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In reply to the discussion: So will DU let the facts in the Zimmerman case be presented? [View all]MineralMan
(146,286 posts)As far as I know there's no majority here that approves of the death penalty, either, which is irrelevant, since the 2nd Degree Murder charge doesn't allow that sentence. If Zimmerman doesn't plead guilty, there will be a trial, which will be closely followed by DUers. There will be a verdict. If he pleads guilty to manslaughter, there won't be a trial and he'll be off to prison.
I think most DUers feel pretty certain that he's at least guilty of manslaughter. He had the firearm, after all, and the boy was unarmed. I tend to think he's probably guilty of 2nd Degree Murder, but I expect him to plead guilty to manslaughter, which will save the cost of a trial and a lot of embarrassment for the local cops and county prosecutor.
We shall find out, though.