Crime & Justice
George Zimmerman Update : Zimmerman To Be Charged
An official close to the Florida State Attorney says George Zimmerman will be charged with shooting unarmed teenager, Trayvon Martin.
An official close to the Florida State Attorney says George Zimmerman will be charged with shooting unarmed teenager, Trayvon Martin.
In a report by the Washington Post, special prosecutor Angela Corey is expected to make an announcement as early as Wednesday afternoon.
Corey told reporters Tuesday that she would hold a press conference about the case within 72 hours.
The announcement of the charge comes a day after Zimmerman’s lawyers withdrew from the case stating they have lost contact with their client.
George Zimmerman Update: A media release said the announcement will take place in Jacksonville, FL at 6 p.m. EST today
This is a breaking news story, please stay tuned for more updates.
Real stories. Real impact. Straight to your inbox. Join thousands others. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter today!
Zee Nxumalo releases new single “Awe Mah” featuring Dlala Thukzin
New Jersey man pleads guilty in fatal shooting of Nymere Tinsley
Flavor Flav to host Las Vegas celebration for Team USA Women’s Hockey after Olympic Gold
Man fatally shot by Baltimore police while running away; family demands answers
Robert Cosby Jr., son of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City cast member Mary Cosby, dies at 23
The arrests of journalists who covered Minnesota church protest is an attack on independent journalism
Temple student who assisted Don Lemon in covering Minnesota protest faces federal charges
In Memoriam: Demond Wilson, ‘Sanford and Son’ Star (1946 – 2026)
Georgia mother delivering for DoorDash fatally shot outside elementary school
Ohio man sentenced to 21 years to life in fatal uber driver shooting
OWN greenlights first-ever ‘Belle Collective’ spinoff Belle Collective: Birmingham
Hazel Scott’s legacy returns to Harlem in free outdoor film screening
Olympic Gymnast Frederick Richard sets world record, raises $50K for Ugandan youth
Renee Ferguson, trailblazing investigative journalist, dies at 75
“AfroPoP Digital Shorts” returns to the land with “Sweet Samara,” climate and abolitionist film
-
Black and Missing1 week agoMissing New Jersey teen found deceased
-
Community1 week agoGoFundMe launched to support children after Mississippi mother’s fatal battle with cancer
-
Community1 week agoGrambling State Quarterback C’zavian Teasett creates GoFundMe as he recovers from spinal cord injury
-
In Memoriam6 days agoFuneral arrangements announced for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
-
Crime & Justice5 days agoFamily remembers Georgia teacher, mother killed when driver fleeing ICE crashed into her car; GoFundMe launched
-
Real Voices5 days agoGoFundMe launched for missing 21-year-old man found dead, hanging from tree in Atlanta park
-
Real Voices1 week agoGeorgia man killed by train remembered as a hero after saving friend
-
Politics1 week agoGov. Wes Moore attends White House Governors’ meeting after initial snub