Prosecutors in Trayvon Martin Case Finally Release Picture of George Zimmerman With Bloody, Clearly Broken Nose

The image was released as part of the state’s ninth supplemental discovery, and more documents could follow, Zimmerman’s lawyers say.

By "supplemental discovery," I assume they mean that this was not released in the main discovery, but is only being released now because there has been an argument that this, in fact, helps make the defendants' case, whereas before they were taking the position that it was immaterial either way.

And as far as that last part -- immaterial? On what planet?

Prosecute this prosecutor.

Update: They previously released a grainy black and white photocopy of the picture in their main discovery.

Why? Why would they release the photocopy but not the best evidence (the actual picture)?

Because, of course, the best evidence makes it very clear that Zimmermann was pummeled whereas the black and white picture, being grainy, is open to a bit of interpretation. In the black and white picture, you can't tell his face is bloodied -- it just looks like the hair of his mustache and goatee.

Bring her up for bar review and discipline. And possibly prosecution. This is not a mistake; this is a clear decision to deny the defendant evidence that helps his case, to which he is legally entitled.

Thanks to Andy.

posted by Ace at 05:46 PM

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