It is exceedingly rare for judges to grant these motions. But if ever there was a case that warranted it, it was this one. The prosecution failed to make ~any~ sort of case that could lead any reasonable person to believe Zimmerman was guilty of Murder 2. For this to go to the jury to decide the facts of the case... what facts might those be? What facts are lying on the table at all? None that have any bearing on guilt. There’s nothing for the jury to decide, unless they come up with a whole new fact set that is neither alleged or in evidence.
At least I don't think she can, but I am not a lawyer and don't live in Florida.
The dear judge already got the word. The bosses at FoxNews, CNN, and MSLSD need the trial to go on until Egypt, Benghazi, Snowdon, NSA, etc. have a chance to die down. Things were getting a little too hot and this trial is a nice summer change of pace. Let it play out and by the time the riots are over, who will care about anything that happened way back last September?
Good points, but as an experienced criminal defense trial lawyer, I gotta say that unfortunately that might not mean much with this all-female jury. Mark O’Mara did a great job,but I have to question the wisdom of an all-female jury. Too much reliance on feelings, not enough logic. Hope I’m wrong to worry about it.