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New Evidence Shows Trayvon's Life Unraveling
2013-05-28
Posted by:GolfBravoUSMC

#5  I think Frank has it. The prosecution has to establish that Mr. Zimmermann committed a crime, and it's easier to do that if the victim is spotless and clean (except for the blood stain and bullet hole). The prosecution sets itself up for a bag of hurt if they IN ANY WAY reference the character of the victim, since the defense team can then stand, object and say "Wait a minute, your Honor..."

I think it would be better for the prosecution if they acknowledged that Trayvon was not squeaky clean, and rest their case on the notion that even a thug is allowed to live unless he's about to take someone's else life. It's then up to the defense to show that Zimmermann was in danger, and the defense has its own problems.
Posted by: Steve White   2013-05-28 20:55  

#4  It will be included in the end I think. The Trial judge just doesn't want the heat for including it, better to kick it up to a different judge. Perhaps one NOT living in ground zero.
Posted by: Charles   2013-05-28 20:50  

#3  that's appeal-able. It also precludes the state from referencing Trayvon's "stellar" character without allowing rebuttal evidence.
Posted by: Frank G   2013-05-28 18:00  

#2  The judge has ruled it out as evidence in court. The 'fix' is in.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2013-05-28 16:19  

#1  thuglife wannabe
Posted by: Frank G   2013-05-28 15:16  

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