State Attorney Decides Against Using Grand Jury In Trayvon Martin Case

Florida State Attorney Angela Corey has decided against using a grand jury in the Trayvon Martin case, as the investigation into the shooting continues. According to a statement from Corey’s office, the decision “should not be considered a factor in the final determination” of the case.

The April 10 date set for the grand jury to convene was scheduled by the former prosecutor of the investigation. Corey was assigned as the special prosecutor by Gov. Rick Scott on March 22. “From the moment she was assigned,” the statement reads, “Ms. Corey noted she might not need a Grand Jury.”

There’s no further comment at this time, the statement notes.

On MSNBC, Kerry Sanders noted that Corey essentially has no deadline, and she “can take as much time as she needs to sift through this.” One of the main complaints about the investigation has been the slow speed with which it’s moving forward.

Take a look at the MSNBC segment:

(H/T Orlando Sentinel)

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