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The special prosecutor appointed to handle the investigation surrounding the shooting death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin is set to charge neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, according to multiple media reports.

State attorney Angela Corey is expected to announce the charges Zimmerman will face around 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Martin, a 17-year-old African-American, was shot and killed by Zimmerman in February. Zimmerman claimed to have acted in self-defense against the unarmed Martin, and local officials cited the state's "stand your ground" law in opting against initial charges.

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