The PJ Tatler » Holder on Zimmerman: DOJ ‘Will Continue to Act in a Manner Consistent with Facts and Law’
By Bridget Johnson On July 15, 2013
Attorney General Eric Holder confirmed to the Delta Sigma Theta National Convention Social Action Luncheon in Washington today that an investigation continues into George Zimmerman’s shooting of Trayvon Martin, but he didn’t give an indication about whether federal civil-rights charges will be brought.
“We are also mindful of the pain felt by our nation surrounding the tragic, unnecessary shooting death of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida last year – and the state trial that reached its conclusion over the weekend. As parents, as engaged citizens, and as leaders who stand vigilant against violence in communities across the country, the Deltas are deeply, and rightly, concerned about this case. The Justice Department shares your concern – I share your concern – and, as we first acknowledged last spring, we have opened an investigation into the matter.-go to link-
Independent of the legal determination that will be made, I believe that this tragedy provides yet another opportunity for our nation to speak honestly about the complicated and emotionally-charged issues that this case has raised. We must not – as we have too often in the past – let this opportunity pass. ...
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