Zimmerman Faces Second Degree Murder Charges

CREATED Apr. 11, 2012 - UPDATED: Apr. 12, 2012

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  • George Zimmerman is in custody and facing charges in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Video by fox47news.com

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After a month and a half of questions, protests, and uproar, George Zimmerman is in custody for the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.

He faces second degree murder charges.


 

CNN is reporting that according to a source closely-associated with the Trayvon Martin murder case says that George Zimmerman will be charged.

New information about the case will be announced in a press conference scheduled for 6PM this evening.

Zimmerman shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin back in February. He claimed self defense and was released without charges.

Thousands across the world have followed the case and expressed outrage, calling for Zimmerman to be arrested for his alleged crimes.