Day 15 (Week #3) Zimmerman Trial – Witness Discussion Thread

The Conservative Treehouse ^ | June 28, 2013 | Sundance

[Uncle Chip]

Today, June 28th, is DAY #15 (of 3rd week) State of Florida V. George Zimmerman case. [Yesterday] … it was simply not a very good day at all for the prosecution. The primary State witnesses today were Rachel Jeantel, Jenna Lauer, and Selma Mora.

The first had her credibility substantively destroyed, the second was powerfully–almost humiliatingly–co-opted by the defense, and the third provided testimony entirely consistent with the defense’s theory of lawful self-defense. (continue reading)

[RummyChick]

isn’t it a little weird to say dont look out the window so its not our problem and then go out with no weapon after hearing a gunshot???

Not saying he is lying..it’s just weird.

[House Atreides]

Of course she was on the other end listening and laughing until the phone disconnected. And I’m sure if Martin managed to knock out Z he would have sent a nice pic of the creepy ass cracka knocked out on his cell to her.
Martin in his zeal to show how hood he was to this simpleton Dee Dee circled back in a “watch this” moment to jump Zimmerman, and wound up getting his ass handed to him via a shot to the chest.
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Yes, he would have sent the picture of the results along with the words “OK DeeDee, this is how you play the ‘knock out’ game with a Cracker. And you said I would be too chicken to do it when you dared me!”

[Tijeras_Slim]

That’s so obvious, but it’s the first time I’ve seen it mentioned.

[RummyChick]

where did the dude get handcuffs???

[Betty Jane]

How long after a nose is punched does it take to start bleeding? I think long enough to pull the fist away.

[RummyChick]

oh he is talking about the officer having handcuffs

[cuban leaf]

I’m wondering if the prosecution is going for a directed verdict. Seriously.

[MomofMarine]

I just hope they can get him from the courthouse to the plane safely! I have never felt so sorry for anyone in my life.

[Nervous Tick]

I wonder how George and family would like living in the sticks here in Central Texas.

There are blacks here — overwhelmingly, hard-working, churchgoing, responsible folks, just like the whites and hispanics here.

Punks exist, of all colors, but not many — and they stand out like sore thumbs.

We don’t have a “Knockout King” problem.

If we should be overrun by two-legged feral animals, we’d probably apply the techniques and experience we gleaned from dealing with their four-legged vermin cousins.

Oil patch is booming. A responsible hard-working man can feed his family here. We love God, and we trust Him.

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I doubt this is the only such locale in the country. Pray for George. He’ll do okay.

[kristinn]

Manalo says he di not move Martin's body. Didn't get close. Did not see Martin move. Martin's hands were under his body.

Says asked Zimmerman if he should call 911, Zimmerman said he already called. Looked like he had been in a fight? "Yes."

Didn't see gun, Zimmerman not disoriented. Asked Zimmerman what kind of gun, answered "9mm".

When officer arrived he handcuffed Zimmerman. Zimmerman tossed cellphone on ground, asked Manalo to call Zimmerman's wife.

Zimmerman lifted his right arm and told officer his gun was "right here." in belt (holster.) Zimmerman was okay with officer handcuffing him.

Manalo picked up Zimmerman's cellphone and put it in Zimmerman's pocket. Manalo called Zimmerman's wife from Manalo's cellphone. Zimmerman gave the number, Manalo talked to her.

Told her "Your husband has been involved ina shooting, he's handcuffed and will be taken...for questioning." Zimmerman interjected and told him to tell her "I shot someone."

[Uncle Chip]

Bernie trying to prove that Zimmerman was not that badly hurt since he remembered his wife’s phone number.

[dragnet2]

Good point.

[Bikkuri]

Yes, I agree on that.. don’t want to sound ‘racist’, but it IS expected from ‘their’ culture.. wait... that wasn’t about race!!! :O

We have many of the ‘cursed’ race here on FreeRepublic.. and most are more Conservative than many others here... but, I am sure you already know that ;) which proves it is NOT a race thing... but a culture thing (thang)...

I suggest we cut off all supply to the ‘inner-cities’ to see how long they last ;)

Actually.... it would wipe out our problems in less than 2 weeks! (but, I shouldn’t put a positive view on violence. Sadly, that is the polsition that I am seeing.. it may take TAHT violence to take care of itself).. :/

[Elle Bee]

I could be wrong but I thought the casing was ejected but the next round had not chambered and it was speculated that was because the movement of the slide had been impeded - possibly by someone's hand

if so there would have been powder residue on the angel's hand

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[snarkytart]

My post was lashing out at the commentators who you were quoting or paraphrasing saying Z wasn’t even that badly injured and he also had an opportunity to use his fists and not his gun. Sorry, it wasn’t really directed at you but at their crazy talk.

[dragnet2]

That was a great defense witness.

[Fawn]

Oh dear....West

[kristinn]

Manalo says it took up to 20 seconds to arrive on scene after hearing gunshot.

BDLR, your first observation was that Zimmerman had been in a fight and had been beaten? Manalo, "Yes."

Wife brought out Walmart bag for officers to use in CPR on Martin.

Manalo didn't know Martin or Zimmerman. Not involved in neighborhood watch due to work, family duties.

Says Zimmerman not in shock after shooting. Zimmerman didn't look at body.

BDLR finishes, West takes up cross-examination.

[don-o]

“Did defendant appear to be in shock?”

I expected defense to object, but they did not.

[AllAmericanGirl44]

I’m late getting back - is this yesterday’s witnesses husband?