Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-02-27 00:58:45 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 85AC7301D7E2CB8F5EDC78697F61303C5987A4FB7D54BF9B6B3397372A650DEB
Participant Details
Original Note:
While Florida does have a “Stand Your Ground” type law, George Zimmerman’s defense did not seek dismissal of the charges based upon that law. Additionally since Zimmerman had been knocked to the ground (as evidenced by his injuries) he would not have been able to retreat. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Trayvon_Martin https://amp.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/apr/2/debunking-the-stand-your-ground-myth/ https://www.al.com/live/2013/07/george_zimmerman-trayvon_marti.html
All Note Details