Judge revokes George Zimmerman's bond in Trayvon Martin killing; 48 hours to surrender

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George Zimmerman sits on the stand during his bond hearing in a Seminole County courtroom on April 20, 2012 in Sanford, Florida.
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Bond Hearing Held For Trayvon Martin Shooter George Zimmerman

George Zimmerman (R) is led into a Seminole County courtroom for his bond hearing on April 20, 2012 in Sanford, Florida.
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In this handout image provided by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office, George Zimmerman poses for a booking photo April 11, 2012 in Sanford, Florida. Zimmerman has been charged with second degree murder in the shooting death of Trayvon …
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Posted: 06/01/2012

SANFORD, Florida (AP) -- A judge has revoked the bond of the neighborhood watch volunteer charged with killing 17-year-old Trayvon Martin and ordered him returned to jail within 48 hours.

Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester said Friday that George Zimmerman misled the court about how much money he had available when his bond was set for $150,000 in April.

Prosecutors claim Zimmerman had $135,000 available that had been raised by a website he set up.

Prosecutors also say he failed to surrender a second passport.

The defense says the finances are an innocent misunderstanding.

Zimmerman has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and is claiming self-defense.

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