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Originally Posted by TheSquealer
There is zero evidence to suggest that Zimmerman "started a fight". Following someone while on the phone with 911 and trying to guide police to them is not "starting a fight". There is evidence to suggest that Martin started a fight and climbed on top of him and continued to beat him as he cried for help. That evidence includes an eye witness which testified to that. Manslaughter? Possibly. 2nd degree murder? Not a chance.
As for your irrelevant hypothetical which not only lacks specific facts but that relies heavily on state law, i would say this. You are a smart guy. You are aware that at the end of the day, you generally have to prove you thought your life was in imminent danger or that you faced serious bodily harm. It's what was happening at that exact moment that matters.
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What specific evidence other than what Zimmerman has said shows that Martin started the fight?
I don't doubt that Zimmerman was losing the fight, but to me that is not the point. The point is who started it. Zimmerman was off the phone with the police and supposedly on his way to meet the police when the fight started.
I have said all along the case really will come down to how believable Zimmerman is. If the jury thinks he started the fight he screwed. If they don't think he started the fight he will likely be found innocent.
I feel like if you start a fight, the find yourself losing and kill the person you are in the fight with your ass goes to jail for a long time.