George Zimmerman was expected to make his first court appearance on Thursday after being charged with second degree murder for the killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Update: Zimmerman’s attorney is expected to speak to reporters following the hearing. Watch this live video from CNN, broadcast April 12, 2012. …
Orange Country District Attorney Tony Rackauckas announced Wednesday that he was charging two Fullerton, California police officers in the July 5 death of a mentally ill homeless man. Officer Manuel Ramos faces charges of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter for allegedly killing Kelly Thomas. Police Cpl. Jay Cicinelli was charged…