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In reply to the discussion: Enough of the bs. Let's cut to the chase, shall we? [View all]RZM
(8,556 posts)I just don't feel I have enough information to say what happened or whether or not I would find Zimmerman guilty of a crime were I on the jury. I certainly think he exercised poor judgment in following the kid. But I can't yet say for sure whether or not he is guilty of the charges against him.
Based on my limited knowledge of the law and the facts in the case, I think it's going to be difficult for the prosecution to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he committed second degree murder.
But it all depends on the evidence. Could very well be it's solid enough to sway me or get a conviction. The point is, nobody knows yet. There are huge holes in the story that will hopefully be filled in at trial. Some of the evidence we have is unclear, while other pieces of evidence conflict with one another.
I think part of what's going on here is that the real world moves a lot slower than the media and an internet message board. New evidence in the case comes to light slowly, but the media and DU grind on 24-7. People have been talking and thinking about this so much for the last two months, that many minds are now made up. But back in the real world, the process is just getting started.