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Quixote1818

(28,903 posts)
Fri May 18, 2012, 07:47 PM May 2012

The prosecution has mentioned that Zimmerman's story has changed several times



which is why I think they feel they have such a strong case. If you can be shown to be a liar who's story keeps changing, this leaves a powerful impression on the jury.
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The prosecution has mentioned that Zimmerman's story has changed several times (Original Post) Quixote1818 May 2012 OP
It sure has... FarPoint May 2012 #1
I would not be surprised if a lot of his injuries were self inflicted. Siwsan May 2012 #2
And I wonder ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2012 #3
Not necessarily. Mariana May 2012 #10
He did not have the injuries when he arrived at the Jail sallyport.... FarPoint May 2012 #4
The entire incident was supposed to have been swept under the rug.. Fumesucker May 2012 #5
oh and they tried... they didn't foresee as much backlash though fascisthunter May 2012 #7
There you go. Very accurate read on this. kayakjohnny May 2012 #9
That is True.... fascisthunter May 2012 #6
HE LIED AT HIS OWN BAIL HEARING!!! vaberella May 2012 #8

Siwsan

(26,177 posts)
2. I would not be surprised if a lot of his injuries were self inflicted.
Fri May 18, 2012, 07:53 PM
May 2012

I think he went into a panic because his injuries/story just don't hold up to the lack of his DNA on Travon.

 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
3. And I wonder ...
Fri May 18, 2012, 07:58 PM
May 2012

That 1/4 inch abrasion on Martin's left ring finger ... Wouldn't it have zimmerman's DNA in it?

That would kind of kill the defense's narrative that this abrasion proves that Martin attacked zimmerman ... wouldn't it?

Mariana

(14,849 posts)
10. Not necessarily.
Fri May 18, 2012, 08:44 PM
May 2012

Even if he got that scrape hitting Zimmerman, it could have been from something like a zipper or a button on Zimmerman's clothing, which probably wouldn't have any DNA to transfer.

FarPoint

(12,207 posts)
4. He did not have the injuries when he arrived at the Jail sallyport....
Fri May 18, 2012, 08:00 PM
May 2012

That was 45 minutes at most from the time of the shooting. I wouldn't be surprised if the cops took the ABC news photo of scalp and facial wounds DAYS after the shooting ...A CYA move by the police department.

Fumesucker

(45,851 posts)
5. The entire incident was supposed to have been swept under the rug..
Fri May 18, 2012, 08:04 PM
May 2012

So they really didn't go to any great lengths to get all the ducks lined up just so..

When later they were surprised by the public outcry it was too late to really backtrack and fix things.

If the narrative really gets cracked wide open it's going to be interesting to see just what does come out regarding all this.

kayakjohnny

(5,235 posts)
9. There you go. Very accurate read on this.
Fri May 18, 2012, 08:32 PM
May 2012

That is the real story, which will only appear as a backstory.

You got it right.

(PS... from another bike guy)

vaberella

(24,634 posts)
8. HE LIED AT HIS OWN BAIL HEARING!!!
Fri May 18, 2012, 08:19 PM
May 2012

I couldn't even believe I was hearing this man lie on the stand at a stupid bond hearing. I'm glad the prosecution is on top of this shit.

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