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George Zimmerman to Skip 'Stand Your Ground Hearing' That Could End Case

George Zimmerman

George Zimmerman's attorneys stunned court observers today by deciding to skip a "Stand Your Ground" hearing slated for April that might have led to a dismissal of the charges in the shooting death of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin.

 

Zimmerman Will Seek 'Stand Your Ground' Hearing

George Zimmerman

George Zimmerman will seek to have second-degree murder charges dismissed under Florida's "stand your ground" law in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, his attorney said Thursday.

 

Florida to examine "stand your ground" law

Florida Gov. Rick Scott is putting together a 17-member task force to look at the state law that allows someone to defend themselves.

 

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