Crime & Safety
Zimmerman Charged with Murder in Second Degree
The 28-year-old has claimed self-defense in the death of Trayvon Martin.
Update, 6:05 p.m.
George Zimmerman has been charged with murder in the second degree, according to Special Prosecutor Angela Corey.
Corey said Zimmerman is in custody after turning himself in to authorities.
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George Zimmerman, the man accused of killing in Florida on February 26, will be charged for his role in the death of the 17-year-old, the Washington Post reports.
Find out what's happening in Brookfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
More than a month has passed since the Florida teen's death. Zimmerman has claimed he acted in self-defense, acting in accordance with Florida's Stand Your Ground Law.
The fact that he has remained a free man has resulted in .
Yesterday, Zimmerman's lawyers dropped their client, citing their inability to contact him.
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