Zimmerman Apologizes, Can Go Free on Bail

George Zimmerman could be out on bail as early as tomorrow. The judge at his bond hearing today set the amount at $150,000, reports the Orlando Sentinel. Zimmerman, who will have to wear a GPS monitor, took the stand himself before the ruling and apologized to Trayvon Martin's parents, notes AP:

• "I wanted to say I am sorry for the loss of your son. I did not know how old he was. I thought he was a little bit younger than I am. I did not know if he was armed or not."
• His wife and parents testified by phone. "He is absolutely not a violent person," said his wife, Shellie. His father said Zimmerman had various injuries after the shooting, including a swollen face and lip, and "two vertical gashes on the back of his head."
• Zimmerman's appearance on the stand was a surprise, given that it was only a bond hearing. "I didn't know we were going to be trying the case today," said the prosecuting attorney, according to CNN.
• In another development, ABC News broadcast a photograph showing blood on the back of Zimmerman's head on the night of Martin's death, appearing to back up his claims that the two were fighting beforehand.

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