Maestro Pistolero
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- Mar 20, 2012
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The evidence seems to support that Zimmerman verbally confronted Martin (leaving aside for the moment whether that was a good idea) to ask what him he was doing (not illegal) and then Martin attacked him, successfully rendering him helpless and at risk of going unconscious from the head banging.
The only injury to Martin, according to the funeral director was the gunshot. Zimmerman, on the other hand, had at least two injuries according to the police report.
So, if all of that is accurate, Zimmerman wouldn't even need to raise a Stand Your Ground defense, as simple self defense would suffice. Therefore the SYG law is inapplicable and shouldn't even be subject to review due to this case.
The only injury to Martin, according to the funeral director was the gunshot. Zimmerman, on the other hand, had at least two injuries according to the police report.
So, if all of that is accurate, Zimmerman wouldn't even need to raise a Stand Your Ground defense, as simple self defense would suffice. Therefore the SYG law is inapplicable and shouldn't even be subject to review due to this case.