walking while black - Trayvon Martin

[HairOfTheDog]

To me, there's a ton of relevance in Trayvon's recent past (prior to the shooting) AND to Z's 911 call frequency.

Let's examine:

If T had been instigating fights or otherwise acting aggressively in the weeks leading up to the incident, it would obvious lend credibility to Z's story that he was assaulted and then feared for his life. If I understand correctly now, he's no longer going with a SYG defense, but true 'self defense'.

Also, I know that it's been reported that Z had a history of calling 911. Many, many calls if I recall correctly.

If so, how many times had his 'stalking' manner led to a physical/violent confrontation? If the answer is 'zero', again, it would lead me to believe that Z was not the aggressor in this case.

I'll be interested to see what's allowed to be presented.

I understand your points, MS.

Keep in mind, if the defense brings in Trayvon's alleged fights, that opens the door wide open for Zimmerman's past arrest for assault and resisting, along with his ex's restraining order against him for violence.

Right now, O'Mara is saying in interviews that he wants to have the stuff on Trayvon to counter de la Rionda if the prosecution gets into Zimmerman's past. Two way street - if one matters, so does the other. Unlike the allegations regarding Trayvon, Zimmerman's past incidents are reflected in court documents however.

The witness 911 calls are almost assuredly in as evidence. The real question is whether the expert voice analysts will be allowed to testify regarding their opinions as to whose voice is heard saying what in the tapes. The prosecution motioned to have the voice analysts admitted. The defense wants them excluded. That's what the Frye hearings will address next week.

ETA: The fact that Zimmerman's past 911 calls may not have included following/stalking, combined with his frustration in the statement "they always get away" which he made on the 911 call the night he killed Trayvon Martin, might just hurt him as much as help him.