SYG would not have been a defense if aggravated assault (manslaughter) had been the original charge to begin with, I'm thinking....but the pressure by those who wanted to use this case for their own promotions most likely would never had accepted such a charge.....I bet. The press made it into a a major story, even steering it with how they reported it....
In a nutshell they wanted to taint or sway the jury pool, with trying Zimmerman in the court of public opinion, which is down right dangerous, irresponsible, and a grave injustice to our innocent until proven guilty court system.
The press has become nothing but used car salesman.....
But of course, I'll reserve judgement until star begs off once again....well that is after he renders his final decree, of course