“I am certain that is why the prosecution earlier implied that Zimmerman did just that”
I missed that, and have been aware only that they assert Zimmerman started the fight by following and confronting Martin, by leaving his truck instead of waiting for the cops, and by allegedly ignoring the 9-11 operator advising him that they don’t need him to continue following. You’re right that there’s no evidence Zimmerman brandished his gun, in which case it’s irresponsible for the prosecution to assert he did.
They are free to weave tales in press conferences and to lead the jury during opening and closing arguments, but the giant hole at trial where evidence that Martin pummeled Zimmerman in defense only after Zimmerman pulled his gun will be noticeable.
I wish I could give you a citation, because I can’t recall where they did this - it isn’t in the charging affidavit. It may have just been Corey’s statement in the press conference. That’s why I said they “implied” it, but I remember commenting at the time that this would have to be the only way they could try to allege that Zimmerman had started the confrontation in a way that might forfeit his right to self-defense.