We’ve pretty much had access to the information for months. I don’t think it’s that big of a stretch by this point to think he’s innocent.
We know Zimmerman’s head was being pounded into the sidewalk. What more do we need to know, to realize he was defending himself?
I couldn’t convict the guy on that alone.
There would be no justifiable act for Martin using what could easily have been lethal force. End of story.
I don't know exactly what happened that night, but I can certainly give you a scenario where his actions would not constitute self-defense, even if his head was being pounded into the pavement.
If Zimmerman assaulted Martin, a felony, he cannot later claim self-defense if he is losing a fight he started himself. Self-defense cannot be claimed in commission of a felony.
Otherwise, if a perp attempted to mug an innocent citizen, then won the ensuing gun fight, he could claim self-defense and walk.
I'm not claiming that's what happened last year, only that being in the process of losing a fight does not necessarily make lethal action self-defense under the law. Nor should it.