Newly Released Affidavit In Zimmerman Case
First, the last paragraph of the affidavit reads:
The facts mentioned in this Affidavit are not a complete recitation of all the pertinent facts and evidence in this case but only are presented for determination of Probable Cause for Second Degree Murder.
Moving beyond that disclaimer and promise of more evidence, it sure looks like Angela Corey isn’t buying George Zimmerman’s version of events.
“Zimmerman disregarded the police dispatcher and continued to follow Martin who was trying to return to his home,” the document said. “Zimmerman confronted Martin and a struggle ensued.”
That account contradicts what Zimmerman’s family has said publicly. Zimmerman’s brother and father have said Zimmerman was walking back to his vehicle when Martin came up from behind and attacked him.
The document also said Zimmerman shot Martin in the chest, and later admitted to police officers he was the one who did it.
I’m not sure where this is headed or how it will turn out. It’s no secret that I’ve always had a problem with Zimmerman’s version of events, and have had trouble envisioning a scenario where Trayvon stops running away from Zimmerman, turns and starts pursuing him and then confronts him. That never made sense, and it appears the special investigators aren’t buying Zimmerman’s version either. The question is: Can they prove their claim? I’m glad that we’ll finally find out what happened in a court of law.
Tags: George Zimmerman, Trayvon Martin
I saw Alan Dershowitz last night on TV and he was not too impressed with the affidavit. Nor was he impressed with special prosecutor.
And I’m not too impressed with Alan Dershowitz, who long since traded in practicing law for bloviating, so where does that leave us?
It leaves us where we should have been all along – in a court of law.
My entire problem with Zimmerman’s story is that it relied on Trayvon Martin doing a complete behavioral reversal. From running away from Zimmerman (and that’s from Zimmerman’s 9-11 call) to suddenly turning around and following Zimmerman to his car, confronting him and attacking him. That version doesn’t pass the smell test.
I’m not claiming I know what happened, but I’m pretty damn sure it didn’t happen the way Zimmerman claimed – you know, the version where Zimmerman is 100% innocent of everything.
IF Zimmerman is acquitted, will you guys be smashing store windows in protest? Or will you accept it and move on?
Geezer, no doubt. However, if one were accused of a heinous crime, Dershowitz would be the man one would want in your corner.
Looking down the road, I just feel the Florida prosecutors will be unable to effectively do their job. It kind of reminds me of a case several years ago in LA.
The Florida prosecutors not being able to effectively do their job may be the point. And Dershowitz might be adding to that kind of setup.
“IF Zimmerman is acquitted, will you guys be smashing store windows in protest? Or will you accept it and move on?”
It’s far more likely he’ll be convicted on a lesser charge, probably manslaughter. If he’s convicted, what will your reaction be?
“if one were accused of a heinous crime, Dershowitz would be the man one would want in your corner.”
One can make up one’s own mind on that.
Just because they’re charging Murder 2 (the highest charge they could) doesn’t mean a jury couldn’t find him guilty of a lesser included offense. They could come back with not guilty for Murder 2 but guilty of manslaughter etc.
Also I’m assuming the FL prosecution team is doing their damndest to do everything right here, cover all their bases, considering the hoopla surrounding the Casey Anthony circus last summer.
If he’s convicted? Guilty as charged! Moving on…
If he’s acquitted? Oh, well! Moving on…