Crime & Safety
UPDATE: Zimmerman Charged With 2nd-degree Murder
The 28-year-old has claimed self-defense in the teen's death.
6:15 p.m., April 11, 2012: The Associated Press is reporting that George Zimmerman was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. Read this article from the New York Times.
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George Zimmerman, the man accused of killing in Florida Feb. 26, will be charged for his role in the death of the 17-year-old, the Washington Post reports.
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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 he's remained a free man has resulted in .
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Yesterday, Zimmerman's lawyers dropped their client, citing their inability to contact him.
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