What I mean by getting himself a “problem” is that TM said You got a problem? You do now” and jumped him.
Look, as I said to rangerette, I am not advocating anything, I am suggesting the thoughts of the prosecution based on the known facts. There could be more. I mean, the facts as they are currently “known” show TM was shot in the chest from a medium distance. This could (I am not saying it does or concluding anything, just indicating an argument)indicate that TM was backing up and was not on Z when shot. Look, y’alls’ personal hopes and opinions are interesting, but that is all. The facts have to be used to attempt to figure out what transpired, and even then, could be wrong. Z may be the only one who knows and he should keep his mouth shut.
Medium distance is actuall defined as less than 18 inches.
Red herring.
Media driven red herring.
The forensic report on Martin's clothing says "contact" shot. Contact with the clothing, that is. The clothing will obtain some of the burn energy, etc. and make the wound on the body appear as one that (had it been to bare skin) came from farther away.
I'd say the evidence has the muzzle of the gun no more than 3 inches from Martin's skin.