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Prosecution Witness: Zimmerman Did Not Press Gun to Martin's Chest
breitbart.com/Big-Government ^ | 7-3-2013 | Ben Shapiro

Posted on 07/03/2013 12:09:56 PM PDT by servo1969

On Wednesday at the George Zimmerman trial, the prosecution called yet another witness who ended up testifying for the defense: Florida Department of Law Enforcement firearm analyst Amy Siewert. The prosecution had contended that George Zimmerman was on top of Trayvon Martin and pressed his gun into Martin’s chest before firing and killing him. Siewert testified, however, that there was no forensic evidence that Zimmerman had pressed the gun to Martin’s chest. In fact, the gunpowder residue and other material evidence showed that the gun was touched to Martin’s shirt, and that Martin’s shirt was not pressed to his chest, implying that Martin was on top of Zimmerman and that his shirt was hanging down when Zimmerman shot him.

The state also attempted to maximize the fact that Zimmerman’s gun was loaded, including a round in the chamber, before the fight. But Siewert admitted that guns are not of much use unless they are loaded and there is a round in the chamber.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: banglist; chest; hoodie; martin; shirt; zimmerman
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To: Gluteus Maximus

I do forensic consulting and have made a number of trial appearances over the years—Absolutely cannot believe how unprepared/hapless the Prosecution appears.


81 posted on 07/03/2013 5:03:36 PM PDT by Arm_Bears (Refuse; Resist; Rebel; Revolt!)
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To: chris37
A reverend wouldn’t lie, right?

In Jesse's case, one could say he lies like wet grass.

82 posted on 07/03/2013 5:06:49 PM PDT by COBOL2Java (I'm a Christian, pro-life, pro-gun, Reaganite. The GOP hates me. Why should I vote for them?)
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To: sonofagun

They’ve got very little to nothing to work with. Smart or not, if you don’t have the evidence, you just don’t have it. Most of their witnesses have been more helpful to the defense than to the prosecution’s case.


83 posted on 07/03/2013 5:18:01 PM PDT by Bob
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To: COBOL2Java

84 posted on 07/03/2013 5:34:40 PM PDT by chris37 (Heartless.)
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To: servo1969

85 posted on 07/03/2013 5:37:33 PM PDT by JoeProBono (Mille vocibus imago valet;-{)
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To: Arm_Bears

Agreed. It’s so weak, in fact, that if I were defending the case I’d move after the People rest for the judge to dismiss the case because no reasonable jury could convict.


86 posted on 07/03/2013 5:52:42 PM PDT by Gluteus Maximus
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To: TigersEye

The only true “Cracka” is a Creepy A$$ Cracka.

All the others are just Cracka wannabes.


87 posted on 07/03/2013 5:54:29 PM PDT by Kickass Conservative (They can follow the Communist, I'll follow the Constitution...)
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To: Gluteus Maximus
I loved when he held his hand up with his fingers as wide as possible showing the distance between Trayvon’s chest and his shirt.

The Lawyers on Greta's show couldn't believe the Prosecutor didn't jump up and Object.

88 posted on 07/03/2013 6:02:36 PM PDT by Kickass Conservative (They can follow the Communist, I'll follow the Constitution...)
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sfl


89 posted on 07/03/2013 6:20:46 PM PDT by phockthis (http://www.supremelaw.org/fedzone11/index.htm ...)
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To: clamper1797
Actually the disarm distance is average 26 feet ... if you are ready and the gun is holstered. Gotta be aware of your surroundings at all times

26 feet huh? I'm a middle aged man and you won't make it if I'm that guy. I'm sure you are a super ninja and everything, but you might want to reconsider your abilities before testing them out against real bullets.

If you are an Olympic sprinter out of the blocks, 26 ft is going to take more than a second to cover. A flat footed start would likely take the same Olympian 2 seconds. In the situation I described, facing a ready firearm, that equates to four well aimed shots.

90 posted on 07/03/2013 6:26:54 PM PDT by SampleMan (Feral Humans are the refuse of socialism.)
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To: my right

The prosecution is expressing terror at the notion that, outside immediate life-threatening need, one would carry a handgun both loaded and chambered.
Cops (and most anyone competent in armed self defense) carry handguns loaded and chambered.
Poster is suggesting, as a logical consequence, the prosecution should be terrorized any time around cops.


91 posted on 07/03/2013 6:38:46 PM PDT by ctdonath2 (Making good people helpless doesn't make bad people harmless.)
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To: mrsmel
LOL I can just imagine that harassment.
Right up until lights out ... and maybe after. That's a hoot!
92 posted on 07/03/2013 9:20:46 PM PDT by TigersEye ("No man left behind" is more than an Army Ranger credo it's the character of America.)
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To: Kickass Conservative

If it was easy to be a Creepy A$$ Cracka everybody would be doing it!


93 posted on 07/03/2013 9:28:41 PM PDT by TigersEye ("No man left behind" is more than an Army Ranger credo it's the character of America.)
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To: TigersEye

I think the prosecution’s witnesses have it all wrapped up for GZ in a sane world. Too bad we don’t live in a sane world.


94 posted on 07/03/2013 9:33:07 PM PDT by GeronL
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To: SampleMan

I suggest you google the Tueller drill


95 posted on 07/03/2013 9:33:09 PM PDT by clamper1797 (Evil WILL flourish when good men WILL not act)
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To: TigersEye

Perhaps Jim should rename FR, Creepy A$$ Cracka Republic.

Although we’re not “all” Creepy, we admittedly do have a few A$$’s around here and despite the Liberal Mantra, we aren’t all Crackas either, so I guess it wouldn’t be an entirely apt description after all.

We are an eclectic group, that’s for darn sure. LOL


96 posted on 07/03/2013 9:37:52 PM PDT by Kickass Conservative (They can follow the Communist, I'll follow the Constitution...)
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To: GeronL
I'm prayin' that six jurors do!

When the defense begins they should just say "We would like to thank the prosecution for making our case. Our client is innocent. He acted entirely in self-defense. Thank you, the defense rests."

97 posted on 07/03/2013 9:38:55 PM PDT by TigersEye ("No man left behind" is more than an Army Ranger credo it's the character of America.)
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To: Kickass Conservative

Eclectic Ass Cracka Republic! Actual Crackaness not required. ;^)


98 posted on 07/03/2013 9:40:23 PM PDT by TigersEye ("No man left behind" is more than an Army Ranger credo it's the character of America.)
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To: TigersEye

bump!


99 posted on 07/03/2013 9:41:41 PM PDT by GeronL
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To: SampleMan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEf9Gm8R5GY ... this guy a non-martial artist in his sixties at 21 feet. I suggest you research before talking our your ass


100 posted on 07/03/2013 9:46:04 PM PDT by clamper1797 (Evil WILL flourish when good men WILL not act)
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