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Analysis: Prosecutors may have rushed to charge George Zimmerman because of fears he would flee
April 12, 2012
April 12, 2012
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(CBS News) The neighborhood watch volunteer who shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was arrested and charged with second-degree murder Wednesday after months of mounting tensions and protests across the country.
George Zimmerman, 28, could get up to life in prison if convicted in the slaying of the unarmed black teenager.
Special prosecutor Angela Corey announced the charges but would not discuss how she arrived at them or disclose other details of her investigation, saying: "That's why we try cases in court."
CBS News anchor Scott Pelley spoke with senior correspondent John Miller, a former assistant FBI director, and CBS News legal
George Zimmerman, 28, could get up to life in prison if convicted in the slaying of the unarmed black teenager.
Special prosecutor Angela Corey announced the charges but would not discuss how she arrived at them or disclose other details of her investigation, saying: "That's why we try cases in court."
CBS News anchor Scott Pelley spoke with senior correspondent John Miller, a former assistant FBI director, and CBS News legal
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