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June 21, 2012

Sanford Police Chief Fired After Months of Criticism over Trayvon Martin Shooting 
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In Florida, the Sanford City Commission has fired embattled police chief
Bill Lee after months of controversy surrounding his handling of the
killing of Trayvon Martin. Lee had previously submitted his resignation
in April, but the city council had refused to accept it. On Wednesday,
city leaders switched course, voting to dismiss Lee from his job. The
Sanford Police Department has come under intense criticism for failing
to arrest George Zimmerman on the night he fatally shot Trayvon Martin.

 

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