DAVID FREDDOSO: If You Believe Trayvon Was Attacked In Public, Your Crusade Against Stand Your Ground Is Especially Misguided. “George Zimmerman did not even attempt to put on a ‘Stand Your Ground’ defense, which should really settle the issue. One possible reason is that it would have been incompatible with his version of events. By his account — whether you buy it or not — Zimmerman had no opportunity to flee once he feared for his life, because he was pinned to the ground. No ‘duty to retreat’ would apply in such a situation. Rather, prosecutors had to prove that George Zimmerman was not really defending himself when he shot Trayvon Martin, or that he used disproportionate force. It was a difficult to case to prove to a jury beyond a reasonable doubt.”