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Trayvon Martin Case Will Not Be Heard By A Grand Jury
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Christopher Robbins
Published Apr 9, 2012
Modified Apr 9, 2012
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The special prosecutor handling the Trayvon Martin case will not present the evidence to a grand jury to determine whether Martin's killer, George Zimmerman, will be arrested. According to the Miami Herald, the case was slated to be heard by the grand jury tomorrow. The office of the special prosecutor, Angela Corey, released a statement saying, "The decision should not be considered a factor in the final determination of the case."
In an interview last month, Corey said, “I always lean towards moving forward without needing the grand jury in a case like this. I foresee us being able to make a decision, and move on it on our own.” Zimmerman's attorney has indicated that his client will turn himself in if any decision to prosecute him is made.
According to the Orlando Sentinel, The Sanford Police Department was closed to the public today after demonstrators protesting the Martin case blocked the entrance.
"The city of Sanford hopes the actions of the students will be as peaceful and orderly as the previous rallies and marches have been," Sanford City Manager Norton Bonaparte, Jr. said. Six demonstrators wearing hoodies had been arrested since 10 a.m. for obstructing the entrance to the building.
The Department of Justice has been investigating the killing; it would only be able to charge Zimmerman if it finds significant evidence that the shooting was racially motivated.
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Christopher Robbins
Christopher Robbins is a New York City reporter covering transportation, affordable housing, local politics, and criminal justice. His work has also appeared in New York Magazine, The Village Voice and The New York Times. Chris is a graduate of Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke, Virginia, and enjoys biking to Fort Tilden in the summertime.
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