07-17-2013, 06:28 PM
We know B37 didn't know George Zimmerman personally before trial.
The prosecution gave her the words of George Zimmerman. The defense and its witnesses (plus prosecution witness Detective Serino) convinced her that Zimmerman's words were those of a helpful diligent neighbor who had his "heart in the right place". A man who was put in mortal fear by an unarmed skinny kid in a matter of minutes (despite the lack of serious injuries). A man who she believes shouldn't have followed a teen and put himself in a situation to get himself attacked by the teen, but has learned his lesson and will now be "the most responsible gun owner on the planet". A man who she'd have as a watch person in her neighborhood.
Her personal opinion of George Zimmerman is very favorable (in the extreme, under the circumstances), imo. I think that the other jurors want to be sure it isn't attributed to them. I don't blame them.
Doesn't appear that the other jurors are disputing the facts that B37 communicated: the split vote, the process of considering the evidence and then the law, and the unanimous decision to acquit based on their belief that George was in fear for his life. I hope we get to hear directly from them at some point as well.
I don't think it's unusual for there to be frustrated jurors who want to throw in the towel before reaching a verdict and are convinced by others to stay and keep deliberating, heard that before from trial jurors. But, I haven't looked up specific cases, so just IIRC.
What I've taken away from B37's interview is that the funds that went towards the jury selection consultant were monies well spent on Zimmerman's behalf. Can't imagine a more favorable juror for the defense in this case.
The prosecution gave her the words of George Zimmerman. The defense and its witnesses (plus prosecution witness Detective Serino) convinced her that Zimmerman's words were those of a helpful diligent neighbor who had his "heart in the right place". A man who was put in mortal fear by an unarmed skinny kid in a matter of minutes (despite the lack of serious injuries). A man who she believes shouldn't have followed a teen and put himself in a situation to get himself attacked by the teen, but has learned his lesson and will now be "the most responsible gun owner on the planet". A man who she'd have as a watch person in her neighborhood.
Her personal opinion of George Zimmerman is very favorable (in the extreme, under the circumstances), imo. I think that the other jurors want to be sure it isn't attributed to them. I don't blame them.
Doesn't appear that the other jurors are disputing the facts that B37 communicated: the split vote, the process of considering the evidence and then the law, and the unanimous decision to acquit based on their belief that George was in fear for his life. I hope we get to hear directly from them at some point as well.
I don't think it's unusual for there to be frustrated jurors who want to throw in the towel before reaching a verdict and are convinced by others to stay and keep deliberating, heard that before from trial jurors. But, I haven't looked up specific cases, so just IIRC.
What I've taken away from B37's interview is that the funds that went towards the jury selection consultant were monies well spent on Zimmerman's behalf. Can't imagine a more favorable juror for the defense in this case.