NBC ‘s Zimmerman Mea Culpa Comes Too Little, Too Late

America is sinking fast in ways that could not have been anticipated even just a few months ago.  If the press and president keep acting in this manner, then the problems to come will likely defy resolution by democratic means. –Jeff Goodall

“During our investigation it became evident that there was an error made in the production process that we deeply regret. We will be taking the necessary steps to prevent this from happening in the future and apologize to our viewers,” the network said in a statement cited by The Washington Post.

Zimmerman, a volunteer neighborhood watch leader, admits shooting and killing Martin one night in February, but he has said the shooting was in self-defense and justified under the state’s “Stand Your Ground” law.
 He also said Martin attacked him, but that and other details of the case remain in question, as authorities continue to investigate whether to charge Zimmerman.
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2012-04-03