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In reply to the discussion: Doctor: George Zimmerman had black eyes, painful broken nose but no head trauma [View all]rl6214
(8,142 posts)25. That sort of action could be called attempted murder
"All it takes is the heel of your hand shoved up the nose."
Doing that will drive the nose bone right up into the brain
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Doctor: George Zimmerman had black eyes, painful broken nose but no head trauma [View all]
neohippie
Jul 2012
OP
Yes, and it depends on who was the attacker. Following someone is not attacking them.
Canopus
Jul 2012
#35
Your 'point' is dependent on your belief that Zimmerman attacked Martin, That is far from a proven
Canopus
Jul 2012
#37
It's possible, but that would have simply been another example of improperly asserting the right.
Canopus
Jul 2012
#45
Zimmerman is going to have a huge credibility problem though if he testifies
cstanleytech
Jul 2012
#60
it doesn't appear that deadly force was the only way Zimmerman could have stopped Martin
neohippie
Jul 2012
#72
If you know Zimmerman tried to detain Martin, you really should give a deposition to the prosecution
Canopus
Jul 2012
#46
Do You Think The Troll Made A Legitimate Point In Replying To Post 29, Sir?
The Magistrate
Jul 2012
#59
The Content Of Your Post, Sir, Has Nothing To Do With The Comments In Question
The Magistrate
Jul 2012
#63
An EMT testified at the bond hearing last week that he noted the broken nose on the night of...
slackmaster
Jul 2012
#6
Scalp damage can be considered head trauma, but the term usually refers to damage to the brain or...
slackmaster
Jul 2012
#7
Again, if a strange man came up to me with a gun I would "stand my ground" and fight for my life
auburngrad82
Jul 2012
#11
At what point do you believe that Trayvon became aware of the presence of the gun?
slackmaster
Jul 2012
#13
All I know for sure is that he initiated and pursued an encounter that resulted in a fatal shooting
slackmaster
Jul 2012
#19
Agreed. Why is it not clear that Trayvon had just as much right to "stand his ground".
FedUpWithIt All
Jul 2012
#26
I have to say I think Zimmerman's account is every bit as believable as that from those who want to
Canopus
Jul 2012
#33
I don't find it unbelievable, no. As a former policeman, I witnessed similar things.
Canopus
Jul 2012
#44
No, to DU. You're sounding like you watch Faux News. Again, tread lightly.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jul 2012
#50