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Talked to in that regard was mr. pollack, the gym owner. his description of mr. zimmerman was not confrontational. everything ive reviewed in this case would indicate the opposite. he was not the type that had what we would refer to as a warrior mindset. that -- that inner fire that compels you to be a fighter, that come pepels you to be that person that you want to get in the ring to test your skills against another person. >> was there anything but for the gunshot the lack of injuries on mr. m...

At are the event as its unfolding, at the moment that the use of force was taking place. and the perception of the individual involved in the event itself. what did they perceive their position to be presented as. thats the ultimate thing that i have to look at when i look at a use of force case and come down to the nuts and bolts of things. its at the moment the force was used, given everything else, at that moment, the perception of that person that was using force, what was their perception a...

As to how many times youve testified as an expert. i think you said this is your first time testifying in a self-defense case? >> in a criminal trial, yes, sir. >> how many times have you testified in a criminal case? >> oh, i couldnt -- a lot. i mean, throughout a 22-year career in law enforcement. many times. >> have you ever been cross-examinationed by a prosecutor? >> no. >> normally you are actually on the side of the state, correct? >> yes. this is a complete opposite of where i normally s...

Going to testify. number one is think about it because im going to ask you. number two, are you going to do it? at which point his lawyers were trying to say, judge, weve not even finished our case. youre overruled. sit down. now number three, once again, have you got any other witnesses you want to bring? listen, im going to squeeze in a quick break. the great seal of the state of florida in the courtroom right now. youre not missing any live testimony. they will resume very likely. guess what ...

>> yes. >> you do? >> youre asking my opinion. based on the information i was given the opportunity just like i could look at you and say, i dont know what mr. zimmerman was doing, i dont know what mr. martin was doing. if youre looking for me to say that i dont know if trayvon martin was doing this one specific thing, were talking about the totality. its how i formed my opinion. youre asking me about what was he doing at that time. it appears clear through the evidence, if you want me to just s...

Is it unusual to you? >> it is a little bit unusual. because usually the defendant just answers. but i will say its also a little bit unusual for her to be asking before the defenses case is completely over. so what that was doing is it was putting don west in an uncomfortable situation. he thought his client might have to say at that moment whether he was going to testify. what i heard from the judge, shes trying to get the timing down. shes trying to get a sense of whether or not he has made t...

But its toward the bottom of my cv. >> this is just the first time youve testified in front of a jury? >> yes. in a criminal case in this way, it is the first time ive done this, yes. >> and you mentioned the continuum of force. the force continuum, that applies to law enforcement, right? >> the force continuum is a con acceptable model. when you look at use of force, florida state statute, thats a continuum. its a systemic approach to the escalation and deescalation of force. the use of words "...

I apologize. >> its marked for identification purposes. okay. were there any more of those house -- any more housekeeping matters? >> well get you the weather information. i think thats it, your honor. >> okay. mr. zimmerman, please stand up. ill remind you, sir, that youre still under oath from when we had you sworn in earlier before the break. did you now have sufficient time to discuss with your attorneys whether or not you wanted to testify in this case? >> yes, your honor. >> i dont need to...

>> who else? >> i dont know any by names. i havent watched very much. >> have you tweeted about this case? >> i -- not since -- no, i have not. >> not since what? >> maybe last year when it first happened. >> you havent tweeted about this trial? >> i dont believe so. >> this week? >> i dont believe so. >> you do have a twitter account, correct? >> yes. >> and you follow -- you actually follow mr. omara, do you not? >> yes. >> and you follow an account or a site called zimmerman legal case, right...

Have a look. >> have you made a decision, sir, as to whether or not you want to testify -- >> your honor, i object to that question. >> okay. overruled. have you made a decision as to whether or not you want to testify in the case? >> i object to that question. i think thats -- >> overruled. the court is entitled to inquire of mr. zimmermans determination as to whether or not he wants to testify. mr. zimmerman, have you made a decision as to whether or not you want to testify in this case? >> no...