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In reply to the discussion: Zimmerman Jury Asks Judge for Clarification Regarding Instructions for Manslaughter [View all]jessie04
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Zimmerman Jury Asks Judge for Clarification Regarding Instructions for Manslaughter [View all]
Hissyspit
Jul 2013
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The part that said "Read more: Link to source" is put in there automatically by the DU software
Tx4obama
Jul 2013
#28
AP: Jurors in the George Zimmerman trial have a question about the charge of manslaughter.
PoliticAverse
Jul 2013
#4
Yeah. The "depraved mind" standard of Florida 2nd degree murder is pretty hard to achieve.
Kablooie
Jul 2013
#49
I didn't see any jury instruction about self defense allowing reduction of the charge
onenote
Jul 2013
#14
Zimmerman's case is not based on Stand Your Ground. It's a basic self defense case.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jul 2013
#34
Actually, the difference is that a SYG hearing would be a judge only, not put before a jury.
24601
Jul 2013
#52
But, was HE attacked, or did HE attack Trayvon? Was he in danger of death or serious bodily harm?
RBInMaine
Jul 2013
#35
"Recklessness, negligence or 'wanton disdregard for human life' " is the standard in Illinois. n/t
ColesCountyDem
Jul 2013
#36
What about the argument that Trayvon ALSO had the right to defend HIMself from
RBInMaine
Jul 2013
#32