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Watch, George Zimmerman's Story Makes No Sense (Original Post) celtics23 Jul 2013 OP
Also, wouldn't Martins knee and thigh brush Jul 2013 #1
I see your point BrainMann1 Jul 2013 #2
Seems more likely to me that... proReality Jul 2013 #3
well said n/t celtics23 Jul 2013 #4
Why is that more likely when none of the witnesses or evidence supports it? Taitertots Jul 2013 #8
Keeping in mind that a "Not Guilty" verdict will put this guy (and his gun) back on the streets.... Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2013 #5
he is a lying piece of shit Skittles Jul 2013 #6
Girlfriend libodem Jul 2013 #9
Of course his story makes no sense. historylovr Jul 2013 #7
And thank you, David libodem Jul 2013 #10

brush

(53,784 posts)
1. Also, wouldn't Martins knee and thigh
Tue Jul 9, 2013, 05:13 PM
Jul 2013

have blocked zimmy's arm from reaching for the gun under his his back? If what zimmerman alleges is true (not my belief), his arms may have been free to move in front of a straddler's thighs but that would be it.

He would have had to reach around and under Martin's knee and thigh and under his own hip to get to the gun tucked into the rear attached holster.

Sorry, zimmy, your story does not compute.

proReality

(1,628 posts)
3. Seems more likely to me that...
Tue Jul 9, 2013, 05:50 PM
Jul 2013

...Z had his gun in his hand while rushing after Trayvon (he was certainly breathing heavily while on the phone). He catches up with Trayvon, grabs his arm and spins him around, causing Trayvon to fall into Z, arms up in a defensive position, causing Z a mildly broken nose.

The momentum causes them both to fall on the wet, slippery grass, with Trayvon on top and Z on the bottom, where his head hits the concrete walk. Trayvon, at some point, sees the gun and begins screaming for help, while trying to get up and away. Z shoots him.

Z's version of the story is not credible. He may believe it by now, but I certainly don't.






edited for clarity.

 

Taitertots

(7,745 posts)
8. Why is that more likely when none of the witnesses or evidence supports it?
Wed Jul 10, 2013, 08:27 PM
Jul 2013

Basically, your story is that...
Zimmerman draws his weapon, sneaks up on Trayvon while running, rams his face into Trayvon's fist, dives headfirst onto concrete under Trayvon, and then shoots Trayvon without provocation.

 

Spitfire of ATJ

(32,723 posts)
5. Keeping in mind that a "Not Guilty" verdict will put this guy (and his gun) back on the streets....
Wed Jul 10, 2013, 01:50 AM
Jul 2013

Possibly even allowing him (with the urging of the likes of Hannity) to sue the police for false arrest.

historylovr

(1,557 posts)
7. Of course his story makes no sense.
Wed Jul 10, 2013, 08:42 AM
Jul 2013

It's never been credible. It's all about covering his ass for murdering an unarmed kid.

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