George Zimmerman arrives at the John E Polk Correctional Facility after his bond was revoked by a Florida judge in Sanford. Photograph: Brian Blanco/Reuters George Zimmerman surrendered himself to prison authorities in Florida on Sunday, uncertain of his chances of regaining freedom before he goes on trial for the murder of Trayvon Martin. The neighbourhood watch captain arrived at the Sanford County Jail shortly before the expiration of a 48-hour deadline to turn himself in, imposed by Judge Kenneth Lester Jr on Friday. His legal team confirmed that Zimmerman was back in police custody in a tweet sent out at 1.38pm ET. It was not immediately clear where he had surrendered. Lester revoked...
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