Quote Originally Posted by Sammich View Post
As i tell everyone....there wasnt enough to convict Zimmerman of 2nd degree..defense did it's job on raising reasonable doubt for that charge, but it blows my mind that he didnt get charged for manslaughter
He did get charged with manslaughter - right before the closing arguments, the prosecution added the charge of manslaughter, which meant that the defense was not allowed to argue against the charge with their witnesses, only with closing arguments.
George Zimmerman trial: Jury may consider lesser charge of manslaughter, judge rules - Crimesider - CBS News