In addition, although Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder, even if the jury rejects the self-defense claim and believes the killing was homicide, they may choose to convict of a "lesser included offense" such as manslaughter.

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But to unleash an avalanche of charges to coerce a plea to a lesser-included offense is highly questionable.

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