[Beagle8U]

Perhaps he thought/knew that the donations were intended for his defense, and didn't think it was to be used for bail bond?

[South40]

Perhaps he thought/knew that the donations were intended for his defense, and didn't think it was to be used for bail bond?

According to Mark O'Mara, Zimmerman's lawyer, $5,000 of the donor money was used to post Zimmerman's bond. It's doubtful that he didn't know/think he could use the money for his bond when he did just that.

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-04-27/news/os-george-zimmerman-media-hearing-20120427_1_special-prosecutor-angela-corey-media-attorneys-trial-lawyer