Obama shifts tone after Zimmerman verdict in Martin killing
President Obama seeks calm after George Zimmerman was acquitted in Trayvon Martin death. He calls the killing a tragedy and urges respect for the Florida jury's decision while acknowledging strong passions and the ongoing Justice Department inquiry.
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Justice Department to review Zimmerman case
The Justice Department will conduct a months long probe into whether George Zimmerman violated Trayvon Martin's civil rights after the 2012 shooting. Investigators will revisit interviews, forensics and trial testimony to assess potential racial bias and possible charges.
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Editorial tips on assessing bias in investigations
Readers are invited to comment to the Aiken Standard Opinions section and editors to pursue new interviews. The piece notes that federal investigators may scrutinize Zimmerman’s past for bias and emphasizes thorough fact vetting, citing Lauren Resnick, a former prosecutor who secured a 1991 hate crime conviction.
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