Originally Posted By: thedoctor
 Originally Posted By: Matter-eater Man
Zimmerman was found not guilty beyond a reasonable doubt


Okay. Stop right there. You don't really need to be criticizing someone else of misrepresenting the facts when you're showing that you don't know them either. Zimmerman was not 'found not guilty beyond a reasonable doubt'. That's not how the law works. Beyond a reasonable doubt is the burden upon the prosecution to overcome in the jury's minds to get a conviction. Zimmerman was found not guilty because the prosecution didn't proven beyond a reasonable doubt that his act was second degree murder or manslaughter under Florida law. Zimmerman didn't need to prove his innocence or that his version of the event was the right one. The prosecution had to convince the jury that their theory of the crime was what happened.


You seem to be saying the same thing but just adding in your opinion about the prosecution. The jury used reasonable doubt Doctor. If and when there is a civil suit a verdict will be based on a preponderance of the evidence btw. So like OJ there could be a different outcome.

Fair play!