For the bazzilionth time, I can't believe the testimony that is coming out in the state's case.
According to the lead investigating officer, Serino:
1. There is not one piece of evidence that contradicts GZ's story. "No physical evidence, no witness evidence, no officer statements, nothing?" Serino: “No, sir.”
2. "Evidence you had all fit into self-defense theory, right?" Serino: "Yes."
3. What injuries need to sustained before self-defense can be justified: "In fact, we don't need to see life-threatening injuries, not any injuries, do we?" Serino: "No, sir."
4. Serino set up a "challenge interview" to try to pressure GZ into breaking down or changing his story. the problem for Serino was "I just didn’t have much to challenge him with.” So instead, Serino made something up. He told GZ they had recovered video of the fight. And what did GZ say? Serino: "I believe his words were, 'Thank God, I was hoping somebody would videotape it." "Either he was telling the truth or he was a complete pathological liar. One of the two."
Q: "You think he was telling the truth?" Serino: "Yes."