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Trayvon Martin Judge Recusing Herself from Case

George Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.
George Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.

The judge presiding over the Trayvon Martin shooting case has removed herself from the case. She first raised the issye, and later George Zimmerman's attorney said she had a possible conflict of interest.

Florida Circuit Judge Jessica Recksiedler recused herself Wednesday because of a potential conflict that relates to her husband.

He works with Orlando attorney Mark NeJame, who was first approached by Zimmerman's family to represent the neighborhood watch volunteer.

But NeJame declined and referred them to Mark O'Mara, who is now representing Zimmerman. NeJame has since been hired by CNN to comment on the case.

Judge Kenneth M. Lester Jr. will preside over the case.

Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder for the Feb. 26 shooting of the 17-year-old Martin. Zimmerman said he shot Martin in self-defense after Martin attacked him. Martin was unarmed.

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