You’re right however wouldn’t it be interesting if after Sybrina, the state rests its case, and then the first person the defense calls for its case is Sybrina —
If it puts mommie dearest on the stand, my opinion will be confirmed.
There's little benefit to her taking the stand outside of trying to curry sympathy from the jurors....to the contrary, the risk of her saying just ONE no-no thing that provides an opening for the defense is ENORMOUS.
I hope the prosecution calls her, hah.
Leni
That's it. That's all I'd ask. All focused on basis for knowing the voice, and on any taint that might attach due to group hearing of the 911 call.
Then, when the state rests, I expect the defense will move for judgment of acquittal. That motion is probably 95% drafted, right now. It'll be summarily denied by Nelson.
The first witnesses I would put on the stand for the defense would be Zimmerman's parents, for screamer ID. After that, they can come into the courtroom.