there is blame to be put on both men. Unfortunately, Martin payed with his life. But he wasn't the innocent faced kid portrayed initially either. He had some history with drugs and violence. Not to mention the media spin on this whole case? Remember that famous hoodie pic - total media bias. That picture was years old, and Martin looked considerably different. Plus he outsized Zimmerman and was in better physical shape. Photos of Zimmerman that were used were older and made him look more sinister. The media bias in this case was appalling.
I'm glad the jury saw past the media circus and delivered the right verdict based on the evidence & law... not emotion.
From the comments I've read in the last twelve hours, I'm glad that some of the people commenting aren't lawyers or judges. It's scary how ignorant of the law and the process people are. You want someone to blame for the verdict, go to the prosecution lawyers. They couldn't make a case. This entire trial was politically and racially motivated. Fortunately, the jury was able to see through that sideshow and deliver a proper verdict.
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