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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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1 posted on 07/03/2013 12:09:56 PM PDT by servo1969
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To: servo1969

Every leo has a round in the chamber ready to go, guess defense must be crapping bricks around them.


2 posted on 07/03/2013 12:12:18 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: servo1969

” 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.”

LOL!


3 posted on 07/03/2013 12:12:58 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (The RINO/amnesty argument goes like this: 1) If we pander to Hispanics, we will save the GOP, at le)
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To: servo1969

If the little angle Trayvon was on his back and Zimmerman was on top, where are the grass stains on the little darling’s sweatshirt?


4 posted on 07/03/2013 12:14:15 PM PDT by fso301
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To: servo1969
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.

Best trial quote of the day.:>)

5 posted on 07/03/2013 12:14:27 PM PDT by Datom (Still runnin' "Against the Wind.")
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To: servo1969

Yep. Supports Z’s defense. The sweatshirt was hanging away from the
thug supporting the evidence the thug was on top grounding and pounding
Z.


6 posted on 07/03/2013 12:14:39 PM PDT by tennmountainman
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To: servo1969

This trial is getting to be a joke. No wonder the initial decision was not to press charges.


7 posted on 07/03/2013 12:15:38 PM PDT by colorado tanker
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To: servo1969
I hope Eric Holder's people riot when Zimmerman is acquitted, and I hope a thousand Trayvons decide to play Knockout King on armed citizens.
8 posted on 07/03/2013 12:16:33 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (Who could have known that one day professional wrestling would be less fake than professional news?)
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To: fso301

Grass in Flotiduh is incapable of making STAINS and NOISE at the same time.


9 posted on 07/03/2013 12:17:05 PM PDT by corbe (mystified)
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To: servo1969

I distinctly recall hearing Jesse Jackass say that Zimmerman hunted him down and shot him in the back while he was running away.

A reverend wouldn’t lie, right?


10 posted on 07/03/2013 12:18:12 PM PDT by chris37 (Heartless.)
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But Siewert admitted that guns are not of much use unless they are loaded and there is a round in the chamber.

When I renewed my CHL in 2009, our instructor was a former cop. He stressed to the people who were going to carry semis that they would be useless if they had to first put a round in the chamber. For example, what if the perp had hold of your non-gun hand, etc?

Although I qualified with a semi, I prefer to carry a S&W Airweight revolver. No safety is needed, and gun is always ready to fire.

11 posted on 07/03/2013 12:19:11 PM PDT by Sans-Culotte ( Pray for Obama- Psalm 109:8)
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Siewert admitted that guns are not of much use unless they are loaded and there is a round in the chamber.

If you are going to carry an unloaded fire arm you might as well leave it at home. The chances of an attacker giving you a chance to cycle the slide are pretty slim.

12 posted on 07/03/2013 12:20:08 PM PDT by Pontiac (The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit.)
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To: servo1969
The state also attempted to maximize the fact that Zimmerman’s gun was loaded, including a round in the chamber, before the fight

That's Retarded, Sir!

13 posted on 07/03/2013 12:22:58 PM PDT by TexasCajun (Creepy-Ass Cracker)
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To: colorado tanker

It’s becoming more and more evident that the prosecutors are giving the MSM and all of the other “social justice” agitators the big one fingered salute.

You wanted us to prosecute this guy? Well, here TF it is. Now go pound sand.


14 posted on 07/03/2013 12:24:35 PM PDT by technically right
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To: Sans-Culotte

It is that hollyweird bs thing where every time someone use a semi they rack the slide. Such BS.


15 posted on 07/03/2013 12:25:29 PM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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To: servo1969

**** But Siewert admitted that guns are not of much use unless they are loaded and there is a round in the chamber.***

Reminds me of True Grit. Maybe Trayvon had a “li’l ole kingbolt.

Besides, if you press the muzzle of a semi auto against another person you often force the slide out of battery and the firearm will not fire.


16 posted on 07/03/2013 12:25:33 PM PDT by Ruy Dias de Bivar (Sometimes you need 7+ more ammo. LOTS MORE.)
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To: Pontiac

I carry everywhere. It’s sad that nobody here in FR land supports carrying unload and empty barrel.

Most of my time is spent on my property. If I see a potential situation I will load and lock in an instant. There is virtually no reason I won’t have advance notice.


17 posted on 07/03/2013 12:26:51 PM PDT by George from New England (escaped CT in 2006, now living north of Tampa)
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To: Pontiac

Exactly.


18 posted on 07/03/2013 12:27:38 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (The RINO/amnesty argument goes like this: 1) If we pander to Hispanics, we will save the GOP, at le)
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To: servo1969

Right about the heart.


19 posted on 07/03/2013 12:27:43 PM PDT by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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To: Sans-Culotte

Good point.


20 posted on 07/03/2013 12:28:22 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (The RINO/amnesty argument goes like this: 1) If we pander to Hispanics, we will save the GOP, at le)
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