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.
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