George Zimmerman Trial Live Streaming

[n david]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Wet evidence needs to be air dryed or the biological evidence can deteriorate - West

Common to receive evidence in brown paper bags, to air out. The packaging in this case were in plastic, and had been opened and tied back up. DNA witness saying smell associated with being stored wet. - DNA Witness

That's pretty significant.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by n david

That's pretty significant.

Yea, it's looking more like a hung jury. What's your take?

[Pressing-On]

David, Lots of hoopla over GZ saying fight was at T, but crime scene photo shows TM further down. Don't recall anything conclusive on that argument. What do you have on that?

[Pressing-On]

George's blood DNA on the bottom cuff of Trayvon's sweatshirt.

[n david]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Yea, it's looking more like a hung jury. What's your take?

You think it'll be a hung jury? I hope not, because then it can be re-tried. Before this trial, I believed GZ was guilty. The 9 1 1 call where he seemed to follow was key to my feeling GZ would be found guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter.

However, after hearing the testimony of both the SPD Liaison and the HOA President, I have changed my personal opinion. Both said the training class instructed people to follow at a safe distance; plus the SPD Liaison said, from the description, she considered TM's actions suspicious as well.

So that helped me resolve my biggest issue -- GZ following TM.

Based on that, I do not believe the State has met the burden of proof -- they have not proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

Personally, I feel GZ should be acquitted. We still have the Defense's case to watch next week and possibly the week after, depending on how many witnesses they bring. I'd imagine they'll have their own DNA and medical expert, possibly GZ's personal physician. Officer Chris Serino will be called back, since West indicated he wanted to question him as the Def's wit. Rachel Jeantel and Jenna Lauer are also still under court subpena.

Cross finished. Re-direct now.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by n david

You think it'll be a hung jury? I hope not, because then it can be re-tried. Before this trial, I believed GZ was guilty. The 911 call where he seemed to follow was key to my feeling GZ would be found guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter.

However, after hearing the testimony of both the SPD Liaison and the HOA President, I have changed my personal opinion. Both said the training class instructed people to follow at a safe distance; plus the SPD Liaison said, from the description, she considered TM's actions suspicious as well.

So that helped me resolve my biggest issue -- GZ following TM.

Based on that, I do not believe the State has met the burden of proof -- they have not proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

Personally, I feel GZ should be acquitted. We still have the Defense's case to watch next week and possibly the week after, depending on how many witnesses they bring. I'd imagine they'll have their own DNA and medical expert, possibly GZ's personal physician. Officer Chris Serino will be called back, since West indicated he wanted to question him as the Def's wit. Rachel Jeantel and Jenna Lauer are also still under court subpena.

Cross finished. Re-direct now.

I'm in the middle of acquit and hung jury.

[n david]

SMH...

From a Twit:

Defense cross is ridiculous! They go over & over same testimony just given by the witness. If I were a juror, I'd be mad!

[n david]

Is this the end for the state? Read some tweets that TM's mom will be the last State witness on MONDAY now. Which means they're not finished and have more people to call today and Friday.

[Pressing-On]

I have also been reading that even though the citizen's jury means nothing legally, it brings up good points and if charged with manslaughter, GZ has a good chance of an appeal.

[n david]

State not finished. Jurors being sent home until 8:30am Friday.