07-02-2013, 07:21 PM
^ The prosecution really needs a favorable ruling on this circumstantial evidence, imo.
They also want to introduce George's rejection letter for entry into the PD and his request to do a ride-along with officers; they're likely looking to use it to support their contention that Zimmerman was a frustrated wanna-be-cop turned vigilante.
If the judge allows any or all of it to be presented to the jury and the prosecution isn't absolutely compelling in tying this circumstantial evidence and testimony into its theory, I can see the defense turning it around on cross and successfully positioning Zimmerman as an alert and committed citizen - dedicated and educated towards keeping his community safe in accordance with the law. Same is true for playing Zimmerman's previous 911 calls to report suspicious activity in the neighborhood, which the judge ruled admissible as going towards state-of-mind last week.
The hearing is at 5:30 a.m. PST tomorrow (hope I'm not up to watch it live, though the hearings in this case have been very interesting - entertaining dynamic between the judge and the attorneys for both sides.)
They also want to introduce George's rejection letter for entry into the PD and his request to do a ride-along with officers; they're likely looking to use it to support their contention that Zimmerman was a frustrated wanna-be-cop turned vigilante.
If the judge allows any or all of it to be presented to the jury and the prosecution isn't absolutely compelling in tying this circumstantial evidence and testimony into its theory, I can see the defense turning it around on cross and successfully positioning Zimmerman as an alert and committed citizen - dedicated and educated towards keeping his community safe in accordance with the law. Same is true for playing Zimmerman's previous 911 calls to report suspicious activity in the neighborhood, which the judge ruled admissible as going towards state-of-mind last week.
The hearing is at 5:30 a.m. PST tomorrow (hope I'm not up to watch it live, though the hearings in this case have been very interesting - entertaining dynamic between the judge and the attorneys for both sides.)