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[wally626]

Thanks for the update on the trial.

One thing I notices is the gun lock was placed through the barrel of the gun. I thought they were supposed to go through the action and out the magazine hole.

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Zimmerman Trial Day 3: Video, Analysis of State's Case & Witnesses

Hey folks,

Today marks the third day of the trial proper, with the State continuing to present it's case and witnesses.

We will be covering the trial all day, with live-coverage, streaming video, and an embedded Twitter feed of selected contributors.

You can watch it all here (but note this link may not go live until Court is in session, about 9:00AM):

Zimmerman Trial LIVE VIDEO – Day 3 – State’s Witnesses

Also, don't forget to "follow" my Twitter feed--most of my minute-by-minute observations, analysis, and just funny remarks over the course of the day are published on my Twitter feed: @LawSelfDefense (no "of" in there).

We're also trying something new today: a brief mid-day wrap-up during the lunch recess, and a brief end-of-day wrap-up in the five-o'clock hour, as well as the usual detailed end-of-day wrap-up later in the evening.

To see yesterday's very, very bad day for the prosecution, click here:

Zimmerman Trial Day 2 – Analysis of State’s Witnesses

Enjoy,

Andrew

@LawSelfDefense

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Zimmerman Trial Day 3: Mid-Day Analysis of State's Case & Witnesses

Hey folks,

Today marks the third day of the trial proper, with the State continuing to present it's case and witnesses.

I've just posted a mid-day update for the testimony, direct and cross, provided so far.

Zimmerman Update Exclusive–Witnesses: TM on ground when shot, GZ on top in fight

Enjoy,
Andrew
@LawSelfDefense
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Zimmerman Trial Day 3 – End-of-Day Analysis & Video of State’s Witnesses

Hey folks,

I just posted up the wrap-up for day 3 of the Zimmerman Trial--this wrap-up includes analysis and video of today's State's witnesses.

Zimmerman Trial Day 3 – End-of-Day Analysis & Video of State’s Witnesses

Enjoy,

Andrew
@LawSelfDefense
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[lawofselfdefense]

Zimmerman Trial Day 4: Video, Analysis of State's Case & Witnesses

Hey folks,

Today marks the fourth day of the trial proper, with the State continuing to present it's case and witnesses. The day is expected to start with West's continue cross-examination of Rachel Jeantel (e.g., "Dee-Dee", aka "Martin's 16-year-old girlfriend"), the person who was purportedly speaking with Martin by cell phone moments before he was killed by George Zimmerman.

We will be covering the trial all day, with live-coverage, streaming video, and an embedded Twitter feed of selected contributors.

We will also have a brief mid-day update during the lunch recess or immediately thereafter.

For links to our live video coverage today, for access to our analysis and video of yesterday's testimony, and archives of all our prior posts both here at the Law of Self Defense and at Legal Insurrection, click here:

Zimmerman Trial Day 4: Video, Analysis of State’s Case & Witnesses

Also, don't forget to "follow" my Twitter feed--most of my minute-by-minute observations and analysis over the course of the day are published on my Twitter feed: @LawSelfDefense (no "of" in there).

Enjoy,

Andrew
@LawSelfDefense
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[lawofselfdefense]

Zimmerman Update Exclusive — Mid-Day 4 — West’s Cross-Examination of Rachel Jeantel

Hey folks,

I just posted up the mid-day update for day 4 of the Zimmerman Trial. It consists mainly of a selected collection of my tweets from this morning, but should provide a reasonable overview of today's events so far. We will, of course, have a more detailed analysis tonight.

Zimmerman Update Exclusive — Mid-Day 4 — West’s Cross-Examination of Rachel Jeantel

Enjoy,

Andrew
@LawSelfDefense
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Zimmerman Trial Day 4 – End-of-Day Analysis & Video of State’s Witnesses
Hey folks,

I just posted up the wrap-up for day 4 of the Zimmerman Trial--this wrap-up includes analysis and video of today's State's witnesses.

Zimmerman Trial Day 4 – End-of-Day Analysis & Video of State’s Witnesses

Enjoy,

Andrew
@LawSelfDefense
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[FiremanBob]

At this point, I have to ask, is there some kind of "fix" in that will enable the state to prevail despite the weight of the evidence against their case? We have seen plenty of miscarriages of justice, especially at the federal level, since 1/09, and perhaps there is some secret weapon the regime has ready to spring on us here. Because without some nefarious manipulation, I can easily imagine the judge ruling that the state has utterly failed to prove its case and dismissing before the defense begins.

[SHMIV]

I caught a little bit of that cross examination today. That girl didn't seem to pleased at the questions being presented to her.

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[lawofselfdefense]

Zimmerman Trial Day 5: Video, Analysis of State's Case & Witnesses

Hey folks,

Today marks the fifth day of the trial proper, with the State continuing to present it's case and witnesses.

We will be covering the trial all day, with live-coverage, streaming video, and an embedded Twitter feed of selected contributors.

We will also have a brief mid-day update during the lunch recess or immediately thereafter. (and not just a list of tweets, this time!)

For links to our live video coverage today, for access to our analysis and video of yesterday's testimony, and archives of all our prior posts both here at the Law of Self Defense and at Legal Insurrection, click here:

Zimmerman Trial Day 5: Video, Analysis of State’s Case & Witnesses

Also, don't forget to "follow" my Twitter feed--most of my minute-by-minute observations and analysis over the course of the day are published on my Twitter feed: @LawSelfDefense (no "of" in there).

Enjoy,

Andrew
@LawSelfDefense
Facebook: Law of Self Defense

[FiremanBob]

And on the media bias front, here are two bits of propaganda designed to stir up sympathy for the girl among libtards who think with their emotions instead of their higher brain functions:

http://globalgrind.com/news/what-white- ... artin-blog

http://globalgrind.com/news/what-black- ... leman-blog

This is disgusting. There is no limit to the Left's denial of reality, nor to their moral relativism, nor to their "situational ethics". And yet, because of the power of television over the subconscious mind and the indoctrination in today's government schools, they get millions of people to believe their lies and distortions.

[OakRidgeStars]

I caught a little bit of that cross examination today. That girl didn't seem to pleased at the questions being presented to her.

She's the best witness that the defense could ever hope for. This trial is a colossal train wreck for the prosecution.

[lawofselfdefense]

Zimmerman Trial – Open Comment Forum – Weekend Wrap-Up & Reader Poll

Hey folks,

My apologies for the delay in updating this thread--I've been blogging the case, but was swamped I didn't have time to stop by and let you know where to find my coverage of the case the last couple of days.

Here's what's been happening:

Yesterday I posted a week-end wrap of of the case, you can get to here:

Zimmerman Trial – Open Comment Forum – Weekend Wrap-Up & Reader Poll

Yesterday, I did a blog post on whether, and how, the State may change their focus from getting a second degree murder conviction to settling for manslaughter:

Zimmerman Trial: If State can’t get murder 2, can they get manslaughter? Yes . . . and no

Also yesterday I did a brief blog post on Zimmerman's Florida CWL, including an image of the actual license:

Zimmerman Trial: Evidentiary Flashback: George Zimmerman’s Concealed Weapons License

Finally, this morning I did a blog post on Martin's autopsy, including a PDF of the actual medical examiner's report:

Zimmerman Trial: Evidentiary Flashback: AUTOPSY REPORT: Clinical cause of death of Trayvon Martin

I may do another post tonight, not sure yet. Keep your eyes open for a note here, or better yet check in with the Legal Insurrection (Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion) or the Law of Self Defense (Law of Self Defense) blogs.

Best,

Andrew
@LawSelfDefense
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[lawofselfdefense]

Zimmerman Trial Day 6: Live Video, Analysis of State's Case & Witnesses
Hey folks,

Today we will again be covering the Zimmerman Trial live, all day, with streaming video. Continuing commentary will be posted in the Twitter feed of selected contributors below the first video feed, and breaking news will be added at the bottom of this post.

During the lunch recess, or immediately thereafter, we will post a mid-day update (not just a list of tweets this time!). We'll then follow up with the usual detailed end-of-day wrap up, including video and embedded Tweets, at the usual time in the evening.

You can watch it all here:

Zimmerman Trial LIVE VIDEO – Day 6 – State’s Witnesses

For all of our prior coverage on day-to-day events in court, as covered here at Legal Insurrection, click here:

ARCHIVE: Zimmerman Trial LIVE coverage all day, every day

For all of our prior coverage on issues specific to the Law of Self Defense as covered at my own blog, click here:

Law of Self Defense Blog: Zimmerman Trial

(NOTE: As much as I appreciate everyone visiting the LOSD blog, be sure to return to Legal Insurrection to comment, as nearly all my time is spent there for the duration of the trial. Handy links are provided everywhere that might be useful.)

Andrew
@LawSelfDefense
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Zimmerman Trial Day 6 – Analysis & Video – State’s witness Chris Serino seriously undermines charge
Hey folks,

For those who are interested, my end-of-day video and analysis of the Day 6 of Florida v. Zimmerman has just been posted. *If you didn’t listen to the live streaming of the Zimmerman case, you missed the most astonishing cross-examination of a trial that has been hip-deep in astonishing cross-examinations. (Fortunately for you, we provide the video–it’s worth watching it.)

On the stand was Chris Serino, who was the lead investigator for the Sanford Police Department on the Trayyvon Martin shooting. Defense counsel Mark O’Mara led cross-examination with his usual consummate skill, obtaining responses from this witness–remember, the State’s witness–that all but completely guts the State’s charge in this case.

Zimmerman Trial Day 6 – Analysis & Video – State’s witness Chris Serino seriously undermines charge

In addition to the end-of-day wrap up we also posted a mid-day analysis:

Zimmerman Update Exclusive — Mid-Day 6 — Zimmerman recounts fight for his life (recording)

We also separately made a couple of blog posts you might find interesting:

Zimmerman Update — How Much Injury Is Required Before Self-Defense is Justified?

Zimmerman Trial: Evidentiary Flashback: Investigator Serino Tells FBI He Was Pressured to Bring Charges

Don't forget to join us Tuesday at 9:00AM for our all day live coverage of Day 7 of the trial.

Also, don't forget to "follow" my Twitter feed--most of my minute-by-minute observations, analysis, and just funny remarks over the course of the day are published on my Twitter feed: @LawSelfDefense (no "of" in there).

To see our weekend wrap-up and reader poll of the trial up through last week, click here:

Zimmerman Trial – Open Comment Forum – Weekend Wrap-Up & Reader Poll

For all of our prior coverage on day-to-day events in court, as covered here at Legal Insurrection, click here:

ARCHIVE: Zimmerman Trial LIVE coverage all day, every day

For all of our prior coverage on issues specific to the Law of Self Defense as covered at my own blog, click here:

Law of Self Defense Blog: Zimmerman Trial

Enjoy,

Andrew
@LawSelfDefense
Facebook: Law of Self Defense

[lawofselfdefense]

Zimmerman Trial Day 7: Live Video, Analysis of State's Case & Witnesses
Hey folks,

Today we will again be covering the Zimmerman Trial live, all day, with streaming video. Continuing commentary will be posted in the Twitter feed of selected contributors below the first video feed, and breaking news will be added at the bottom of this post.

During the lunch recess, or immediately thereafter, we will post a mid-day update. We'll then follow up with the usual detailed end-of-day wrap up, including video and embedded Tweets, at the usual time in the evening.

Today court is expected to start at 9:00AM with the continuing cross-examination Sanford PD Investigator Chris Serino, who's cross-examination yesterday by defense attorney Mark O'Mara did so much damage the the State's theory of the case.

You can watch it all here:

Zimmerman Trial LIVE VIDEO – Day 7 – State’s Witnesses

You see our analysis and video of O'Mara's devastating cross-examination of Serino (devastating, that is, to the State--Serino comes across as a consummate professional) here:

Zimmerman Trial Day 6 – Analysis & Video – State’s witness Chris Serino seriously undermines charge

For all of our prior coverage on day-to-day events in court, as covered here at Legal Insurrection, click here:

ARCHIVE: Zimmerman Trial LIVE coverage all day, every day

For all of our prior coverage on issues specific to the Law of Self Defense as covered at my own blog, click here:

Law of Self Defense Blog: Zimmerman Trial

(NOTE: As much as I appreciate everyone visiting the LOSD blog, be sure to return to Legal Insurrection to comment, as nearly all my time is spent there for the duration of the trial. Handy links are provided everywhere that might be useful.)

Andrew
@LawSelfDefense
Facebook: Law of Self Defense

[lawofselfdefense]

Zimmerman Trial Day 7 Wrap Up: Prosecution recovers a little, prepared to introduce college records
Hey folks,

We covered the morning’s events with our mid-day update, available here at the link below. It included the completion of cross-examination of Chris Serino, who was more ambivalent today than yesterday, and the testimony of Federal Air Marshal Mark Osterman, self-described best-friend of George Zimmerman who testified about what George had told him of the events without hearsay objection by the defense--frankly, it was the kind of hearsay defense attorneys dream of.

If you’ve already viewed it, be aware that I have just now added to that post the video recordings of the morning testimony, so if you are interested in seeing those, that’s the place to go:

Zimmerman Update Exclusive — Mid-Day 7 — Serino more ambivalent, Osterman supports self-defense

This afternoon's line-up had a video presentation of George Zimmerman's appearance on the Sean Hannity show, testimony by a trucked-in medical examiner from the Prosecution team's home-town who never examined either Martin's body or Zimmerman's head, a debate about whether the State could bring into evidence Zimmerman's college records and police academy application (to be settled tomorrow at 8:30AM hearing), and finally testimony from a fingerprint analysts who was unable to identify the only print found on Zimmerman's gun.

To read our analysis and access the video for all aspects of this afternoon's testimony, click here:

Zimmerman Trial Day 7 Wrap Up: Prosecution recovers a little, prepared to introduce college records

Well, that's it for day 7. Don't forget to join us for our all-day live coverage, streaming video and ongoing analysis and scrolling Twitter feed tomorrow. 8:30AM sharp for the hearing on Zimmerman's college records, and whatever time that hearing ends for the trial proper.

Enjoy,

Andrew
@LawSelfDefense
Facebook: Law of Self Defense

[SHMIV]

@ORS: oh, I know, lol. I do find it disturbing, though, that someone of importance actually took her seriously. That isn't exactly a good sign. Or, particularly surprising, come to think of it.

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Zimmerman Trial Day 8: Live Video, Analysis of State's Case & Witnesses
Hey folks,

Today we will again be covering the Zimmerman Trial live, all day, with streaming video. Continuing commentary will be posted in the Twitter feed of selected contributors below the first video feed, and breaking news will be added at the bottom of this post.

During the lunch recess, or immediately thereafter, we will post a mid-day update. We'll then follow up with the usual detailed end-of-day wrap up, including video and embedded Tweets, at the usual time in the evening.

Today court is expected to start at 8:30AM with a hearing, before the jury is brought into the courtroom, on whether to admit into evidence the State’s proffer of Zimmerman’s college records, his application to a Virginia police academy (he used to live in VA), and his application to do a “ride-along” with police officers (an opportunity offered by many departments). As soon as that hearing is over the trial proper is expected to begin.

You can watch it all her LIVE:

Zimmerman Trial Day 8: Live Video, Analysis of State’s Case & Witnesses

You see our analysis and video of yesterday’s courtroom testimony, including Chris Serino’s equivocation, Mark Osterman’s very favorable testimony, Zimmerman’s appearance on Sean Hannity, the odd medical testimony of imported medical examiner Dr. Rao, and the brief and uninformative testimony of fingerprint expert Kristine Benson, here:

Zimmerman Update Exclusive — Mid-Day 7 — Serino more ambivalent, Osterman supports self-defense

and here:

Zimmerman Trial Day 7 Wrap Up: Prosecution recovers a little, prepared to introduce college records

For all of our prior coverage on day-to-day events in court, as covered here at Legal Insurrection, click here:

ARCHIVE: Zimmerman Trial LIVE coverage all day, every day

For all of our prior coverage on issues specific to the Law of Self Defense as covered at my own blog, click here:

Law of Self Defense Blog: Zimmerman Trial

(NOTE: As much as I appreciate everyone visiting the LOSD blog, be sure to return to Legal Insurrection to comment, as nearly all my time is spent there for the duration of the trial. Handy links are provided everywhere that might be useful.)

Andrew
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[OakRidgeStars]

This should be interesting....

http://www.opposingviews.com/i/society/ ... st-warrant