George Zimmerman not expected to face civil rights charges in Trayvon Martin death

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67. If the evidence is so obvious and clear, we should expect those federal charges any day now . . .

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Or are Eric Holder and President Obama conspiring to protect Zimmerman?

You may certainly THINK Zimmerman was guilty (although "profiling" is not a crime, and unsurprisingly, he was not even charged with stalking, no less harassment), as do many on DU and elsewhere, but you not only need actual evidence to prove his guilt, the allegations must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt to a unanimous jury. Personal animus against Zimmerman, justified or not, does not change the protections afforded to any criminal defendant.

Of course, the federal government can try to bring civil rights charges when warranted. Despite two additional years of investigation and statements by the President and DOJ officials of their desire for "justice for Trayvon," they appear to have uncovered little to no more incriminating information. The anticipated closing of the federal investigation is therefore hardly surprising.

Additionally, the implied vigilante-esque threats against Zimmerman and hopes for his demise or serious injury or misfortune by some on DU is truly frightening and depressing, particularly by individuals who claim to be liberal and progressive.