[XenaLee]

Hell yes! Just the broken nose alone would have been legal grounds for self-defense. But the pummeling and smothering and bashing the head on the concrete just convinced GZ that his life was in danger. And then TM reached for his gun.

Holy crap... this case/trial is just pure bullshit.

[Elle Bee]

is this judge aware ... or does she even care that her appearance goes from one of rapt attention when the prosecution speaks to one of constipation when the defense speaks?

this judge is the poster child for the appearance of partiality

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[hummingbird]

"Hell yes! Just the broken nose alone would have been legal grounds for self-defense. But the pummeling and smothering and bashing the head on the concrete just convinced GZ that his life was in danger."

Hadn't thought of this. Thanks for posting this idea...makes a LOT of sense!

While the emphasis on injuries to the back of his head have even been called "insignificant" from a ME who didn't even work the case, just the picture of the nose with the common sense to infer further injuries to come would be strong self defense.