Trevon Martin update: Manslaughter for Zimmerman? Quite possible

The other evidence that came out today is the testimony of the police officer who took Zimmerman into custody.  That officer testified that Zimmerman’s jacket was wet on the back, and did have grass on it.  Obviously those facts are not apparent from the photos taken in the police station, but would support Zimmerman’s story.  I would also not that Mr. O’Mara did more of the cross examination of the witnesses today, and he was much more effective than Mr. West.
Thus after only a week of testimony I predict there will be a guilty verdict but not for Murder in the 2^nd but instead manslaughter.

A  comment I found interesting:


Owning a firearm is a massive responsibility. It is important for firearm owners to know all the laws before they even think about purchasing one, much less carry one in public. The responsible ones NEVER want to be in a situation where they must use a firearm. It’s a last resort. It’s life and death at that point. There are many serious consequences that may result if someone ever pulls the trigger.
It sure seems like Zimmerman is not one of those responsible firearm owners. The very fact that he got out of his car to engage another person while carrying a firearm is proof of that.
Normal people – and well trained responsible firearms owners – get the police involved first if they can.


http://malialitman.wordpress.com/2013/06/28/evidence-in-the-zimmerman-case-may-not-support-a-charge-of-murder-in-the-2nd/