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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-17691459

George Zimmerman, the Florida neighbourhood watchman accused over the death of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, has appeared in court.

During the brief hearing, a date of 29 May was set for a formal reading of the charges and a bail hearing.

Mr Zimmerman, 28, who turned himself in on Wednesday to face a charge of second-degree murder, stood up straight and wore a grey prison jumpsuit.

Mr Zimmerman has spent his first night in jail 45 days after shooting the teenager in a quiet gated community in the Orlando suburb of Sanford.

Mr Zimmerman's lawyer, Mark O'Mara, did not seek bail for his client during the brief hearing, as expected.

He told reporters outside the court afterwards he had decided not to ask for a bond because "it might only arouse the fervour" around the case.

The attorney said earlier that his client would plead not guilty.

Is this a new lawyer, or a member of the old team?