[MrB]

That’s just it - in order for it to be 3rd degree, they have to have a “predicate” felony,
which is why they are going for the absurd charge of “child abuse”.

Yeah, a 17 yr old, 6’ 3”, 220 lb, MMA trained, first/sucker punch throwing, straddle vice beating with intent to kill,

“child”.

[CedarDave]

From the link regarding 3rd degree murder:

Reason for fight about murder3: If #Zimmerman is so convicted, he'll face a life sentence under 10-20-life. #Trayvon, #Zimmerman.

[Humbug]

Yeah, a 17 yr old, 6’ 3”, 220 lb, MMA trained, first/sucker punch throwing, straddle vice beating with intent to kill, “child”.

Not disagreeing with you, but those stats are off. As brought out by the medical examiner it was more like 5'11 158 lb (or thereabouts). But definitely athletic and had a reputation for being a fighter.

[chopperjc]

220? Not according to Medical Examiner.