[Gay State Conservative]

If nothing else a “self defense” hearing would be an excellent discovery devise and an chance to cross examine the girlfriend who seems to be the prosecution’s entire case.

Is there *any* doubt that the girlfriend will lie her a$$ off in order to make the kid look like a fawn in a golden meadow and Zimmerman look like a hunter packing an M-60?

[circlecity]

"Is there *any* doubt that the girlfriend will lie her a$$ off in order to make the kid look like a fawn in a golden meadow and Zimmerman look like a hunter packing an M-60?"

Which is exactly why you want to cross examine her long before trial. This way she can be "locked in" on her story over every conceivable detail. If she lying then a little bit of subsequent investigation will enable her to be destroyed on the witness stand come time for trial.