[Lancey Howard]

Not speculation — it’s an animation of what Zimmerman said happened.

If that's the case then the animation is effectively Zimmerman's testimony and therefore cannot be admitted unless Zimmerman is put on the stand and allowed to be cross-examined.

[Mastador1]

Am I missing something, didn’t the persecution play the video of Zimmerman’s statement to the Police during their presentation? How is that different? That did not result in Zimmerman having to to take the stand to be cross examined.

[Nervous Tick]

Not true. Zimmerman is the defendant. His sworn statement IS what is assumed to have occurred that night — the “truth standard”, if you will.

The prosecution’s job is to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that something OTHER than what Zimmerman claims is what actually occurred.

Remember, in this country a defendant is assumed innocent until PROVEN guilty.

[ExTxMarine]

If that's the case then the animation is effectively Zimmerman's testimony and therefore cannot be admitted unless Zimmerman is put on the stand and allowed to be cross-examined.

Incorrect!

The prosecution has already played the video taped questioning of Zimmerman from the night of his "detainment," and he is under NO requirement to take the stand.