The jury didn't think it was self defense and asked the judge if they could convict him of a lesser charge, but were instructed that unless the prosecution could prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Zimmerman never 'felt afraid' they had to acquit him.
It's entirely possible he did feel afraid while he was hunting down, attacking, and shooting the kid.
The change in requirements for a 'self defense' plea comes from the stand your ground law.
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Date: 2013-07-15 05:40 pm (UTC)It's entirely possible he did feel afraid while he was hunting down, attacking, and shooting the kid.
The change in requirements for a 'self defense' plea comes from the stand your ground law.