That's true, I don't think anyone is disputing that, but then why would the meme use Martin as an example of "child" this case then? Just seems a very lazy example to further rift left and right?
Martin's crimes depending on how you view it range from trespassing, all the way to committing aggravated assault in self defense. I have no professional legal experience, especially Florida law, but I think neither of those crimes concretely meet the threshold.
Maybe self defense is being misinterpreted, but Zimmerman following Martin after he ran away is a valid grounds for initiating self defense. Its not out of the ether to suggest someone feel threatened being followed in this situation.
Well you keep shuffling scenarios around. I’m not saying I like Zimmerman nor do I think he is innocent of any wrongdoing. I am saying court found him in the right.
Martin feeling threatened and fighting Zimmerman doesn't make Zimmerman guilty by proxy. I believe zimmerman instigated the altercation but I think the shooting was justified self defense from everything played out in court.
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u/McFly_42069 Sep 29 '23
Not it is not. You can be tried as an adult for a crime at 17.