Zimmerman apologizes for shooting; gets $150K bail
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SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — A routine bail hearing for George Zimmerman took a surprising turn into remorse and explanation Friday when the neighborhood watch volunteer got on the witness stand and told Trayvon Martin's parents: "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," Zimmerman said, marking the first time he has spoken publicly about the Feb. 26 shooting of the unarmed black 17-year-old.
AP Photo/Orlando Sentinel, Gary W. Green, Pool
George Zimmerman smiles with a...
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