Early Monday morning, George Zimmerman was released from the Seminole County jail (View Video). The 28-year-old neighborhood watch volunteer who shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in February was granted bail at $150,000 on Friday.
Zimmerman, who made no comment to reporters, was escorted from jail by his bondsman, Michael Smith of Magic Bail Bonds, before he got into the backseat of a BMW and was driven away. His location is not being made public and may be outside Florida following numerous death threats. Outfitted with a GPS monitoring device, Zimmerman is required to maintain a 7 p.m.-to-6 a.m. curfew, surrender his passport, refrain from drugs or alcohol and have no guns.
Although his arraignment has been scheduled for May 8, Zimmerman may not appear as most defendants with private attorneys file pleas in advance and choose not to appear before the judge. Additionally, a hearing is scheduled for Friday regarding evidence being released to the public; Zimmerman is not expected to appear.
The parents of Trayvon Martin published a “Card of Thanks” on The Miami Herald obituary page, thanking those who supported their efforts in urging authorities to arrest Zimmerman. In the ad, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin say they “wish to express their heartfelt appreciation for all your words of encouragement, your peaceful rally support, the millions who signed petitions, poems, paintings, music and video tributes, monetary gifts to our defense fund and all other acts of kindness shown to them during this difficult time.” The card of thanks shows a photo of Trayvon wearing a hoodie.
And why hasnt anyone killed him yet? Smh
I know right! I dont wish nothing bad on anyone but someone will get him! If he walks as a free man!
Because, killing him would be the easy way out..
WHATEVER , KILLING THAT FOOL WILL NOT CHANGE ANYTHING . MY HEART GO’S OUT TO THAT YOUNG MAN’S FAMILY PPL THAT’S AMERICA DEALING
Just Disgusting! His Daddy Judge is pulling ALL the strings!!!
He must have told him, go sit in Jail for a few days and i will get a ridiculously low Bond set for you and you can go back to being a Dickhead!
Just SICK! Had the Gall to address the parents of the young man he murdered.
RIP Trayvon.
I totally agree, why does Zimm thinks the family wants to hear his lies. How long have you had to apologies and now you do it as long as it was before you was arrested. You made your owe blog and NEVER ONES did you apology!!!
Your a punk, point blank period!!! Then when he was released, he gets into a nice Lexus or Mercedes are whatever….he is living the dreams…kill a African American and rejoice about it!!! SMDH!!!
This m*thafucker smh
Over this trayvon martin thing a long time ago…so right now I could careless what happens to this fool.
Just read this- I knew the bond was set low but I didn’t know about him leaving in a BMW & his phony apology to the family.