A good story for 2302 as we continue looking at the judiciary, and the criminal justice process in general. 2301s shoudl consider this case also as it opens a handful of issues related to the rights of criminal defendants, as well as those related to stand your ground laws.
The NYT details the decision to charge George Zimmerman with Trayvon Martin's shooting, and attempts to outline the events leading to the shooting (the facts of the case as best they can be discerned).
The Atlantic discusses what will be required of the prosecutor, the defendant, and the judge in the case. Given the amount of publicity the case has had - how likely will he get a fair trial?