TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) – A week after murder charges were filed against George Zimmerman in the death of Trayvon Martin, Florida Governor Rick Scott on Thursday named members to a task force set up to review the state’s “Stand Your Ground” law.
Led by Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll, the 17-member panel will conduct a series of public hearings before recommending changes, if any, to Florida law following the death of Martin, 17, who was shot and killed on February 26 by Zimmerman, a neighbor watch volunteer.
Zimmerman, 28, could face up to life in prison if convicted of second-degree murder charges filed last week by state special prosecutor Angela Corey.
His attorney says the shooting was justified under Florida’s 2005 “Stand Your Ground” law that allows people to use deadly force if they feel their life is in danger or fear great bodily harm.
“We have tapped a diverse and qualified group to carefully review our laws and policies,” Scott told reporters in Tallahassee.
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