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George Zimmerman Returns to Jail After Bail Revoked

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N 060412 GZimmermanMugJPG?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1338809962923Seminole County Sheriff’s Office(SANFORD, Fla.) — George Zimmerman arrived at the Seminole County Jail in Sanford, Fla., early Sunday afternoon to turn himself in after a judge revoked his bail in the killing of Trayvon Martin.

Sheriff’s office officials brought Zimmerman into jail in full view of the media, unlike his release, when he was whisked away in secrecy.

Looking a little heavier than he did after his arrest and with his formerly short-cropped hair growing out, Zimmerman wore a plaid shirt and jeans.  He arrived at the jail less than one hour before the 2:30 p.m. deadline for his surrender.

Zimmerman was met by officers off I-4 and was driven into custody about 20 minutes later, authorities said.

After he arrived, Zimmerman was to be booked again and placed into isolation in administrative confinement for his own protection, according to a law enforcement official.

Less than six weeks ago, Zimmerman walked out of Seminole County Courthouse a free man on bail, preparing to live the next year or two of his life in hiding as he awaited the beginning of his high-profile murder trial for the death of Martin.

But following a contentious hearing Friday in which the court learned Zimmerman and his wife Shelly had allegedly tried to hide from the court the more than $135,000 in cash they had amassed in donated legal funds, Circuit Court Judge Kenneth Lester ordered him back in jail with 48 hours.

Zimmerman’s attorney Mark O’Mara said Zimmerman’s credibility will now be a major issue which he will have to address.

O’Mara also hinted Zimmerman may not testify at a bond hearing.

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