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Public defenders Jeff Dowdy, second from left, and Daniel Megaro, third from left, answer questions from reporters after representing George Zimmerman during his arraignment at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility in Sanford, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 201 Phelan M. Ebenhack, Associated Press
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George Zimmerman, acquitted in the high-profile killing of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, listens in court Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Sanford, Fla., during his hearing on charges including aggravated assault stemming from a fight with his girlfri Orlando Sentinel, Joe Burbank, Associated Press
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George Zimmerman, acquitted in the high-profile killing of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, and defense counsel Jeff Dowdy listen in court Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Sanford, Fla., during his hearing on charges including aggravated assault stemming Orlando Sentinel, Joe Burbank, Associated Press
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Assistant State Attorney Lymary Munoz,right, argues for a high bail amount for George Zimmerman, second left, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Sanford, Fla., during Zimmerman's hearing on charges including aggravated assault stemming from a fight with his girl Orlando Sentinel, Joe Burbank, Associated Press
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George Zimmerman, acquitted in the high-profile killing of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, faces his defense counsel Jeff Dowdy in court Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Sanford, Fla., during his hearing on charges including aggravated assault stemming Orlando Sentinel, Joe Burbank, Associated Press
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Public defenders Jeff Dowdy, second from left, and Daniel Megaro, third from left, answer questions from reporters after representing George Zimmerman during his arraignment at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility in Sanford, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 201 Phelan M. Ebenhack, Associated Press
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George Zimmerman, acquitted in the high-profile killing of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, hands are cuffed in court Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Sanford, Fla., during his hearing on charges including aggravated assault stemming from a fight with hi Orlando Sentinel, Joe Burbank, Associated Press
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George Zimmerman, acquitted in the high-profile killing of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, leaves court court along with defense counsel Daniel Megaro Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Sanford, Fla., after Zimmerman's hearing on charges including aggrav Orlando Sentinel, Joe Burbank, Associated Press
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Assistant State Attorney Lymary Munoz argues for a high bail amount for George Zimmerman Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Sanford, Fla., during Zimmerman's hearing on charges including aggravated assault stemming from a fight with his girlfriend. Orlando Sentinel, Joe Burbank, Associated Press
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Public defenders Jeff Dowdy, left, and Daniel Megaro answer questions from reporters after representing George Zimmerman during his arraignment at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility in Sanford, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013. Zimmerman was arrested Mond Phelan M. Ebenhack, Associated Press
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George Zimmerman, acquitted in the high-profile killing of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, leaves court Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Sanford, Fla., after his hearing on charges including aggravated assault stemming from a fight with his girlfriend. Orlando Sentinel, Joe Burbank, Associated Press
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George Zimmerman, acquitted in the high-profile killing of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, listens to defense counsel Daniel Megaro, left, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Sanford, Fla., during Zimmerman's hearing on charges including aggravated assaul Orlando Sentinel, Joe Burbank, Associated Press
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George Zimmerman, acquitted in the high-profile killing of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, listens in court Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Sanford, Fla., during his hearing on charges including aggravated assault stemming from a fight with his girlfri Orlando Sentinel, Joe Burbank, Associated Press
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George Zimmerman, acquitted in the high-profile killing of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, answers questions in court Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Sanford, Fla., after his hearing on charges including aggravated assault stemming from a fight with hi Orlando Sentinel, Joe Burbank, Associated Press
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George Zimmerman, acquitted in the high-profile killing of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, listens in court Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Sanford, Fla., during his hearing on charges including aggravated assault stemming from a fight with his girlfri Orlando Sentinel, Joe Burbank, Associated Press
By Associated Press

SANFORD, Fla. — George Zimmerman is once again a free man after an arrest on criminal charges — but his freedom carries conditions.

The former neighborhood watch volunteer who was acquitted in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin earlier this year was released from jail Tuesday pending arraignment on the latest charges against him: aggravated assault, battery and criminal mischief.

Zimmerman was released on the condition that he wear an electronic monitor, keep his distance from guns, and stay away from the girlfriend who accused him of trying to choke her and then a week later pointing a shotgun at her. His bond was set at $9,000.

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Zimmerman's arrest is the latest of several brushes he's had with the law following his acquittal for the death of Martin, an unarmed black teen.

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