[USNBandit]

I thought that without a grand jury the prosecutor couldn't bring a murder charge?

My speculation is that multiple political forces in Florida have already told her to make sure there is a trial, which is one of the reasons she didn't risk a grand jury. They are kicking the can down the road.

My prediction is a hung jury/mistrial followed by DOJ filing civil rights violation charges (regardless of Obama or Romney winning the election).

[KarlInOhio]

I thought that without a grand jury the prosecutor couldn't bring a murder charge?

I heard that a first degree murder charge couldn't be brought without a grand jury. Second degree murder or manslaughter could be brought.

[gundog]

1st degree murder was off the table.

Maybe a change of venue to the Tampa Bay area, acquittal to concur with the Romney nomination. I swear they wanna relive Chicago '68.