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In reply to the discussion: Medical Examiner says he has proof Trayvon was not the aggressor, told to shut up about it [View all]JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)recognize facts that lead to a conclusion that he did not reach on that day.
Let's say that in his notes he memorialized certain physical facts that, since the case was not considered to be a homicide, he did not on that day consider all that important. Then let's say that preparing for trial, he reviewed his notes and realized that he had to come to the conclusion that Martin could not have been on top of Zimmerman.
The defense attorneys could have brought their own expert to argue against Bao's conclusion that Zimmerman was on top.
I think this is a crucial issue in the case that was not properly explored at trial. I would like to see Bao's evidence and theories on this. It was the crucial issue in the trial. Zimmerman's self-serving testimony on it was not seriously questioned. I found that odd at the time. That is why I was shocked that the prosecution brought in Zimmerman's statement to the police -- his self-serving, pious explanation about what happened and then barely questioned that statement and never cross-examined Zimmerman. Perhaps that is Florida law and procedure. But I was really surprised. Zimmerman could not be forced to testify against himself, but his statement should have been analyzed more carefully -- should have been torn apart. I don't think the prosecution did that. That is my opinion. The prosecution was weak.