[denydenydeny]

Self-defense is not “unlawful killing”, so to have a prayer of proving 2nd degree murder they’d have to prove that Z wasn’t acting in self-defense. And they’d have to have something to refute the 911 call, the testimony of all the witnesses, and Zimmerman’s injuries. I don’t know what evidence would be able to do that.

Which makes me think that all of this "justice for Trayvon" talk from the prosecution is cynical anti-riot insurance.

For all their talk about "murder", I am certain that they will offer the jury the option to convict for involuntary manslaughter, which is what they are hoping for all along.

[ArmstedFragg]

There’s usually some “justice for the victim” talk made during the trial, this was over the top. Murder is a crime against the state, and the prosecutor is charged with seeking justice for the people of the state. This is why in some cases the state will prosecute even though the victim doesn’t want it to. Justice for the victim is a by-product of the system, not its rationale.

[BlatherNaut]

Which makes me think that all of this "justice for Trayvon" talk from the prosecution is cynical anti-riot insurance.

Yes, that smarmy drivel was likely for the benefit of the howling mob.

It's difficult to believe she could possibly be serious.