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The Night He Was Knocked Out
- Reese Zimba describes walking past a gay bar and being confronted and then knocked out by a man who tapped his shoulder and asked the time.
- He woke up disoriented with broken glasses, missing wallet and phone, and EMTs at the scene.
Identifying The Suspect And Repeated Trials
- Reese recognized a mugshot of his attacker after seeing wanted posters and circled the photo at the police station.
- He flew back to Pensacola multiple times to testify in related trials but the accused was repeatedly acquitted.
Dress To Influence Juror Perception
- Prosecutors told Reese to change his appearance and wear slacks to appear more serious to jurors.
- The state attorney explicitly coached him that neat appearance improves how jurors perceive credibility.