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In reply to the discussion: The Lie of Self Defense [View all]slackmaster
(60,567 posts)38. That was a suggestion by a 911 operator, not "police instructions" so your question is loaded
He had no legal obligation to stay in his car, and the fact that he didn't will make no difference in whatever charges may be brought against him or whether he will be convicted.
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George Zimmerman is the son of a white parent and an hispanic parent thus the name Zimmerman
lunasun
Mar 2012
#8
I have worked on many, many defense teams, but again not in capacity of attorney
pipoman
Mar 2012
#20
I'm sure survivors of criminal acts against innocent people do agree with your position..
pipoman
Mar 2012
#25
Lots of speculation there. Assumes many things as facts that are presently uncertain.
slackmaster
Mar 2012
#13
My answer to your question is "I don't have enough information to give a meaningful answer."
slackmaster
Mar 2012
#35
That was a suggestion by a 911 operator, not "police instructions" so your question is loaded
slackmaster
Mar 2012
#38
You do know that 911 operators are the police in most jurisdictions.
fightthegoodfightnow
Mar 2012
#39
Zimmerman is the poster boy of gun-toting shoot 'em up vigilante racists everywhere
jpak
Mar 2012
#26