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>> moving on then to the actual event itself and the information you had available to you as to how it unfolded, it began with a conversation, at least mr. zimmerman's perspective as far as where it started, did you give any consideration to the length of the altercation? >> of course i did. i mean, when you talk about any kind of dynamic combat event, when i say that i'm talking about in layman's terms a fight. we have a golden rule that if you have not successfully completed the fight, if you have not won the fight in 30 seconds, change tactics. the tactics you're using aren't working. the a...

As well. >> then on the other side would the injuries consistent with hitting it down on the side on the left side of mr. zimmerman? >> it could be. just like mr. guy pointed out if mr. zimmerman is on the bottom and he's not just laying there trying to do his sliding techniques as he's turning his body or head it's going to redirect and realign. whatever push or punch comes in next it's going to be a strike to the side, front. that's all indicative of an ongoing combat event. >> talking about the angle. mr. guy was suggesting we need to stay focussed with the injury of the wound, 90 degrees, ...

T-intersection. >> a flashlight was found near the t-intersection. >> did you identify through the evidence that that was mr. zimmerman's key chain and flashlight? >> yes. >> did that assist you in determining where or to support where the altercation began? >> objection. >> it's his opinion, your honor. that is what i was asking. >> maybe i is asking for his support and account. >> i'll ask him a different way. >> please. thank you. >> does, in your opinion, does finding mr. zimmerman's flashlight at the location near the t-intersection assist you in where the altercation may have taken place...

>> no. there was no explanation as far as how they transitioned from that point. >> that fact doesn't speak to you about the level of the confrontation? >> well, understanding the dynamics of a combat event or a fight, you know, there's a lot of things that spoke to me what he said and the other witnesses said in this case and when you evaluate it and look at it and how did you get from here to here, how did you end up on your back? why weren't you on top? the evolution of the event itself and the imperative part is when the confrontation began and when it intensified. where they transitioned,...

Criminally culpable. >> puts families in flux and has those wounded and survived this unfortunate circumstance that was a terrorist attack such as speaks out about this not only him but those who are trying to survive and and try to move on. listen to what he said. >> as if what happened to us doesn't matter. it's not showing a high level of importance. those of us that are in the military are kind of being rushed out and the benefits that we typically would receive, if this was a combat event, as he a he opposed to being called work place violence is a huge difference is a smack in the face h...