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Thread #144334 Message #3337729
Posted By: Arkie
13-Apr-12 - 09:55 AM
Thread Name: BS: George Zimmerman to be Charged (Trayvon Martin
Subject: RE: BS: Zimmerman to be Charged
Hopefully, the hearing will answer some questions and provide some meaningful explanation for what is known.
Zimmerman was carrying a deadly weapon and looking for a threat to the area where he patrolled.
He thought a black male wearing a hoodie and carrying a paper bag looked suspicious.
He followed his 'suspect' (how far??? for how long???
He called police.
He was told by dispatcher not to confront 'suspect'.
Zimmerman shot suspect claiming self-defense.
From this point we have only Zimmerman's account.
Evidence of head injuries and a broken nose is certainly questionable.
If Martin did confront Zimmerman, one could argue that Zimmerman provoked and escalated the situation by following and that could be considered posing a threat in itself.
The court will need to decide if charge of manslaughter is justified.
Should the license to carry a weapon be revoked