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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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