A key point that will arise in the defense is only hinted at as of yet.
It’s not only a question of GZ getting his head bashed on the concrete. (And IMHO that’s enough.)
It’s the fact that the kel-tec 9mm with the double-action trigger and no safety would be an immediate deadly weapon in TM’s hand if he got to it first.
Whoever grabs that pistol, can shoot it. No safety, no nothing. Grab that gun, BANG, it’s in a shootable condition. By anybody, right away.
GZ had to use it first, or it would be used against him, if he lost the “MMA wrestling match.” And he was losing the fight, clearly.
It had to be in his mind that if TM got to the gun first, he was dead.
This will be a key point for the defense. It’s why GZ’s lawyer spent so much time discussing the trigger action etc of the kel-tec with the FDLE gun gal. He was setting this up.
I think they should appeal TODAY to force the judge to allow THC usage and Martin Fighting history
Only in America does a thug trying to murder an innocent man get canonized--without even having to perform any miracles. TM's mother has verified in open court that St. Trayvon is in heaven.
A lot speedier than the Catholic Church's approach.
I wondered why he made such a point of this.....your post makes it obvious.
That’s exactly my observation, brings a third element of fear in the escalation (first punch, head ponding) and now weapon discovered by assailant and attempt to reach it.
Even, the element of the gun being there in and of itself could be presented since he could reasonably fear being knocked unconscious and then shot dead with his gun. (and of course the gun being stolen for drug money).