05-17-2012, 11:45 PM
(05-17-2012, 09:19 PM)Jimbone Wrote: Z was in fear of his life during the actual physical altercation with M, and discharged his firearm.
This case is such a mess!
I agree that it's a mess. With what little is known, I could argue that T was in fear of his life and standing his ground. Those few minutes are key. Taking the devil's advocate view, for all we know, Z brandished (or threatened that he had) his weapon and then Trayvon jumped him.
Can you prove that wrong?
I don't think so. We're all speculating but I do tend to blame Zimmerman for following Trayvon in the first place. I confess it's a bias. I don't think Zimmerman should have followed (actually chased) Trayvon in the first place ergo, I tend to hold him accountable for everything that happened thereafter.