[Conscience of a Conservative]

It's doubtful a jury will ever see this, as the probative value of the pictures is arguably far outweighed by the prejudicial effect. I'm guessing Zimmerman's counsel knows this as well, and is putting this out there not so the jury ultimately sees them, but so the jury pool sees them.

[Uncle Chip]

It's doubtful a jury will ever see this, as the probative value of the pictures is arguably far outweighed by the prejudicial effect.

Unless the prosecution opens the door, and knowing this prosecutor, he will open the door.

[ArmstedFragg]

He's “putting it out there” because of the reciprocal discovery requirements. He didn't put it in a press release, he filed it in a court document. They were part of the defense's third response. They obtain probative value if the prosecution tries to paint Trayvon as the kind of individual who would never assault anyone. The real effort to play to the jury pool is coming from the prosecution which has been making a concerted effort to silence the defense while leaving their buddy Crupp free to spew bile to his heart's content.

[SeminoleCounty]

It can come in as rebuttal evidence...also it will help on an appeal. And, it will keep the prosecution from using “14 yr old honor student BS”

The victim does not enjoy the protection from evidence like the defendant does

However, yes, you are correct that it is for the consideration of the jury pool. There is more to this release