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Florida authorities say George Zimmerman, whose acquittal of murdering an unarmed black teen sparked a national debate on race and self-defense laws, has been arrested for allegedly throwing a wine bottle at his girlfriend.

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office says the 31-year-old Zimmerman was arrested for aggravated assault at his home in Lake Mary about 10 p.m. Friday.

Zimmerman was released on a $5,000 bond Saturday afternoon. At a court appearance earlier Saturday, he was ordered to avoid contact with the woman, who was not identified.

Judge John Galluzzo gave few details of the incident, but said a wine bottle was involved and that the alleged assault happened at Zimmerman's home. Prosecutors questioned whether substance abuse treatment was needed, but the judge said that didn't seem to be a factor.

After the brief hearing, Zimmerman's attorney, Don West, told the Orlando Sentinel (http://tinyurl.com/me467wh) his client was arrested after allegedly throwing a wine bottle 'in the direction of' his girlfriend several days ago.

"No injuries, no contact, nothing that I'm aware of that led up to it. It's just one of those things that somehow brought us here," West told reporters.

West didn't know who called police, but said he didn't think the alleged victim placed the call.

Zimmerman was also told by the judge to stay out of Volusia County, where the woman lives.

The judge ordered Zimmerman to pack up any personal belongings his girlfriend may have left at Zimmerman's home and give them to his lawyer.

Zimmerman, who wore blue scrubs and handcuffs, appeared calm during the brief hearing. At one point, he laughed and joked with an officer as he signed paperwork.

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SANFORD (CBSMiami/AP) The man acquitted in the shooting death of a Florida teen has been arrested again. This time he is charged with aggravated assault, Florida authorities said.

The Seminole County Sheriffs Office says the 31-year-old Zimmerman was arrested for aggravated assault in Lake Mary about 10 p.m. Friday and is being held at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility.

Zimmerman was released on a $5,000 bond Saturday afternoon. At a court appearance earlier Saturday, he was ordered to avoid contact with the woman, who was not identified.

Judge John Galluzzo gave few details of the incident, but said a wine bottle was involved and that the alleged assault happened at Zimmermans Lake Mary home. Prosecutors questioned whether substance abuse treatment was needed, but the judge said that didnt seem to be a factor.

After the brief hearing, Zimmermans attorney, Don West, told the Orlando Sentinel his client was arrested after allegedly throwing a wine bottle at his girlfriend several days ago.

Zimmerman was also told by the judge to stay out of Volusia County, where the woman lives.

The judge ordered Zimmerman to pack up any personal belongings his girlfriend may have left at Zimmermans home and give them to his lawyer.

Zimmerman, who wore blue scrubs and handcuffs, appeared calm during the brief hearing. At one point, he laughed and joked with an officer as he signed paperwork.

Although the incident didnt involve a firearm, the judge ordered Zimmerman to surrender any weapons out of an abundance of caution.

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George Zimmerman, the acquitted shooter in the death of Trayvon Martin, faces a Seminole circuit judge Nov. 19, 2013, in Sanford, Florida. Joe Burbank-Pool/Getty Images

Last Updated Jan 10, 2015 1:32 PM EST

MIAMI -- Florida authorities say George Zimmerman, whose acquittal of murdering an unarmed black teen sparked a national debate on race and self-defense laws, has been arrested for allegedly throwing a wine bottle at his girlfriend.

George Zimmerman is seen in this booking picture released Jan. 10, 2015.

Seminole County Sheriff's Office

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office said the 31-year-old Zimmerman was arrested for aggravated assault in Lake Mary about 10 p.m. Friday and booked into the John E. Polk Correctional Facility.

During a court appearance Saturday morning, Zimmerman's bond was set at $5,000 and he was ordered to avoid contact with the woman who was not identified.

According to the sheriff's office, Zimmerman posted bond and was released at 12:25 p.m. Saturday.

Judge John Galluzzo gave few details of the incident, but said a wine bottle was involved and that the alleged assault happened at Zimmerman's home. Prosecutors questioned whether substance abuse treatment was needed, but the judge said that didn't seem to be a factor.

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TIME U.S. Crime George Zimmerman Arrested for Aggravated Assault Booking photo provided by the Seminole County Public Affairs shows George Zimmerman, Jan. 10, 2015. AP It's his third alleged domestic violence incident since he was acquitted of killing Trayvon Martin in 2013

George Zimmerman was arrested Friday night for alleged aggravated assault with a weapon in a domestic violence case.

Zimmerman, who in 2013 was acquitted for the 2012 shooting death of unarmed black teen Trayvon Martin, is being held without bond, according to the Seminole County Sheriffs website.

Zimmerman has had a number of domestic violence incidences since his acquittal for Martins death. In September of 2013, his then-wife, Shellie Zimmerman, called 911 and told police he was threatening her with a gun, but later opted not to press charges. In November of the same year, his girlfriend, Samantha Scheibe, requested Zimmerman not be charged with domestic violence after she told police he pointed a gun at her. Scheibe said investigators had misinterpreted her statements.

Zimmerman was due in court Saturday morning at 9 a.m. ET.

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George Zimmerman Arrested for Aggravated Assault

George Zimmerman, the man who was acquitted in 2013 of murdering an unarmed black Florida teenager, was arrested Friday night in a domestic violence case, according to news reports.

Police said the 31-year-old was arrested around 10 p.m. in Lake Mary, just outside Orlando, on a charge of domestic aggravated assault,according to the Associated Press.

On Saturday morning, Zimmerman appeared in court and was given a $5,000 bond and ordered to stay out of Volusia County, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Judge John Galluzzo told Zimmerman that he has until Tuesday to surrender firearms in his possession, according to the Sentinel.

Details of the incident that led to the arrest were not immediately available, but the Sentinel reported that it didnt involve a firearm and may have involved a bottle of wine, according to Zimmermans lawyer.

Fridays arrest is far from Zimmermans first run-in with the law since he was acquitted in 2013 of a second-degree murder charge for shooting 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. According to the AP:

He was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, battery and criminal mischief after his then-girlfriend said he pointed a gun at her face during an argument, smashed her coffee table and pushed her out of the house they shared. Samantha Scheibe decided not to cooperate with detectives and prosecutors didnt pursue the case.

Zimmerman was accused by his estranged wife of smashing an iPad during an argument at the home they had shared. Shellie Zimmerman initially told a dispatcher her husband had a gun, though she later said he was unarmed. No charges were ever filed because of a lack of evidence. The dispute occurred days after Shellie Zimmerman filed divorce papers.

Zimmerman has also been pulled over three times for traffic violations since his acquittal.

In September, police said a man accused Zimmerman of threatening him during an altercation on the road, though he was never arrested or charged,according to CNN.

I will kill you, Zimmerman allegedly said, according to police. Do you know who I am?

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