Crime & Safety

Officials: Zimmerman To Be Charged in Trayvon Martin Case

The 28-year-old has claimed self-defense in the teen's death.

 

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.

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.

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The fact he's remained a free man has resulted in .

Yesterday, Zimmerman's lawyers dropped their client, citing their inability to contact him.

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