Breaking News: Justice Department won't seek criminal charges against George Zimmerman

Justice Department won't seek criminal charges against George Zimmerman Los Angeles Times | February 24, 2015 | 10:53 AM The Justice Department will not file criminal charges against George Zimmerman in the 2012 shooting of 17-year-old Florida resident Trayvon Martin, a source familiar with the investigation said today. A formal announcement is expected later in the day. The decision had long been anticipated due to the lack of eyewitnesses in the Sanford, Fla., shooting and legal challenges in proving Zimmerman had intentionally deprived Martin of his civil rights. Read more For the latest information go to www.latimes.com.