Crime & Safety
UPDATE: Zimmerman Arrested In Trayvon Martin Shooting Death In FL.
The 28-year-old has claimed self-defense in the teen's death.
This article was originally published in April 2012
George Zimmerman, the man accused of killing in Florida on Feb. 26, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder for his role in the death of the 17-year-old, according to the special prosecutor in the cae.
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 had remained a free man resulted in protests, including here in Westchester County.
Yesterday, Zimmerman's lawyers dropped their client, citing their inability to contact him.
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