Did Zimmerman claim he touched the gun?
I don’t think Z said that T got his hands on the gun.
I think what Z recalled is that as he struggled against his attacker, his concealed weapon became exposed, and it was at that point T said to him, “you’re gonna die tonight”, but Z was able to get the gun and fire it before T could stop him or get the gun himself.
The AP and Yahoo are just trying to make people think this makes a difference somehow! I don't think Zimmerman claimed Martin touched the gun.
Zimmerman says Martin had been on top of him, slamming his head against the ground and smothering his mouth and nose with his hand and arm when he grabbed his gun from a holster on his waist before Martin could get it.He shot the teenager once in the chest.
Why is this even news, AP?