Trayvon Martin equally acted in self-defense against George Zimmerman

FACTS OF THE CASE Dispatcher Sean Noffke, in a 911 call prior to the altercation, described Zimmerman’s language towards Trayvon Martin as hostile. An example of language used by Zimmerman was “F@ck1ng p@nks, these a$$holes always get away”. The reason provided by George Zimmerman for pursuing Trayvon Martin was to look for street signs and determine which street Trayvon Martin was going despite that there are only 3 streets in the same neighborhood that Zimmerman also resides in. Prior to the gunshot but upon hearing loud noises, a witness saw two figures standing with their hands flailing. The noises were heard moving from one direction of the T sidewalk to another although the general direction was not known. One eyewitness testified that there is a gap of 5 to 10 minutes between an initial loud voice and a later argument and fight. It is a conclusion of the trial there was an initial verbal confrontation between the two men prior to the altercation and gunshot. This is corroborated by Rachel Jeantel’s testimony that Trayvon Martin decided to lose George Zimmerman after fearing for his safety but Zimmerman continued to re-appear and started to confront Martin. In the start of their confrontation, Rachel Jeantel heard Trayvon scream “Get off, Get off”. His phone was then heard to drop on the ground and to be cut off. Eyewitness accounts contradict George Zimmerman’s testimony that he gave up his pursuit of Trayvon Martin and while returning to his vehicle, the latter launched at him unexpectedly from the bushes which caused him to topple under Martin, and for him to shoot Martin above him. Zimmerman willfully violated cardinal Neighborhood Watch rules – Never pursue anyone suspected of wrongdoing. Not to carry a gun. While he is licensed to carry a firearm, the rule for participating the neighborhood watch is that firearm should not be carried even if one had acquired licensed to do so. ARGUMENTS FOR TRAYVON MARTIN'S SELF-DEFENSEBoth Trayvon and George acted in an altercation but this is only after George continue to re-appear despite Trayvon;s attempt to lose his trail of pursuit.The pursuit happened in the dark while raining which caused Trayvon to fear for his safety as indicated in his phone call with Rachel Jeantel.Zimmerman's decision to ignore neighbohood watch rules and pursue Trayvon on his own is a reflection of his state of mind. While he never committed any crime in pursuit of another person, if he intended the police to capture Martin, he would have followed their instructions. Zimmerman's decision reflects the desire for him to apprehend and confront Martin himself. And when combined with Jeantel's account that Martin shouted "Get off Get off" prior to the start of the altercation which caused Martin's phone to drop, shows Zimmerman instigated the altercation.Trayvon Martin may have "bested" George Zimmerman in the altercation, and that George Zimmerman may have inadvertedly put himself in a deadly situation but this is with an advance knowledge that he had gun which he can use in such situations against any "f@ck1ng punk" opponent.As conclusion, this is evidence that Trayvon Martin was right to have feared for his life to begin with.While the Jury is to be commended for making the right call that evidence is not sufficient to fit the 2nd degree murder charge, it was worth noting that the Judge and defense blocked the prosecutor's request to include the minor charge of manslaughter and child abuse. The jury was instructed not to include verdict for these lesser charges as they have been introduced late in the trial eventhough no court rules prohibit such addition from being made.