Zimmerman Trial Day 4 – End-of-Day Analysis & Video of State’s Witnesses

Legalinsurrection ^

[chessplayer]

Once again, it was simply not a very good day at all for the prosecution. The primary State witnesses today were Rachel Jeantel, Jenna Lauer, and Selma Mora. The first had her credibility substantively destroyed, the second was powerfully–almost humiliatingly–co-opted by the defense, and the third provided testimony entirely consistent with the defense’s theory of lawful self-defense. There was also some (I expect temporary) hubbub that O’Mara may have inadvertently opened the door to allow the State to introduce evidence of specific prior bad acts by George Zimmerman, and I address that in detail, as well, below.

[cuban leaf]

Their online poll showed 56% of respondents saying Jeantel was good for the DEFENSE, and 33% saying she was good for the prosecution.

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Yeah, all they have is the court of public opinion. In the court of LAW, where this matters, things are going a bit differently. :-)

[cuban leaf]

Based on what I’m seeing in post ten, it looks like CNN didn’t get the memo. I’m wondering if CNN has decided that it is too risky at this point to tie their reputation to making Z out to be the bad guy to the bitter end.

[MileHi]

Good

[hummingbird]

"Whatchu' talkin' about, Willis?"

I have followed nothing about this trial.

She couldn't read a letter she wrote?

[Sacajaweau]

Sounds like Tray’s parents didn’t pay Dee Dee enough. I think the girl may grow up to be little black mailer.

[Sacajaweau]

I’m inclined to feel the same way. There’s SOMETHING in her background that’s driving her.