[BlatherNaut]

I think the issue of firing and killing Martin in self defense is a close call under the reported facts. Zimmerman had gotten off the concrete and into the grass. Police were on the way.

A punch to the face can be deadly whether someone is on grass or concrete.

Zimmerman claim Martin threatened his life is a wild card, because Zimmerman was able to reach and fire his pistol, indicating he was not completely overpowered.

Catch-22.

[DonaldC]

“Zimmerman claim Martin threatened his life is a wild card, because Zimmerman was able to reach and fire his pistol, indicating he was not completely overpowered.”

I thought I heard at one point there was a struggle for the gun after Martin saw it tucked under Zimmerman’s shirt, but I could be wrong. I’m just glad to not live near a major inner city.