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Hill. >> this is based on the closing statement of the prosecution? >> not guilty. i think he did it but -- >> thats a very honest answer. richard gabriel. >> im just thinking about the jury. im thinking theyre heading toward a manslaughter because they dont have the motive. they have enough motive given the state of mind of george zimmerman but they dont have enough to give him that depraved mindset for a second degree. >> judge glenda? >> i think its going to be manslaughter. >> jane weintraub...

Case in chief clearly is that trayvon martin on top of george zimmerman and testimony from the friends, doctor demaio. this could cause a fatality, his head beaten against the ground. george zimmerman believed he was in great risk of bodily injury or death, pulled out the gun to defend himself and thats why trayvon martin was killed. he walked. >> kimberly is right on all point. they tried to minimize the injuries and minimize the threat and the testimony of mr. good. >> tried to minimize all of...

Abu abuse? is the court going to give this serious contention or consideration? if so, we have a lot of talking to do. when trayvon martin is shot straddling george zimmerman, pummelling him, that somehow george zimmerman was engaged in child abuse? judge, this was a trick. doesnt the court realize this was a trick -- >> my -- >> judge nelson ruled against the states request, saying the evidence doesnt support third degree murder. then came prosecutions closing statement, it was laced with profa...

As evidence. you can use it in your closing statement. is that the best case scenario, you get to get that in the jurors mind. the prosecution doesnt get to attack it on cross-examination. >> perfect answer, because yes, thats true. i dont believe that the animation needed to be in evidence for me to get it before the jury. i would have liked to have had it there, but i understand the courts ruling. but it is there for me to show the jury what probably happened that night. which is what that ani...

Self-defense. if the jury thinks he acted in ill will, spite and they should convict him of second degree murder. i dont think theyre going to. i think the evidence is overwhelming that he acted in self-defense. if thats the theory of the states case, manslaughter doesnt fit the facts of this case and i dont want this jury to have what they think is a compromised verdict. they should look at the facts, look at the law, apply it and acquit him. >> what a lot of people watching this dont realize i...

This dont realize is aggravated assault carries the potential of life in prison. correct? >> potentially. certainly the manslaughter charge is very serious, as well. >> the judge said you could not produce your 3-d re-enactment of the night trayvon martin died as evidence. you can use it in your closing statement. is that the best case scenario, you get to get that in the jurors mind. the prosecution doesnt get to attack it on cross-examination. >> perfect answer, because yes, thats true. i dont...

To have what they think is a compromised verdict. they should look at the facts, look at the law, apply him and acquit him. >> what a lot of people watching this dont realize is aggravated assault carries the potential of life in prison because of the florida gun statute, the same as second degree murder, correct? >> potentially. certainly the manslaughter charge is very serious, as well. >> the judge said you could not introduce your 3-d reenactment of the night trayvon martin died as evidence....

Compromised. they should look at the facts, the law and apply it. >> what a lot of people watching may not realize is aggravated assault carries the potential of life in prison for the florida gun statute, the same if he was convicted of second-degree murder. >> potentially. it depends how they charge it and what the jury comes back with but manslaughter is a serious charge, as well. >> the judge said you cant use the 3 d but can use them for the closing statement. is that the best case scenario...

He put the pieces of the puzzle together, some are saying why did he put all of those witnesses on who were adverse to his case? he said you know why i put them on? you could line up and say there is no reason why a 17-year-old boy was dead. >> you think he successfully connected the dots? >> i think he put together the best possible links to the dots. im not saying they will win this case, because it is weak to begin with, but with what he had to work with he did a brilliant job. >> the emotion...

Moved his hand, and i could feel the hand move. >> they check on his vital signs and confirm wilkins is faking it. so the judge calls court back into session. >> were on the record. the record will reflect that the jury is not present. the defendant is present and is feigning some medical condition. >> with the cameras rolling again, wilkins is seen slumped over his chair. extra security is now present because of wilkins unpredictable behavior. >> the defendant is present and acting rather unint...