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George Zimmerman wants a new judge



George Zimmerman, the man who killed Trayvon Martin, asked for a new judge on Friday.

Lawyers for Zimmerman accused Judge Kenneth Lester of being biased and giving 'a personal opinion' during a July 5 bond hearing.

"In doing so, the court has created a reasonable fear in Mr. Zimmerman that this court is biased against him and because of this prejudice he cannot receive a fair and impartial trail or hearing by this court," the statement said.

Zimmerman's legal team requested a new judge in April after finding that the presiding judge's husband was asked to join his defense team.

Judge sets $1 million bond for George Zimmerman



Judge Kenneth Lester, the man who is overseeing the Trayvon Martin case, set a $1 million bond for George Zimmerman on Thursday.

Zimmerman's original $150,000 bond was revoked after prosecutors proved that Zimmerman and his wife lied about their finances.

Lester is certain that Zimmerman took advantage of the system, but he does not believe it is enough to hold him without bail.

The court order states: "The court has, thus far,declined to exercise its contempt powers and the state failed to prove that the defendant be held without bond."

The court said that Zimmerman has the money needed for his release.

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