I agree with most of what you say.
However, that Zimmerman may have been losing the fight does not in and of itself mean he did not also start the fight.
You are, of course, 100% correct about the media.
“However, that Zimmerman may have been losing the fight does not in and of itself mean he did not also start the fight.”
True. However, even if, big IF, he did start the fight there is no requirement that after starting a fight and in mortal danger that one is required to lay down and let someone kill you.
:)