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Sanford police chief fired after criticism for releasing Zimmerman without charge
The police chief who sparked outrage by releasing accused murderer George Zimmerman without charge on the night he shot and killed the unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin has been sacked. Bill Lee, head of the Sanford police department in central Florida, had lost the confidence of the community and was relieved…
WATCH LIVE: Sanford police chief to resign
The Sanford city commission will vote to approve the resignation of Police Chief Bill Lee criticized for his handling of the Trayvon Martin case. The event was expected to begin at 4 p.m. ET. Watch this live video from MSNBC, broadcast April 23, 2012. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world…
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