if GZ refuses to take the stand, just IMO...he is guilty of manslaughter. There is no excuse for him not to testify if he was the good guy & was just defending himself. His defense would be strongest if he testifies. & the state is accusing him of murder! how would he not want to testify? His life is on the line.
credibility is most important as to guilt or innocence when facts are murky & the dead guy cant tell his story. Zims facts are already bad (nonexistent bushes, no recollection of street names in a subdivision he patrols), & it is worse if he refuses to tell the jury directly that he was defending himself.
no excuse not to testify...the truth shall set you free! (or send you to jail
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