"F.O.A.D." wrote in message
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On 6/27/13 3:59 PM, wrote:
On Thu, 27 Jun 2013 11:42:10 -0400, "F.O.A.D."
wrote:

On 6/27/13 11:29 AM, wrote:

None of this is necessary, of course, if you come across a kid on
the
street carrying a soft drink and a bag of candy. Just shoot him.
Make
sure you are in Florida, of course.

You keep leaving out the "punch in the nose" and "beat your head on
the concrete" part


There are no witnesses to testify that Martin inflicted those alleged
injuries.

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The injuries are not alleged. Zimmerman's claim that they were
inflicted by Martin is what is alleged.
The police arrived, Zimmerman confessed to shooting Martin and, as I
understand it, the injuries to Zimmerman were fresh at the time.

I don't think you need a witness to make a case of self defense.
That said though, if Zimmerman instigated the altercation by pursuing
Martin and challenging or harassing him in any way, then I suspect
his "stand your ground" defense will go out the window and he'll be
found guilty.
Just my guess.