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Old 07-11-2013, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by janmcn View Post
Judge Nelson rules jury can charge manslaughter and will rule later on third degree felony murder after studying case law. If

convicted of murder three, Zimmerman will face life in prison under 10-20-life rule.
I believe standard penalty for third degree murder is 10-15 years. I don't think Judge Nelson will consider this since the State is basing it on child abuse.
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