OMG! She swallowed a cracker and he's hanging on by a finger trying to fight his way back out!!!
They have a bigger problem than that video — the indisputable TIMELINE that corroborates the vide:
http://gzdocs.com/documents/opening_graphics/timeline.jpg
The big problem is this gang banger attacked him and was smashing his head into the concrete. Many a victim has died from beatings without weapons.
OMG! She swallowed a cracker and he's hanging on by a finger trying to fight his way back out!!!
The red letter edition:
If the prosecution does not present the video to the jury during the trial (and they won’t want to unless there are other videos out there in stark contrast to make this video look dishonest), here is what I would do as the defense lawyer for Zimmerman: I would make sure the police officer in the re-enactment video with Zimmerman was asked about it on the witness stand when called as a witness to discuss the investigation. By doing that, I would make sure the jury was aware that the video existed. I would specifically ask the officer (detective) if the re-enactment had been taped (and of course the answer is yes.) I would also ask if the prosecution / police have the tape (and the answer is yes.)
Then…in closing argument….assuming the prosecution had not shown the re-enactment video, I would, as Zimmerman’s lawyer, argue to the jury: ”why didn’t the prosecution show you this re-enactment tape in their possession…taken on the day after the shooting when Zimmerman did not yet have a lawyer? There is a reason and you Members of the Jury all know it….are they hiding something from you?”
Never underestimate the stupidity/gullibility/ignorance of the law, of an American jury.....
Response: True. In fact upon a motion properly made the case against Zimmerman should be dismissed. However, I sincerely believe Zimmerman for political reasons will be found guilty one way or the other. He will be sent to prison and placed with the general population.
And also remember that if GZ happens to be acquitted (I'd bet against that) or if the state throws up its hands after a couple of hung juries (a distinct possibility IMO) Attorney Corporal Holder will have a crack at him.And *then* the words of Holder's boss will come into play...bigtime;"if *I* had a son..."
My oh my, poor widdle Trayvon couldn’t rob the house in peace. Evil evil Zimmerman!
ping to article on reinactment.
If the prosecution does not present the video to the jury during the trial (and they won’t want to unless there are other videos out there in stark contrast to make this video look dishonest), here is what I would do as the defense lawyer for Zimmerman: I would make sure the police officer in the re-enactment video with Zimmerman was asked about it on the witness stand when called as a witness to discuss the investigation. By doing that, I would make sure the jury was aware that the video existed. I would specifically ask the officer (detective) if the re-enactment had been taped (and of course the answer is yes.) I would also ask if the prosecution / police have the tape (and the answer is yes.)
Then…in closing argument….assuming the prosecution had not shown the re-enactment video, I would, as Zimmerman’s lawyer, argue to the jury: ”why didn’t the prosecution show you this re-enactment tape in their possession…taken on the day after the shooting when Zimmerman did not yet have a lawyer? There is a reason and you Members of the Jury all know it….are they hiding something from you?”
Another thing that stands out is that when Zimmerman says, "Yes, sir," to the authorities, unlike Trayvon's friend Rachel, he means it.
When the police arrive and ask who shot Trayvon, Zimmerman says, "I did." He obediently lifts his hands so the officer can extract his firearm. He is completely cooperative with the police.
I think between all the evidence available, we have a pretty damn good picture of what happened.
Always weird when you have to think like a lawyer....but I’ve never seen this whole video before and I’d think they would want Zimmerman to take the stand just to be able to play it for the jury. Not only is it very credible but the injuries on the back of his head are very visible...who could see this and not believe it was self-defense?
Very interesting. I hadn’t seen this before. Zimmerman comes across as credible, his account is totally believable, and beyond that you can tell he’s a good guy. What a travesty this whole thing is.
Nice neighborhood on the video. No wonder Trayvon robbed houses there to steal jewelry.
Not sure Greta is right about this.
Testimony from the police who were there might “open the door” to showing the video — particularly if they say something happened that is contradicted by the video.
It might be admissible for impeachment. Foundation could be laid through the officer on the stand.
It contains, however, hearsay and right off the top of my head I can think of no exceptions that apply.
Are Fox servers always that slow, or is this video getting a lot of downloads?
Yea, their problem is they are trying to convict an innocent man!
No way the Prosecution wants this video in court - it shreds their case to pieces.
Thanks for posting the link for this video. I’d never seen it and it really makes clear the events of that night.
I never saw this until now
I had always wondered who threw the first punch and how Zimmerman got out of his car and how they met to fight in the first place
Here is Zimmerman’s first hand account of the fight
Martin threw the first punch, that settles it for me, I no longer have any doubts as to whether Zimmerman over reacted to his getting a butt kicking
http://gretawire.foxnewsinsider.com/video/george-zimmerman-re-enactment-video-with-the-police-before-he-had-a-lawyer-and-right-after-the-shooting/