George Zimmerman charged with 2nd degree murder

The charges against Zimmerman were officially announced tonight during a press conference given by Special Prosecutor Angela Corey.

(You can read the full charging documents here.)

Corey had a difficult time containing her excitement:

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As for the substance of the conference:

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https://twitter.com/#!/SonniAbatta/status/190197795339243520

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https://twitter.com/#!/Marisol_Bello/status/190200653765808128

https://twitter.com/#!/ToddKincannon/status/190203198932385794

Twitter reacts to the news:

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https://twitter.com/#!/MsMyahMonroe/status/190191258373849091

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And, of course, the inevitable rejoicing at the prospect of Zimmerman’s injury and/or murder:

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