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  • Second-degree murder charge in Trayvon Martin case

    Gary Fineout and Brendan Farrington The Associated Press

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman is being charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teenager whose death ignited nationwide protests. Special prosecutor Angela Corey says that the 28-year-old Zimmerman is in custody. She wouldn't disclose Zimmerman's whereabouts for his safety, but said that he will be in court within 24 hours. Corey says that authorities did not come to the decision lightly, nor was it based on public pressure. The charge c... Full story