What's the 411? George Zimmerman Arrested (Finally)

On the 11th day, of the 4th month - April 11th - the murderer of a young Florida teen, Trayvon Martin, as finally been arrested for second degree murder, after weeks of protests from the public, and evidence to support his crime.

AP reports:

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- 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."

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