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44. While I fault Zimmerman and honestly feel that he should go to jail ...
Thu Jul 11, 2013, 10:50 PM
Jul 2013

if I was on the jury, I would not be convinced that he was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

The evidence simply hasn't been convincing enough.

is that your prediction or your hope? Skittles Jul 2013 #1
let it sink Skittles CatWoman Jul 2013 #2
Have you seen the latest? pinboy3niner Jul 2013 #24
Where is it on white on white crime brush Jul 2013 #49
Yup! Check the OP's journal..... you can see his agenda! nt rdharma Jul 2013 #51
That would be a travesty of justice. Auntie Bush Jul 2013 #3
My prediction is that he will get 2nd degree murder. Rex Jul 2013 #4
"Pretty open and shut case." Jenoch Jul 2013 #7
No everyone sees that he is guilty, just a handful of Rex Jul 2013 #8
And Don Abrams, the ABC News legal analyst Blue Bike Jul 2013 #21
Dan Abrams is an idiot. Fringe Jul 2013 #27
I think he's guilty. Jenoch Jul 2013 #22
I agree 2nd degree murder katmondoo Jul 2013 #12
Yes the M$M will be completely wrong on this one. Rex Jul 2013 #13
My prediction is that Zimmerman will fall asleep tomorrow nenagh Jul 2013 #5
This ^^^ Just Saying Jul 2013 #38
I tend to agree badtoworse Jul 2013 #6
My prediction for you... trumad Jul 2013 #9
This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Jul 2013 #15
+1 JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #30
This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Jul 2013 #61
Hooray for Pepe! RandiFan1290 Jul 2013 #10
+1000 Trajan Jul 2013 #29
I actually think he'll get manslaughter Taverner Jul 2013 #11
A sentence of 5 years is what he would get for aggravated assault. Jenoch Jul 2013 #23
I knew it the day they showed him walking through the police garage without so much as a bruise Doremus Jul 2013 #14
Did the prosecution introduce this video as evidence? (nt) Nye Bevan Jul 2013 #25
I haven't been following the trial. VIDEO link Doremus Jul 2013 #62
When the prosecution equivocates Morganfleeman Jul 2013 #16
Back in the day ... Trajan Jul 2013 #36
I don't know when and how it's used in Florida. Just Saying Jul 2013 #40
I agree. Zippie demonstrated a depraved mind when he grabbed his gun and took Hoyt Jul 2013 #55
If so, it is because countingbluecars Jul 2013 #17
Bingo! nt Quixote1818 Jul 2013 #18
Oh bollucks. sbh Jul 2013 #19
Manslaughter. Bank on it. WinkyDink Jul 2013 #20
Why do you think that? Nevernose Jul 2013 #26
Good for u. bravenak Jul 2013 #28
possibly. We do live in one fucked up country full gun loving psychopaths bowens43 Jul 2013 #31
Easy call ... not particularly brave ... Trajan Jul 2013 #32
Do we still throw pizza parties? NightWatcher Jul 2013 #33
He's guilty as sin though. Owl Jul 2013 #34
No one really knows. Fringe Jul 2013 #35
No. It will most likely be manslaughter GiaGiovanni Jul 2013 #37
Ah, but the defense gave them an "out" for that customerserviceguy Jul 2013 #46
That's an emotional argument, not a legal one GiaGiovanni Jul 2013 #50
You are correct customerserviceguy Jul 2013 #58
I might agree with you on the Wild West mentality if GiaGiovanni Jul 2013 #59
I like that you've recommended your own OP. Change has come Jul 2013 #39
I predict that, irregardless of what legal solution the legal system provides, Deuce Jul 2013 #41
My prediction is that this trial will go on for another 6 months. It's good TV for MSNBC, CNN,FOX. AlinPA Jul 2013 #42
I agree. I think he'll be found not guilty on all charges rollin74 Jul 2013 #43
While I fault Zimmerman and honestly feel that he should go to jail ... spin Jul 2013 #44
I'd agree customerserviceguy Jul 2013 #45
That's what I fear as well miked62916 Jul 2013 #47
You wish brush Jul 2013 #48
stand you ground is a bad law dtom67 Jul 2013 #52
Please elaborate. Your prediction is arrived at because? n/t zeeland Jul 2013 #53
I predict Riftaxe Jul 2013 #54
Thanks for the racist troll POV. MjolnirTime Jul 2013 #56
I'm pretty sure he's going to be convicted of manslaughter. bayareamike Jul 2013 #57
Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2013 #63
Do you think Zimmerman was innocent or guilty? hrmjustin Jul 2013 #64
And of his attempt to launder-money from his jail cell? Innocent, again? LanternWaste Jul 2013 #60
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