(Corrects spelling of Trayvon in headline)
April 9 (Reuters) – The special prosecutor in the
investigation of the shooting death of unarmed Florida teenager
Trayvon Martin has ruled out using a grand jury to investigate
the case, meaning her office alone will decide whether to charge
shooter George Zimmerman.
The case has captured national attention, largely because of
race. Martin was black and Zimmerman, who has not been charged,
is white and Hispanic. The state attorney who was previously
investigating the shooting, Norm Wolfinger, had said the case
would go to a grand jury on April 10, but Wolfinger removed
himself from the case on March 22 and was replaced by Angela
Corey.
“State Attorney Angela Corey has decided not to use a grand
jury in the Trayvon Martin shooting death investigation,” her
office said in a statement.
“At this time, the investigation continues and there will be
no further comment from this office,” the statement said.
(Reporting by Daniel Trotta)
