Lets get you up to date on what happened in court today. Martin savidge begins our coverage. Reporter its been the question dominate thing entire trial. Would George Zimmerman take the stand . And today judge nelson asked him directly. Have you made a decision . Yes, your honor. What is your decision, sir . After consulting with counsel, not to testify, your honor. Is it your decision not to testify in this case . Yes, your honor. Are you making that decision freely and voluntarily . Yes, your honor. Reporter and with that, the defense rested. With all that in mind, the defense would rest. Reporter much of the day was spent on a use of force consultant who testified based on his analysis that zimmerman was nonconfrontational, lacking a warrior mentality, but it was a dumby that proved to be one of the strongest witnesses of the day. It began when prosecutor john guy grabbed a lifesized mannequin to show their version of events. Do you recognize this as being a humantype figure, right .