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March 23, 2012

Sanford Police Chief Temporarily Leaves Post 
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The police chief in Sanford has announced he is temporarily stepping
down following an outpouring of criticism for failing to arrest or
charge George Zimmerman in the murder case of Trayvon Martin. Sanford
Police Chief Bill Lee's decision comes one day after city officials gave
him a vote of no confidence. Lee however has maintained his departure
will only be temporary. Hours later, the local state attorney, Norman
Wolfinger, recused himself from the case.



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