[Pete]

There appear to be conflicting news accounts floating around out there.

The stated timeline - Z's story - appears to be along the lines of Z was following the "kid" - 6'3" football player - while he talked with 911. He was told to break it off and return to his car, which he did. The "kid" followed him back to his car where the contact occured. One witness states Z was on his back and being pummeled by the victim. Z had grass stains on his back and bruising to his face.

Did both have the right to be walking around the neighborhood? Yes. Does one person have the right to be walking in the same direction as another while talking on a cell phone? Yes.

Also there is a story reporting the "kid" was serving a 5 day suspension from school. Wonder what that was for? Just wondering because Z appears to have had a run in with the law way back in his past.

"........but I don't see how he can be found innocent given the fact that he chased down a kid who was actively trying to avoid him..........."

Doc where did you get "chased down"? Some other sites are claiming Z was stalking the kid. Both had just as much right to be walking down the street as the other. If you're walking down a residential street what do you think if you turn around and see somebody walking the same way while talking on a cell phone? Do you start running, dodging or just keep walking?

And by the way, people in my neighborhood have tried to chase down the little punks who were sneaking around stealing from cars and garages in our neighborhood - they were just too fast.
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