jon_berzerk
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The prosecution's first mistake was trying for 2nd degree murder. No way in the world did they have a chance at proving that Zimmerman planned to kill Martin. They realized it at the end of the trial and tried to convince the judge to instruct the jury to consider a lesser charge but it was an obvious desperate move and it was too late. The wild posturing and acting by the prosecution team did nothing to enhance their case but in fact might have backfired.
obviously manslaughter was an over charge as well
the jury had three choices to choose from
guilty 2nd degree murder
guilty manslaughter
not guilty