03-07-2013, 01:13 PM
(03-07-2013, 12:02 PM)Duchess Wrote:
It's my understanding that George was following covertly, enough so that he was reduced to whispering. Is that incorrect?
The police version of events and Zimmerman's versions of events are different.
In the police affidavit, Zimmerman confronts Trayvon after profiling him and following him in his vehicle (and despite being advised by 911 dispatch to stop following him). A struggle ensues as Trayvon tries to defend himself, and Zimmerman ends up shooting and killing Trayvon. Thus, the manslaughter charge.
Police Affidavit:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/...ument.html
In Zimmerman's written statement, Trayvon disappears from sight when he calls 911 and the dispatcher advises him to stop following Trayvon and asks for his exact location. Zimmerman claims that he got out of the truck to find the street sign when Travyon re-emerged, confronted and attacked Zimmerman. A struggle ensues as Zimmerman tries to defend himself, and Zimmerman ends up shooting and killing Trayvon. Thus, the self-defense claim.
Zimmerman's Statement:
http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2012/images...t_0226.pdf