05-30-2013, 08:20 PM
(05-30-2013, 05:01 PM)Cynical Ninja Wrote: What do we know about the physical height/weight comparison between Z and T and the time of the shooting? Was Z truly intimidated by T physically?
Physical Attributes in February 2012
Trayvon Martin:
17 ys old
5'11"
158 pounds
George Zimmerman:
28 ys old
5'7"
185 pounds
........Trayvon's age:
If you listen to the initial 911 call that username reposted, you'll hear that George estimated Trayvon's age as "late teens" to the dispatcher. He was right.
Yet, at his first bond hearing, he apologized to the Martin family and told them that he thought their son was only "a little bit younger than I am".
That's one of the reasons it rubs me the wrong way when people jump all over the Martin family because some younger photos of Trayvon were released.
Even if the younger photos were intended to drive home the point that Trayvon was a minor, George was also making statements trying to convince people (including Trayvon's own parents) that he thought Trayvon was much older than his true age of 17, which was clearly deceitful.
The jury only needs to know the facts: Travyon was 17 and George knew that he was a teen; George Zimmerman was 28.
Regarding the Jury
-It will be a 6 person jury.
-Judge Nelson announced today that she wants 4 alternates (there are typically 2 alternates for Second Degree Murder trials); she's being cautious on this one.
-Judge Nelson chastised the defense attorneys on Tuesday for telling media that the jury would be sequestered when she hadn't signed-off on that request; that decision is still pending.