Trial of George Zimmerman in the Death of Trayvon Martin #7 7/9/2013-7/11/13

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July 10, 2013 Tweets

https://twitter.com/KBelichWFTV

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  1m 
Root says handcuffing properly requires training. #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  2m 
Root taught firearms training for armed security guards. #Zimmermanon9

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July 10, 2013 Tweets

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Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  54s 
Root says he was the go-to consultant for Martin County State Attorney in use of force cases. #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  2m 
Root says he would focus on mistakes or unique situations as training opportunities. #Zimmermanon9

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July 10, 2013 Tweets

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Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  1m 
Root says he was a semi-pro kick boxer and had martial arts training since he was a child. #Zimmermanon9

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July 10, 2013 Tweets

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Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  1m 
He says his older brothers used to beat up on him but after getting his training they left him alone. #Zimmermanon9

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July 10, 2013 Tweets

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Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  1m 
Root says he was brought in as an expert for grand jury investigations involving force. #Zimmermanon9

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July 10, 2013 Tweets

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Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  1m 
The grand jury. 2/2 #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  1m 
Norm Wolfinger stepped aside without explanation. When Duval County Angela Corey was appointed she opted not to use 1/2 #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  2m 
There were indications the Seminole County State Attorney was planning to take the #Zimmermanon9 case to a grand jury.

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July 10, 2013 Tweets

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Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  1m 
The former police officer reached out to the defense to help determine what happened in this case. #Zimmermanon9

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July 10, 2013 Tweets

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Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  1m 
Root would want as much evidence as possible including each person's background.. To get the totality of circumstances. #Zimmermanon9

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July 10, 2013 Tweets

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Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  2m 
He said he got all the evidence he needed in this case including witness statements both written and oral statements. #Zimmermanon9

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July 10, 2013 Tweets

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Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  1m 
He focused on how #Zimmermanon9 met up with Martin and the resulting fight and shooting and the timeline.

Kathi Belich, WFTV Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  2m 
He also now trains civilians in self defense. #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV  3m 
Root says he got the average amount of data in the case not more or less than usual. #Zimmermanon9

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I have to leave now for 4 hours.  Will continue posting tweets when I come back! 

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Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV 2m The defense is using Root to discredit the witness who thought she heard three shots and saw #Zimmermanon9 in top of Martin

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV 9m He says witness statements often conflict because of different perspectives. He evaluates by comparing with other evidence.

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV 11m He says the raw first interviews before any influence could be the most accurate.  #Zimmermanon9

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV 18m The jury is taking notes about the witnesses and the timeline Root focused on. #Zimmermanon9

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Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV 2m Root says the darkness, rain, and isolation of the fight would figure into #Zimmermanon9 's state of mind.

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV 5m The defense is using Root to discredit the witness who thought she heard three shots and saw #Zimmermanon9 in top of Martin
               
jody stone ‏@mo2g 3m @KBelichWFTV  I'm sure jurors thought that woman was a wacko anyway.  It's all Good

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Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV 1m Root believes the fight started by the "T" where #Zimmermanon9 dropped his flashlight. Martin's friend Rachel Jeantel said Martin Run to the other end of the buildings three minutes earlier. 2/

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Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV 57s Root says the 911 call indicates the fight lasted at least 40 seconds and that is an eternity

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV 1m He says if you're not winning after 30 seconds you run out of steam and have to change tactics

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV 1m He said #Zimmermanon9 would have been lacking in a physical confrontation compared to Martin

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV 2m Root described Martin as physically fit but said #Zimmermanon9 was not. He said the paramedics thought Martin was in his 20's.

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV 1m Root says #Zimmermanon9 was described by his trainer as a nice person but not a fighter.

[MuffyBee]

July 10, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 48m
Root lists some witnesses whose statements he used: Lauer, Good, the Bahadoors. #ZimmermanTrial #GeorgeZimmerman #TrayvonMartin

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 49m
Root: Also used interviews with "key witnesses," people with most information. #ZimmermanTrial #GeorgeZimmerman #TrayvonMartin

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 50m
Root says 1st thing he used in analyzing #GeorgeZimmerman case were "initial calls that came in," for timeline. #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 1h
Root: Retired from Martin County Sheriff's Office in April 2011, but kept doing training. #ZimmermanTrial #GeorgeZimmerman #TrayvonMartin

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 1h
Root: "I started martial arts training when I was 13 years old," was semi-pro in kickboxing. #ZimmermanTrial #GeorgeZimmerman #TrayvonMartin

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 1h
#ZimmermanTrial: Judge rules against defense on animation, #TrayvonMartin texts | Updated: http://bit.ly/18N0YWK  #GeorgeZimmerman
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 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 1h
Root says agencies consulted with him on use of Tasers when those were first being implemented. #ZimmermanTrial #GeorgeZimmerman

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 1h
Root continues on LEO training: "Good side & bad side to handcuffs," slapping wrong side on wrists can cause injury. #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 1h
Root: Worked as use of force specialist for LEOs, "my job was to develop use of force training... defensive tactics." #ZimmermanTrial

 Rene StutzmanRene Stutzman ‏@renestutzman 1h
#GeorgeZimmerman's sister, Gracie, is back, after missing yesterday.

Watch the trial http://www.orlandosentinel.com/oslivevideo-george-zimmerman-trayvon-martin-20130528,0,7496592.htmlstory …
#Trayvon.
 Retweeted by Jeff Weiner

 Christina VazquezChristina Vazquez ‏@VazquezReports 1h
As is customary with expert testimony, defense witness is explaining his credentials.
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Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV 1m Jurors are paying attention and some are taking notes

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV 1m He says law enforcement usually waits 72 hours to talk to officers who have used deadly force to get more accurate story.

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV 2m He says after a high stress event there are memory holes and it could take 72 hours to remember or forever

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV 36s Root says based on #Zimmermanon9 firing only once and the other evidence everything he sees no ill will or hatred in his actions

Kathi Belich, WFTV ‏@KBelichWFTV 59s The prosecutor just have Angela Corey a look and she smirked. She's been here almost constantly but is not handling the case

[MuffyBee]

July 10, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 34m
Root: In forming opinion, considered "unrelenting attack coupled with injuries" one on back, other in "mount position." #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 36m
Root: #GeorgeZimmerman's injuries, Good's statements relevant to altercation. Had to put himself in each witness' shoes. #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 38m
Root says sound could've reverberated off walls. Also "perceptual distortions or memory issues" common. #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 39m
O'Mara: Concerned Surdyka said she heard multiple "pop" sounds? Root: "No, it didn't raise concern," high-stress event. #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 41m
State objects to Root testifying about witness Surdyka's statement. Bench conference. #ZimmermanTrial #GeorgeZimmerman #TrayvonMartin

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 42m
Root: When evaluating statements, important not to get hung up on minor changes. #ZimmermanTrial #GeorgeZimmerman #TrayvonMartin

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 43m
Root: "Conflicting statements are normal," especially in "high-stress events." #ZimmermanTrial #GeorgeZimmerman #TrayvonMartin

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 46m
Root says important to separate witnesses for statements. Initial statements "most raw," & not tainted by outside influence. #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 47m
Root: "Accuracy is based on perspective," mentions the movie Vantage Point. "We all have our vantage point... perspective" #ZimmermanTrial

[MuffyBee]

July 10, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 29m
Root: I'd expect different force response from Chuck Norris than Pee-wee Herman. #ZimmermanTrial #GeorgeZimmerman #TrayvonMartin

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 30m
Root says he spoke to #GeorgeZimmerman once, also talked to GZ's trainer Adam Pollock. Training "a very important variable." #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 31m
State objects when O'Mara asks Root if #GeorgeZimmerman head injuries consistent w/hit by something other than fists. Judge sustains.

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 32m
Root: #GeorgeZimmerman's injuries "consistent with a fight, a physical fist fight." #TrayvonMartin #ZimmermanTrial

 Valerie BoeyValerie Boey ‏@vboey 33m
Jurors taking notes as Root says the evidence was consistent w #georgezimmerman statements.#fox35
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 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 34m
Cautionary tale MT @Shopaholic_918: Q: How did you get written up at work Mona?
A: Caught reading @jeffweineros tweets on #zimmermantrial.

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 34m
Root: "Without question," #GeorgeZimmerman photos "consistent with the information that was provided." #ZimmermanTrial #TrayvonMartin

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 35m
@Shopaholic_918 Oh no! Thanks for following! Don't get in trouble on my account.
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[MuffyBee]

July 10, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/jeffweineros

Jeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 23m
Root: "You can only do so much based on your background traning & experience," diminishing return as fight goes on. #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 24m
An oversight on my part. RT @DoTPeRioD: @JeffWeinerOS you should've hashtagged Pee Wee Herman, tho

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 25m
Root said #GeorgeZimmerman would be "lacking" in a fight with #TrayvonMartin. #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 25m
Root: #TrayvonMartin "physically active and capable person," #GeorgeZimmerman "by no stretch of the imagination an athlete." #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 27m
Root: Nothing I saw showed #TrayvonMartin "wasn't physically capable." More fit that #GeorgeZimmerman, Root says. #ZimmermanTrial

 Jeff WeinerJeff Weiner ‏@JeffWeinerOS 29m
Root: #GeorgeZimmerman "was not a fighter." Accomplished weight loss, but not fighting skills. #ZimmermanTrial #TrayvonMartin