Crime | George Zimmerman Zimmerman's Ex Recants Assault Story Authorities are dropping the case By Newser Editors and Wire Services Posted Jan 30, 2015 9:27 AM CST Copied In this Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 photo, George Zimmerman, right, walks in handcuffs during a first appearance at the Seminole County Courthouse in Sanford, Fla. (AP Photo/Orlando Sentinel, Stephen M. Dowell, Pool) Authorities say they are dropping their aggravated assault case against George Zimmerman after his ex-girlfriend stopped cooperating with authorities. State Attorney Phil Archer said today that he wouldn't file a formal charge against Zimmerman, the former neighborhood watch leader who was acquitted of killing Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman was arrested earlier this month after his ex-girlfriend told police officers he had thrown a wine bottle at her. She later recanted her story. It was Zimmerman's latest run-in with authorities since his acquittal in 2013. Read These Next Obituary reveals teacher's same-sex marriage, and he's fired. Teen Motocross star repeatedly 'run over' at event. Mark Zuckerberg's 'list' has Silicon Valley buzzing. After Girl Goes Overboard on Cruise, 'Hero' Dad to the Rescue. Report an error