Good morning all.
>> So why on earth did the state call him as a witness?
THEORETICALLY, when he’s not trying to climb the career ladder ;-) , the state prosecutor’s job is to get at the truth, whatever it may be — not simply to convict.
Morally, ethically, and professionally, he’s kinda obligated to put a super-relevant witness like John on the stand, whether he wants to or not.
I’ll add that John is (IMO) a good witness. Matter of fact, neither cowed nor arrogant, careful. Believable.
If the prosecutor believed the story of This witness’ testimony, then he would be ethically forced to request that the charges be dismissed. If he believed this witness was not going to tell the truth, he could be charged with suborning perjury for calling him to the stand. You can’t call a witness to the stand knowing they are going to tell a lie. Neither can you bring charges and prosecute a case which you honestly believe the defendant is not guilty of.
Either baldy was surprised by this testimony today, or he is another Nifong. I think both. This witness established that George Zimmerman was being visciously attacked when the shot was fired.
Regardless of any other circumstance this proves beyond any doubt that Zimmerman is not guilty.