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I realize that with Judge Nelson on the bench, this is a moot point. However, given the affirmative nature/burden of his defense, I wonder why, if testimony can be introduced to advance the State's theory that George Zimmerman's historical behaviors and activities evidence
(1)The presence of depravity, ill will and spite within his psyche on that February night, or, (2) That he did not have an imminent and reasonable fear of death or great bodily injury during Trayvon Martin's attack on his person, or, (3) That he used excessive force during Trayvon Martin's attack on his person,
the Court does not consider countervailing testimony regarding the younger man's historical behaviors and activities offered to support the Defense's contention that throughout their encounter, Mr. Martin acted in a manner that would require a reasonable man to conclude that he was in the presence of depravity, ill will and spite intent upon, and capable of, causing him great bodily injury or death ... to be relevant.
Note: Whenever I hear that a Jury is being asked to render a verdict by first coming to a conclusion regarding a principal's state of mind, I cringe.
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