judge grants 150 thousand dollar bail for zimmerman

A judge has granted bail for George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer charged with killing Florida teenager Trayvon Martin, but would not allow his release Friday, citing further discussions needed about the terms, including whether or not he would be allowed out of state. Circuit judge kenneth Lester also said that Zimmerman must not have any contact with the victims family must wear an ankle monitoring bracelet and listen to a 7 p.m to 6 a.m curfew. The judges order also states that Zimmerman cannot be in possession of firearms and must not consume alcohol or controlled substances.Taking the stand during the hearing at the Seminole County Criminal Justice Center Zimmerman addressed the parents of Martin who were seated in court I wanted to say that I am sorry for the loss of your son. Zimmerman said he had made a similar statement to police. I was told not to communicate with them he said. I did ask my attorneys to express that to them.