06-24-2013, 02:28 PM
It's like West is trying the case in opening statements.
Way too long and detailed, imo. I don't think the defense will put Zimmerman on the stand to tell his own story.
Judge Nelson has had to remind West of the parameters of opening statements a couple of times so far.
West touched on "contact shot" and why prosecutor Guy was wrong in stating that Trayvon had a contact shot. West said it was the sweatshirt that did (as best I can tell the point he was trying to make).
Now, we're hearing how "soft" George was considered at the gym and how he was trying to lose weight there and was in better shape back in Feb 2012, but he was never a good fighter or athlete.
George is a responsible gun owner and most people didn't know he even had one, says West.
George has been in the community since 2009. George's neighbor had a big bad aggressive dog that harassed George's wife. George called animal control a couple of times. George considered pepper spray. But, that wasn't a good solution. That's why George got a permit, took a class, and learned how to use a gun. Double action only gun without a safety is what was recommended.
Geez, West needs to move to end his opening statement. He's only supposed to be covering what the evidence will show; Nelson agrees with me. Ha. She just reminded West again about sticking to the parameters.
West says Trayvon was in fact armed. He was armed with the concrete sidewalk!
P.s. West did start the post-lunch portion of his statement with an apology for the failed knock knock joke in attempt to bond with jury.
Way too long and detailed, imo. I don't think the defense will put Zimmerman on the stand to tell his own story.
Judge Nelson has had to remind West of the parameters of opening statements a couple of times so far.
West touched on "contact shot" and why prosecutor Guy was wrong in stating that Trayvon had a contact shot. West said it was the sweatshirt that did (as best I can tell the point he was trying to make).
Now, we're hearing how "soft" George was considered at the gym and how he was trying to lose weight there and was in better shape back in Feb 2012, but he was never a good fighter or athlete.
George is a responsible gun owner and most people didn't know he even had one, says West.
George has been in the community since 2009. George's neighbor had a big bad aggressive dog that harassed George's wife. George called animal control a couple of times. George considered pepper spray. But, that wasn't a good solution. That's why George got a permit, took a class, and learned how to use a gun. Double action only gun without a safety is what was recommended.
Geez, West needs to move to end his opening statement. He's only supposed to be covering what the evidence will show; Nelson agrees with me. Ha. She just reminded West again about sticking to the parameters.
West says Trayvon was in fact armed. He was armed with the concrete sidewalk!
P.s. West did start the post-lunch portion of his statement with an apology for the failed knock knock joke in attempt to bond with jury.