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'''State of Florida vs. George Zimmerman''' is a court case involving the second degree murder charges against George Zimmerman, resulting from the [[Shooting of Trayvon Martin]]. |
'''State of Florida vs. George Zimmerman''' is a court case involving the second degree murder charges against George Zimmerman, resulting from the [[Shooting of Trayvon Martin]]. |
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State of Florida vs. George Zimmerman is a court case involving the second degree murder charges against George Zimmerman, resulting from the Shooting of Trayvon Martin.
On April 11, 2012, George Zimmerman was charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. In support of the charges, the State filed an affidavit of probable cause, stating that Zimmerman profiled and confronted Martin and shot him to death while Martin was committing no crimes.[1] Florida State Attorney Angela Corey announced the charges against Zimmerman during a live press conference and reported that Zimmerman was in custody after turning himself in to law enforcement.[2][3] In Florida, a conviction for second degree murder carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. If a firearm was used then the mandatory minimum is 25 years in state prison.[2]
| State of Florida vs. George Zimmerman | |
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| Court | Eighteenth Judicial Circuit In and For Seminole County, Florida |
References
- ^ Colby, Edward; Hamacher, Brian; Emmanuel, Lisa (April 12, 2012). "George Zimmerman Charged With Second-Degree Murder". NBC Miami (online). Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ a b "Zimmerman charged with second-degree murder". CNN. April 11, 2012. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
- ^ "Seminole County Criminal Information – Issue Capias" (PDF). Angela B. Corey, State Attorney. Retrieved April 11, 2012.