05-20-2012, 09:58 AM
News13
ORANGE COUNTY
In the wake of the tidal wave of evidence, the family of Trayvon Martin speaks out.
Many legal experts said they believe this evidence weighs in favor of George Zimmerman’s claim of self-defense.
We found how out how Martin's family is responding to the evidence in the case that was recently released.
"Bottom line, they know how this story ends. It ends with their son being killed,” said Ben Crump, the Martin's family attorney.
Crump said the Martin family has had an emotional 24 hours after seeing the pictures and video included in the evidence.
"She's watching that video knowing in five minutes or so her son is gonna be dead, and you know she is trying to talk to the television on one hand. But you know her son died,” Crump said.
The attorney also responded to the toxicology reports showing Trayvon had THC, the active chemical in marijuana in his system.
"The experts have all said that trace marijuana in Trayvon Martin's system is completely insignificant. In fact, we believe it's an attempt to attack the character of Trayvon Martin,” said Crump.
We also asked Crump how he and the Martin family reacted to some powerful eyewitness testimony in the state’s discovery.
"He made a decision to get out of the car that night in the rain, profile, pursue and confront, then ultimately shoot Trayvon Martin in the heart," Crump said.
Meanwhile, Zimmerman’s attorney Mark O’Mara spoke out on CNN about getting the charges dismissed before a trial, using a self-defense claim.
i have been saying they will motion for a hearing on stand your ground and try to have case dismissed. it's possible.
It’s a defense many legal experts believe is supported by the evidence.
"That has been talked about since day one. It's certainly a possibility. The more facts that I see, the more that’s a possibility. But I had a guess until I see all of the evidence,” said O’Mara.
Martin’s family is hoping for one thing , according to Crump.
"We believe there is certainly evidence that this should be decided by a jury," Crump said.
Crump said he believes the most powerful evidence is the fact the Sanford police said the shooting would have been “avoidable” if Zimmerman stayed in his vehicle that night.
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ORANGE COUNTY
In the wake of the tidal wave of evidence, the family of Trayvon Martin speaks out.
Many legal experts said they believe this evidence weighs in favor of George Zimmerman’s claim of self-defense.
We found how out how Martin's family is responding to the evidence in the case that was recently released.
"Bottom line, they know how this story ends. It ends with their son being killed,” said Ben Crump, the Martin's family attorney.
Crump said the Martin family has had an emotional 24 hours after seeing the pictures and video included in the evidence.
"She's watching that video knowing in five minutes or so her son is gonna be dead, and you know she is trying to talk to the television on one hand. But you know her son died,” Crump said.
The attorney also responded to the toxicology reports showing Trayvon had THC, the active chemical in marijuana in his system.
"The experts have all said that trace marijuana in Trayvon Martin's system is completely insignificant. In fact, we believe it's an attempt to attack the character of Trayvon Martin,” said Crump.
We also asked Crump how he and the Martin family reacted to some powerful eyewitness testimony in the state’s discovery.
"He made a decision to get out of the car that night in the rain, profile, pursue and confront, then ultimately shoot Trayvon Martin in the heart," Crump said.
Meanwhile, Zimmerman’s attorney Mark O’Mara spoke out on CNN about getting the charges dismissed before a trial, using a self-defense claim.
i have been saying they will motion for a hearing on stand your ground and try to have case dismissed. it's possible.
It’s a defense many legal experts believe is supported by the evidence.
"That has been talked about since day one. It's certainly a possibility. The more facts that I see, the more that’s a possibility. But I had a guess until I see all of the evidence,” said O’Mara.
Martin’s family is hoping for one thing , according to Crump.
"We believe there is certainly evidence that this should be decided by a jury," Crump said.
Crump said he believes the most powerful evidence is the fact the Sanford police said the shooting would have been “avoidable” if Zimmerman stayed in his vehicle that night.