moldyoldy

MIAMI (AP) — Florida authorities say George Zimmerman, whose acquittal of murdering an unarmed black teen sparked a national debate on race and self-defense laws, has been arrested for allegedly throwing a wine bottle at his girlfriend.

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office says the 31-year-old Zimmerman was arrested for aggravated assault at his home in Lake Mary about 10 p.m. Friday.

Zimmerman was released on a $5,000 bond Saturday afternoon. At a court appearance earlier Saturday, he was ordered to avoid contact with the woman, who was not identified.

Judge John Galluzzo gave few details of the incident, but said a wine bottle was involved and that the alleged assault happened at Zimmerman's home. Prosecutors questioned whether substance abuse treatment was needed, but the judge said that didn't seem to be a factor.

After the brief hearing, Zimmerman's attorney, Don West, told the Orlando Sentinel (http://tinyurl.com/me467wh) his client was arrested after allegedly throwing a wine bottle 'in the direction of' his girlfriend several days ago.

"No injuries, no contact, nothing that I'm aware of that led up to it. It's just one of those things that somehow brought us here," West told reporters.

West didn't know who called police, but said he didn't think the alleged victim placed the call.

Zimmerman was also told by the judge to stay out of Volusia County, where the woman lives.

The judge ordered Zimmerman to pack up any personal belongings his girlfriend may have left at Zimmerman's home and give them to his lawyer.

Zimmerman, who wore blue scrubs and handcuffs, appeared calm during the brief hearing. At one point, he laughed and joked with an officer as he signed paperwork.

Although the incident didn't involve a firearm, the judge ordered Zimmerman to surrender any weapons out of an abundance of caution.

Zimmerman is scheduled to appear back in court on Feb. 17.

No further details about the alleged assault were released. A message left for Seminole County Sheriff officials seeking further information about the incident was not immediately returned Saturday morning.

Zimmerman was acquitted in 2013 of a second-degree murder charge for shooting an unarmed teenager, Trayvon Martin.

Since his acquittal, Zimmerman has had several brushes with the law:

— He was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, battery and criminal mischief after his then-girlfriend said he pointed a gun at her face during an argument, smashed her coffee table and pushed her out of the house they shared. Samantha Scheibe decided not to cooperate with detectives and prosecutors didn't pursue the case.

— Zimmerman was accused by his estranged wife of smashing an iPad during an argument at the home they had shared. Shellie Zimmerman initially told a dispatcher her husband had a gun, though she later said he was unarmed. No charges were ever filed because of a lack of evidence. The dispute occurred days after Shellie Zimmerman filed divorce papers.

— Zimmerman has also been pulled over three times for traffic violations since his acquittal.

reconreb Loc: America / Inglis Fla.

what is your point?

JMHO Loc: Utah

He doesn't have one. He is still mad that Zimmerman successfully defended himself from one of moldyoldy's ilk (thugs). According to moldyoldy, Zimmerman was suppose to just let Trayvon beat him to death, by continuing to let him bash his head on the concrete sidewalk. That's libtard logic.

moldyoldy

People on OPP defended this guy, said he was protecting the public. The t***h is, he has anger issues. He sees himself as a vigilante. He stalked a kid, after being told not to, and k**led him. He got away with murder and he needs to pay. He had run ins with the law before the murder and many more after the murder. He still has access to guns, and loves to show them off.

missinglink Loc: Tralfamadore

There isn't one and if there were, it wouldn't make any sense.

rkevin Loc: florida

Just like the progressives haven't quite figured-out that there are ACTUALLY black conservatives who don't quite fit into the "r****t" mold, [they] haven't yet adapted to the fact that this "Zimmerman," character, isn't Jewish!!!

Who knew, and the "daily talking points" occasionally take years to penetrate the thin skin and thick skulls of the race baiters, and progressives in general. I suppose that's how [they] fit nicely into the mold of "libtards!!!"

hnealc

:thumbdown:

JMHO Loc: Utah

He defended himself from a thug! A thug who was on drugs and had a criminal record a mile long. Trayvon Martin got what he deserved, and Zimmerman got off, like he should have...get over it. He didn't get away with murder, moron. You weren't there and you didn't see it happen, nor were you in the juror's box during the trial...YOU KNOW ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!!!!

faded red Loc: south florida

who cares, let the law take care of him. seems like george gets beer balls when he drinks. leave him alone he isnt stealing l**ting .

angrymike

Yes its amazing that these progs are still pissed that a dangerous black kid died because he messed with the wrong (white) Hispanic, yet they celebrate the l**ting and burning of business's owned by black people ... The progressive movement is on its last legs, I will soon die a slow death......

America Only Loc: From the right hand of God

Obama has done a trillion times more criminal activity then what G. Zimmerman could do in a thousand life times....go screw yourself.

missinglink Loc: Tralfamadore

Pants up
Hoodies down

This behavior works well thru out nature. I. E. poisonous insects and fish make themselves stand out as a warning to non poisonous rivals to leave them alone. It doesn't always work. Does it ?
This is a world wide concept not just an ill conceived w***e A******n one. Any well traveled observant person knows this.

Dress like a thug, act like one or walk down the middle of a street and give cop's a blast of your cool s**t. They will reap what they sow.

moldyoldy

Walking home with skittles and ice tea makes you a dangerous thug, to be stalked by a pretend cop.

JMHO Loc: Utah

That is used to make a drug concoction called "Lean." He also had marijuana in his system. You still can't accept the FACT that this guy was a thug and a druggie, can you? Society is better off without him.

angrymike

He wasn't stalked, Zimmerman was at his truck when the little punk jumped him, get the facts pal !!!!!!!!