walking while black - Trayvon Martin

[HairOfTheDog]

From what we know so far, 2^nd degree murder looks like an overly aggressive charge, I agree. But, we still don't know what the prosecution has in terms of totality of evidence that might justify it. In alot of these high profile cases, we see the defense team leak information to the media that supports their position, while DAs and prosecutors typically hold their key cards close to the vest. I'm not convinced that the 2^nd degree charge was inappropriate or a strategic move designed to encourage Zimmerman to plead down to manslaughter, yet.