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Zimmerman To Be Charged in Trayvon Martin Case [with Poll]

The 28-year-old has claimed self-defense in the teen's death.

George Zimmerman, the man accused of killing in Florida on Feb. 26, will be charged with murder in the second degree for his role in the death of the 17-year-old, the Washington Post reports.

More than a month has passed since the Florida teen's shooting death. Zimmerman has claimed he acted in self-defense and in accordance with Florida's Stand Your Ground Law.

The fact he's remained a free man has resulted in .

Yesterday, Zimmerman's lawyers dropped their client, citing their inability to contact him

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